The Missing Piece
Lyngso Fitness Academy presents: The Missing Piece, an audio offering about the mission, mindset and mechanics of completely transforming your life.Ever wondered what is holding your back from your best life? Your best self? You know that something is missing.Welcome to the Missing Piece. Hosted by Paul Lyngso, this podcast provides you everything you need to finally achieve the next level of satisfaction in your life. By transforming your life from the inside out, Paul offers actionable steps to get you closer than ever to your best life. As a Founder of the Lyngso Fitness Academy, Paul has helped thousands of people across the globe to finally over come their internal and external blocks to greatness. Sometimes, all that's missing for you is that one... Missing Piece.
The Missing Piece
304 Permission to Flex: Why Looking Good Is a Great Fitness Goal
Many people are afraid to say they want to work out to look good. Let’s call it like it is—there’s a stigma around saying you want to work out for aesthetics. But here’s the thing: it’s not just valid; it’s important.
In this episode, Paul’s here to give you full permission to embrace wanting to look good as a reason to work out. Why? Because looking good helps you feel good. When you feel good, you walk taller, step into the room with confidence, and have more opportunities to connect with others and share your gifts with the world.
Paul doesn’t shy away from the truth: appearances matter. They impact how you see yourself, how others respond to you, and the opportunities that come your way. But this isn’t about chasing perfection or turning fitness into an obsession. It’s about aligning your inner values with how you show up externally. Paul breaks down the key pieces of building that strong presence—confidence, self-awareness, and self-acceptance—so you can put your best foot forward without losing yourself.
And, as always, he brings it back to the basics: finding your propriety blend of fitness that fits your life, goals, and how you want to look and feel. Whether you’re into traditional weightlifting like Paul or something totally different, he’ll help you see fitness as a tool not just to survive but to thrive—and look good doing it.
Timestamps:
0:01 - Introducing today's topic
1:30 - The stigma associated with men working out to improve their appearance
4:30 - Appearances, self-esteem, and your relationships
9:00 - Why you shouldn't feel guilty for caring about your looks
13:00 - Your appearance and your experience of life
16:00 - Your responsibility of being attractive, especially if you're married
19:00 - The connection between your inner and outer worlds
26:00 - How to learn more and grab the newsletter
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