From Yo-Yo Dieting to Surfing at 44 | Ruth Pettit on Courage, Identity & Starting Now

From Yo-Yo Dieting to Surfing at 44 | Ruth Pettit on Courage, Identity & Starting Now

How many times have you told yourself,

“I’ll start on Monday”?

In this episode of I’ll Start on Monday, I sit down with Ruth Pettit, Navy veteran, Neuroencoding Specialist, weightlifter, and surfer to talk about breaking the cycle of procrastination and finally taking action.

Ruth shares her very real journey from years of yo-yo dieting to building strength, confidence, and a completely new identity.

And here’s the part that might surprise you:

*Even now she still catches herself saying, “I’ll start after this holiday.”

Because change isn’t about perfection.
It’s about awareness and choosing differently.

In this conversation, we explore:

• Breaking the cycle of yo-yo dieting and “starting over”
  • How physical strength builds mental confidence
  • The role of mindset and identity in lasting change
  • Learning to surf at 44 years old (yes, really!)
  • Overcoming fear of public speaking through repetition and practice
  • Using the STOP technique to interrupt negative thoughts
  • Why confidence comes after action, not before

Ruth also shares a powerful truth:

* Nobody starts out good at anything.
* You get better by doing it.

This episode is a reminder that the life you want isn’t waiting for Monday.

It’s waiting for you to begin.