Harnessing strength and power in your health journey

So, let’s be real—if there’s one thing an Enneagram 8 can’t stand, it’s being told what to do. Known as "The Challengers," you’re all about independence, strength, and taking charge. You bring intensity to everything you do, whether it’s crushing a workout, defending what’s right, or tackling those huge goals. You don’t just accept challenges—you dominate them! With your directness, resilience, and fierce sense of justice, you’re a natural leader who values authenticity and has zero patience for anything fake or weak. Sure, you might be the one challenging others or showing them how it’s done (okay, you definitely do), but that fearless energy is precisely what makes you the unstoppable force everyone admires. The great news? Fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness are all tools you can use to sharpen that strength and keep conquering life on your terms. Let’s dive into how to channel that intensity into results that fuel your power and purpose.

Strengths

FITNESS
You’re the definition of power and resilience, thriving on challenges and commanding every workout with intensity and purpose. Fitness for you isn’t just about staying in shape—it’s about proving your strength, both to yourself and the world around you. Programs like the BodyByBree Program are built for someone like you who loves structure but also craves the freedom to push boundaries and dominate your fitness goals.

📱 Within the BodyByBree App, you’ll find strength-focused workouts that channel your natural drive for power, keeping you engaged and motivated.

🎧 To supercharge your progress, dive into Bree’s Level Up in the Weight Room podcast, where she breaks down how to structure your workouts to build muscle, increase strength, and maximize results.

📖 And don’t miss the blog 5 Things I Would Never Do as a Personal Trainer, packed with expert advice that aligns with your confident, take-charge mindset, helping you refine your routine and avoid common mistakes that could slow your progress.

NUTRITION
You approach nutrition with the same intensity and determination you bring to every aspect of life. You know what you want and aren’t afraid to go after it, making you naturally driven to fuel your body with what it needs to stay strong and resilient. Macro counting is a perfect fit for you. It channels your drive into ensuring your efforts deliver results.

🎧 To enhance your knowledge, listen to Bree’s Macros 101 podcast, where she explains how to optimize meals and hit your goals while still enjoying the foods you love.

✔️ And since you thrive on taking things to the next level, pair mastering macros with the BodyByBree Gut Health Bundle for even greater results. Your gut plays a key role in nutrient absorption and peak performance.

❤️ Download the FREE Gut Health Guide that’s packed with tips to improve digestion, balance your microbiome, and boost your overall health. When your gut is healthy, your energy skyrockets, your body feels stronger, and you’re fully equipped to tackle any challenge. By balancing your nutrition strategy with macros and prioritizing gut health, you’ll fuel workouts, boost performance, and stay in control of your goals.

MINDFULNESS
You naturally bring focus and determination to everything you do, making you uniquely equipped to thrive in mindfulness practices that align with your values. During our Mindful Monday series, we emphasize the importance of earning self-respect, something you’re already great at. You always follow through on your commitments, which strengthens your mental resilience. This ability to do what you say you will do gives you a solid foundation for exploring mindfulness in a practical, empowering way.

🎧 To build on this strength, listen to Bree’s How to Earn Self-Respect podcast, where she shares five actionable steps to enhance your mental toughness and self-worth.

📈 Since you love a challenge, take it one step further with Bree’s FREE 30-Day Behavioral Change Challenge. It’s designed to help you cultivate new habits, reinforcing your ability to grow and stay in control of your goals. Mindfulness for you isn’t about slowing down, it’s about becoming mentally sharper and more confident so you can face challenges head-on with clarity and power.

Challenges you may face

FITNESS
Your determination and drive make you a powerhouse in fitness, but challenges like impatience with progress, an all-or-nothing mindset, and pushing too hard can hold you back. Eights often expect immediate results and can feel frustrated when progress slows, leading to burnout or the temptation to give up. We have a strong emphasis on these types of topics during our Education Week.

🎧 Bree’s What To Do When Results Stop? podcast breaks down why progress isn’t always linear and how to stay consistent, even when the scale doesn’t reflect your efforts right away.

🎧 For a deeper dive into shifting your mindset, listen to Healing Your Relationship with the Scale to reframe your focus on long-term success instead of tying your worth to external results.

🧘‍♀️ To ground yourself emotionally and let go of self-judgment, Bree’s Detaching Your Worth From Your Body meditation helps you reconnect with gratitude for your body and affirm that your value goes far beyond appearances. These tools empower you to embrace sustainable progress while honoring both your physical and mental strength.

NUTRITION
Your all-in mentality often pushes you toward aggressive nutrition plans, like cutting calories hard or jumping on the latest diet trend promising quick fixes. While these approaches may deliver fast results, they often lead to burnout, metabolic slowdown, and a higher chance of regaining weight.

🎧 Bree’s Metabolic Adaptation podcast explains how under-eating can backfire and teaches you how to fuel your body strategically with balanced macros to maximize results and long-term performance.

