Yeah, if we're comparing, I definitely wasn't moving during my active weight loss phase. The naysayers would likely frown upon it. It was so few & far between. I wanted to tho 🤷🏾♀️. But mentally, focusing on nutrition, meal prep, & correcting metabolic issues was all I had the capacity to focus on. I knew results may have been different, faster, better, blah blah blah. I didn't care. I knew that when I was mentally able to commit to that phase of self care, I would. So once I reached maintenance there was a shift & I was able to incorporate consistent exercise. Nothing is linear. But I view exercise as "care." It's my choice whether I do it once a week or 7-days a week. 🤷🏾♀️💜🫶🏾
Bellflower, I really appreciate this. So many people push themselves based on what they think they “should” be doing instead of being honest about what they can actually hold at the moment.
What you described sounds much more sustainable and compassionate.
I love that you now see exercise as care instead of a test.
Love this..." it still counts even if it doesn't look impressive" I have a friend who walks 8 miles a day and I can barely get in one. However that one mile is making a difference.
Yeah, if we're comparing, I definitely wasn't moving during my active weight loss phase. The naysayers would likely frown upon it. It was so few & far between. I wanted to tho 🤷🏾♀️. But mentally, focusing on nutrition, meal prep, & correcting metabolic issues was all I had the capacity to focus on. I knew results may have been different, faster, better, blah blah blah. I didn't care. I knew that when I was mentally able to commit to that phase of self care, I would. So once I reached maintenance there was a shift & I was able to incorporate consistent exercise. Nothing is linear. But I view exercise as "care." It's my choice whether I do it once a week or 7-days a week. 🤷🏾♀️💜🫶🏾
Bellflower, I really appreciate this. So many people push themselves based on what they think they “should” be doing instead of being honest about what they can actually hold at the moment.
What you described sounds much more sustainable and compassionate.
I love that you now see exercise as care instead of a test.
Love this..." it still counts even if it doesn't look impressive" I have a friend who walks 8 miles a day and I can barely get in one. However that one mile is making a difference.
This is such a great perspective. Your one mile is a goal for so many. You’re doing great.