Something that weighed on my shoulders (still does!) is the idea that biking, swimming, running, dance, etc. isn’t as genuine as a gym routine.
We are all individual and I would stress to everyone that just because you don’t work out at the gym doesn’t discount any physical or emotional gains from fitness/exercise!
I have huge body dysmorphia but through biking and diet change I was able to lose 50+ lbs after 3 years. Let me tell you the numbers on the page sound long to some but it was so FAST for such a revolutionary difference for me! So what if you are the type to run a lap? So what if you only enjoy walking? Realistically I can’t even imagine me years ago running PERIOD but after finding the physical fitness that was ENJOYABLE (biking) I’m now glad to expand into other forms.
Think out of the box on what you like to do. I’m a big explorer so biking helped me branch out and see new things. The idea of seeing new areas and going out at dusk alone thrilled me. If physical fitness doesn’t sound exciting, then what does? Go from there.
Keep in mind healthy means just that. Good health. If you feel miserable and unfulfilled during physical exercise, then you aren’t healthy. Find something that’s sustainable is such a cliche by now, but please keep in mind there IS something out there. Sustainable means I ENJOY it. Not I’ll tolerate it until I can enjoy it.
Find something that makes you confident. I’m an introvert when it comes to exercise but there’s so many people who may genuinely enjoy a group environment (but don’t let something like waiting on friends to follow up stop your progress - this was a stalling point for my fitness journey). Find a class. Yoga. Dancing. Pilates. Biking. Sports. Lacrosse. Archery. Gun range. Running. Swimming. Even something as simple as a job change to something more physical is a step to the right direction.
I have YET to instill a gym routine. I may just be not ready for that and that’s fine! I still am able to build muscle over long periods of time. The mindset that “I will feel this rep” or “I will feel this run” in my body for LIFE has helped me so much in regards to physical and emotional health.
I was the type of person to never feel like I was doing enough and STILL be the type of person to overload my plate with unrealistic expectations that never worked out. These go hand in hand. It turns out the little things I did didn’t even get noticed by MYSELF until years after the fact after I could see the progress. Don’t focus on the pounds but focus on feeling alive. Feeling healthy. And if you can’t, then change your pace. Find your rhythm (:
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