🎧 Stress can also trigger emotional eating, where food becomes both a comfort and a frustration. If you’ve ever felt out of control with food—like devouring an entire pint of ice cream or emptying your pantry—know that it’s a common challenge. Bree’s How to Overcome Stress and Emotional Eating and 4 Steps to Overcome Binge Eating podcasts offer tools to manage these impulses and help you rebuild a healthier, more balanced relationship with food. By pairing your natural intensity with mindful, sustainable strategies, you’ll fuel your body for success without compromising your progress or well-being.

MINDFULNESS
Slowing down, being vulnerable, and looking inward might not come naturally, but these practices are essential for clarity and growth. Mindfulness doesn’t mean giving up control, it sharpens your focus and emotional balance.

🎧 In the podcast Six Principles of an Elite Mindset, Bree and Justin Su’a, head of Mental Performance for the Tampa Bay Rays, discuss how reframing mindfulness as a tool makes you resilient and strong, key to achieving your elite lifestyle.

📱 This is why the BodyByBree program emphasizes becoming not only physically strong but mentally strong as well.

📖 For practical steps, the blog 5 Mindfulness Tips for Busy Moms offers simple ways to incorporate mindfulness, while 30 Simple Ways to Improve Your Well-Being with Gratitude shows how gratitude can make mindfulness feel productive. By embracing these tools, you can turn mindfulness into a strength that enhances your natural intensity and determination.

How to succeed

FITNESS
Your drive and intensity push you to give 100% in every workout. To sustain this effort and avoid burnout, fueling your body will be key. Proper nutrition ensures you have the energy and strength to set personal records and recover effectively.

💪 To maximize effort, you may gravitate toward pre-workout supplements. Instead of artificial products that cause crashes or jitters, try a natural energy booster like BodyByBree Greens for a clean way to dominate your workouts. And for after your intense training, your body needs protein and carbs to replenish and repair. A high-quality protein powder in a macro-balanced post-workout shake is a quick, effective way to refuel.

🎧 For deeper insights, the Fueling Fitness podcast explores nutrient timing to keep you energized and ready.

📖 Plus, check out the Protein Shake Recipes for delicious ways to support recovery. By pairing post-workout fuel and natural energy boosters, you’ll maintain intensity and elevate your fitness game, staying strong and ready to conquer your goals.

NUTRITION
You thrive on efficiency and structure, making it natural for you to simplify your nutrition by repeating meals and sticking to what works. However, eating the same meals repeatedly can lead to burnout and boredom, making it harder to stay consistent.

👩‍🍳 To avoid food fatigue while maintaining simplicity, try recipes that are already macro-balanced and easy to prepare. The Nourish collection is a perfect fit, offering a variety of delicious, pre-macroed recipes to help you stay on track without overthinking or losing the fun of food.

📖 To find more inspiration, the blogs 5 Macro-Friendly Meals for Chilly Days and Easy Summer Macro-Friendly Meals provide fresh ideas to keep your nutrition exciting. Balancing efficiency with variety ensures your nutrition remains enjoyable and sustainable. With the right tools and resources, you’ll keep your meals fun, your body fueled, and your progress steady.

MINDFULNESS
One key to success is learning to balance high expectations while letting go of what you can’t control.

🎧 The podcast Honor the Struggle reframes challenges as opportunities for growth, teaching you how to embrace difficult moments instead of resisting them. It’s a powerful reminder that strength comes not just from overcoming struggles but from honoring the journey itself.

🎧 Another essential aspect is practicing self-love, which may not always come naturally when you’re focused on results and control. The episode Loving Yourself in All Forms offers tools to nurture yourself emotionally, showing that vulnerability and self-compassion can amplify your resilience rather than diminish it. (And let’s be honest, for someone who’s great at taking care of everything, you’re not exactly first in line to take care of yourself)

🧘‍♀️ To ground your energy and stay centered, Bree’s Grounding Meditation for Beginners offers a quick, practical way to find calm amidst stress or overwhelm. This practice helps you balance your natural drive with inner clarity, empowering you to take on challenges with focus and confidence.

By embracing these tools and perspectives, you can channel your intensity into mindfulness practices that enhance both personal growth and emotional balance. Success with mindfulness for an 8 isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about sharpening your strengths and finding peace in the process.

Being an Enneagram 8 means you’re wired for strength, resilience, and bold action—but your success doesn’t stop there. By channeling your natural intensity into intentional strategies for fitness, nutrition, and mindfulness, you can amplify your power and achieve results that truly last. With the right tools, from fueling your body to grounding your mind, you’ll not only crush your goals but also build a life of balance and clarity. Remember, success for you isn’t just about dominating challenges—it’s about thriving with purpose and confidence every step of the way.

The journey is yours to lead. Now go show the world how it’s done!

If you are interested in deep-diving more into your number and the Enneagram, I highly recommend starting with The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery.

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