“I Don’t Negotiate With Myself” — The Mindset That Changed Everything

April 16
45 mins

Episode Description

Episode Summary


What happens when life throws you something unimaginable… and you decide to rise anyway?

In this episode, Simone sits down with GLP-1 Boost Lab client Candice Percy, who shares her deeply personal and inspiring journey of releasing 17 pounds—all while navigating a cancer diagnosis.

Candice opens up about what made this time different:

not another start-over moment… but a complete shift in identity, consistency, and support.

From using real-time data like CGMs and Oura rings, to mastering simple habits like fiber-first eating and nutrient timing, Candice reveals how she stayed grounded, focused, and committed—even during one of the hardest seasons of her life.

This is more than a transformation story.

It’s a conversation about resilience, mindset, and what’s truly possible when you stop negotiating with yourself.


Key Takeaways


• Accountability changes everything

Small group coaching created structure, consistency, and support when it mattered most.


• Data creates awareness → awareness creates change

Using tools like CGMs and Oura rings helped Candice understand her body in real time.


• Simple strategies > extreme approaches

Nutrient timing and eating fiber first helped stabilize blood sugar and reduce cravings.


• Mindset is the foundation

Candice’s identity statement:

• “I don’t negotiate with myself.”

became her anchor in moments where it would’ve been easy to quit.


• Consistency beats perfection

Even during treatment and stress, showing up in small ways created real results.


Standout Moment


“I don’t negotiate with myself.”

A simple sentence… but one that completely changed how Candice showed up for her health, her habits, and her life.


Why This Episode Matters


This episode is a reminder that:


• You don’t need perfect conditions to make progress

• Your environment and support system matter

• And even in the hardest seasons… you can still move forward


If this story resonated with you…


It might be time to stop starting over—and start doing things differently.


• Learn more about GLP-1 Boost Lab

• Start understanding your body in real time

• And build the habits that actually stick

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