From Low Confidence to Full Self-Belief: How Boxing Changed Everything

From low confidence and anxiety to full self-belief - all through the power of exercise. Paul's transformation story proves that exercise isn't just about physical fitness. Starting as a young person struggling with weight issues from Italian family eating patterns and battling "pretty bad anxiety," Paul discovered that boxing and martial arts could rebuild him from the inside out. In this honest conversation, Paul shares: • How following his older brother and cousins led to his fitness journey • The weight struggles that came from European family eating patterns • Why discovering martial arts at 17 became his turning point • How boxing became his most powerful tool against anxiety • The evolution from wanting to "get big" to focusing on wellbeing • Why exercise is now "the nucleus" of his entire life • Practical advice for pushing through negative self-talk Key Quote: "Starting off as a younger person, relatively low in confidence. Now being a middle-aged man who's the complete opposite, you've got full belief in yourself. It all stemmed from training really, and exercise." This isn't about perfect technique or extreme workouts. It's about finding an activity that builds your confidence, manages your mental health, and becomes the foundation for everything else in your life. What's holding you back from starting? Share your biggest fear in the comments.