Redefining Fitness and Health: Brother Jay's Fittlancer Journey

Level Up with Jevi

Summary:

In this empowering episode of Level Up with Jevi, Jevi is joined by Brother Jay, founder of Fittlancers PH, a thriving community that promotes health and well-being among Filipino freelancers. Brother Jay shares his inspiring journey from being an athlete and fitness coach to becoming a healthcare professional and advocate for holistic health. He opens up about the unique challenges freelancers face in balancing health and work, and how small, sustainable habits can transform lives. This episode is packed with actionable advice and deep insights to inspire freelancers to embrace wellness and redefine success.

Highlights:

🎯 Brother Jay’s Pre-Level-Up Journey

Brother Jay shares his journey as a former member of the Philippine rowing team and how his early experiences in fitness evolved into a passion for serving others through health and wellness.

💡 The Intersection of Health and Freelancing

Learn about the health challenges freelancers face, including isolation and burnout, and how Brother Jay has developed strategies to address these issues through his Fittlancers PH community.

🌟 Holistic Wellness: Beyond Aesthetics

Brother Jay emphasizes that health isn’t just about visible six-packs or muscles. True wellness is about mental, spiritual, and physical harmony, and understanding your unique needs and goals.

🔑 Building Sustainable Habits

Discover the importance of small daily habits like hydration, sun exposure, and gratitude, and how these foundational practices create lasting change.

🚶‍♂️ Movement and Joy Over Metrics

Brother Jay advises finding physical activities you enjoy rather than forcing yourself into routines you dislike. It’s about sustainability and enjoying the journey, not obsessing over the results.

❤️ Redefining Success Through Service and Love

For Brother Jay, success is rooted in loving and serving others, maintaining strong relationships, and staying connected to one’s purpose and values.

Key Takeaways:

✔️ Health is Wealth: Freelancers must prioritize their health to thrive in both work and life.

✔️ Start Simple: Begin with small, manageable changes like drinking more water or taking daily walks.

✔️ Holistic Approach: Address mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being for a balanced life.

✔️ Find Joy in Movement: Engage in activities that you genuinely enjoy to ensure consistency and sustainability.

✔️ Purpose Over Perfection: Redefine success by aligning your actions with your values and serving others.

Timestamps:

02:10 - Brother Jay’s background in fitness and freelancing

05:20 - Addressing the health challenges of freelancers

12:30 - The difference between being “fit” and “healthy”

18:00 - Actionable steps for holistic wellness

23:45 - Overcoming challenges in sustaining healthy habits

31:20 - Redefining success as a freelancer

36:00 - Final advice: Embracing a lifestyle of love and service

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Facebook Page: Fittlancer PH

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