episode 101
I talk a lot about moving your body and fueling your body well as a form of self-care, but I know that diet and exercise can be touchy subjects. As a size 16 woman I have had my own struggles with embarking on a health journey, which is why I wanted to do this two-part series all about joyful movement and intuitive eating. If you struggle with viewing exercise as a punishment or you're trapped in the mindset of working out to improve how you look versus how you feel, then this episode is for you.
In today's episode I discuss:
The positive impact regular physical activity can have on your mental health, energy levels, sleep and long-term physical health
Letting go of the self-hatred and shame and shifting your mindset to see exercise as a form of self-care so you can show up as the best version of you
Tracking non-scale victories and shifting your goals of working out away from a certain number on the scale or on the tag of your jeans
Finding an exercise that you actually enjoy. There is no one right way to workout, find one that you genuinely enjoy doing
Listening to your body and taking rest days when you need them.
I hope this episode helped you to reframe the way you view movement, and you can start to find joy in it. I have noticed a huge difference in how I feel when I move my body regularly because it is self-care and has so many benefits for your mental and physical health.
