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  • Here Are 3 Things I Learned About Overdoing It With Exercise

    Here Are 3 Things I Learned About Overdoing It With Exercise

    Hey fearless readers! Hope you’re have a wonderful Friday.

    On Wednesday, I posted about the trials and tribulations that I’ve been going through in training for a marathon that is supposed to happen in December. Working out everyday for 6 months straight. On five days of the week, I was doing two-a-days….weights in the morning and running in the evening.

    I’d recently started experiencing pain in damn near every part of my body. From my shoulders to my butt and even my big toe. I’m not exaggerating!

    Since I was hurting everywhere; I decided to take it easy by doing weights every other morning and taking a brisk walk in the evenings instead of running. But that didn’t help at all. I was still hurting!

    Here’s a look at Nike reminding me how terrible my numbers were:

    As you can see, I hit the trails for 3 miles. My average time per mile was 18 minutes and 45 seconds. Which is absolutely horrible when I compared it to my previous numbers when I was running a 10 minute mile. Seeing that it took me basically double the amount of time than before all of the body pain was a hard pill to swallow. But I had no choice but to accept it.

    After this run, I got on the floor to do pushups before bed and it felt like my arm was going to fall off. It was suddenly extremely sore and hurt if I tried to raise my hand.

    I woke up the next day (still hurting) and said,

    Bitch, you need a break!

    and that’s what I did. I set rules for myself that day: No weights, no cardio, no pushups…nothing. I just felt tired and beat up.

    After a full day of rest, I took the next morning off and did no weights too. When our usual run time came, my husband asked if I felt like going out. I’ll go but I’ll take it easy. I thought.

    I got out there and don’t know what happened. I ran faster, longer, and felt overall amazing! Check out my numbers after the break time…

    When I checked out my stats, I was really impressed! It was not my personal best but it was a drastic improvement from just having one and a half days rest.

    On the cool down, I started to think about what changed and why. Here are some things that I learned.

    1. Give yourself grace. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Like I previously mentioned, I’d been working out for 6 months straight. I haven’t met my goals so far so I thought ramping up my exercises would get me there faster. It doesn’t work that way. Just keep showing up. The results will come.
    2. Listen to your body. If you’re tired. Go sit down somewhere! You’re human. You need rest. Working with injuries will only make it worse not better.
    3. Learn to laugh at yourself. Stressing and exercising don’t go together. Exercising actually helps to alleviate stress. Laughing at the fact that your 40 year body needs rest, when you’re 20 year old body different is pretty funny if you think about it.

    I’m excited to be feeling more like myself again and hope to see my running times greatly improve. Either way I’ll just keep showing up (except when my body tells me not to) and enjoying the journey! After all, the marathon awaits.

    Whats something you’ve learned about yourself during a fitness journey? Let’s talk in the comments.

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • Why You Need To Take Care When Working Out

    Why You Need To Take Care When Working Out

    If you are a keen enthusiast when it comes to exercising, you are probably already well aware of the potential dangers involved in working out that you need to keep in mind. But even if you are experienced, or you are starting to exercise frequently for the first time in your life, it’s important that you are aware of the reasons you need to take care of your body. In this post, we are going to take a look at some of the main reasons behind this, so that you are inspired to be more careful whenever you are working out in any way.

    Pulled Muscles

    One of the most common problems you can get working out is a pulled muscle. In the grand scheme of things, this is not usually all that serious, and it is normally just a case of waiting until your muscle feels better. But in the meantime, it can certainly make life difficult, so it’s a good idea to make sure that you are not pulling your muscles if at all possible. To help ensure that, you might want to warm up and cool down before and after each workout session, and push your muscles only a little.

    Paralysis

    A much more serious consequence of not taking care of yourself during exercise is that you might end up being paralysed, either partially or completely. This is actually easier than you might think, and in fact partial paralysis happens a lot to people when they are exercising. All it takes is to cause a little damage to the spinal column, and before you know it you could struggle to move at all. It’s therefore really important that you are always taking care – which means slowing down if necessary and not pushing as hard.

    Dehydration

    If you are not careful, you might accidentally dehydrate yourself while working out too, and that is actually easier to do than you might think. With proper dehydration, you can collapse and pass out, and you might even find that you struggle to sleep properly the day after the incident. It’s therefore hugely important that you drink water before, during and after exercise, and electrolyte drinks too if necessary. This is especially important in hot weather, when the risk of dehydration is considerably more pronounced.

    Broken Bones

    Finally, there is also the risk of breaking some bones if you don’t take care, and that is something that, again, can happen a lot more easily than you might think. When you have broken bones, it can take a very long time to heal and it can be very painful, both of which mean that you won’t be able to continue with your exercise in the way you would hope either. So it’s vital that you are doing all you can to avoid this in the first place, which simply means taking a little more care and trying not to do too much in one go. That is going to help a lot.

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  • How To Dress For Yoga Class

    How To Dress For Yoga Class

    If you are a yoga enthusiast, and you want to ensure that you look just as good in yoga class as you do when you aren’t working out, but you also want to ensure you are able to stay as comfortable as possible and complete all o the asanas as effectively as possible, you might be wondering what you should wear.

    With that in mind, I’ve put together some quick tips to help you dress right for yoga whether you are a newbie, someone who is undergoing their 200-hour yoga teacher training certification, or a seasoned yoga teacher. You totally can look great and dress to support your yoga practices too, as you will see below.

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    Go for a breathable material

    First and foremost, you will want to ensure that you are comfortable when practicing your downward dog or perfecting your crow pose, and that means you should aim to dress in breathable materials such as bamboo or cotton fashions, which will wick moisture and enable you to feel cool and comfy even if it does get as bt hot and sweaty in the studio.

    Leggings are best

    When it comes to trousers, when you are hitting up the yoga class, you can go for baggy sports pants or leggings. Most women will find that leggings are generally the better choice of the two, not only because they fit the form and do not get in the way, but also because they tend to be more flattering on women of all sizes.

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    Fitted tops

    If you are someone who tends to prefer to working out in baggy t-shirts, you might want to consider when it comes to your yoga outfit. Obviously, baggy tops will ride up and fall over your head when you are doing various yoga poses that force you to stand on your head or turn upside down, which could interfere with your modesty and make it difficult for you to stay calm and hold your poses.

    That is why most women do yoga in a fitted sports bra, crop top, or vest. If that is not your thing, you can buy wraparound yoga tops, which you can tie in place, which will not get in the way as you practice your asanas. These are great for women who want to look a bit more sophisticated at the studio.

    A messy bun

    Putting your hair in a messy bun is not only a quick way to ensure that your hair looks good, but it will also ensure that your locks are safely out of the easy when you are exercising. Yoga often forces you to adopt positions that would otherwise have your hair falling in your eyes or pressing into the back of your head, but with a messy bun worn high on the head, this is no longer an issue.

    Dressing for yoga should be more about your comfort than your style, but as you can see, it is perfectly possible to look and feel great in the yoga studio!

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  • Investing Less and Getting More Health Benefits


    Taking care of ourselves is a lot easier said than done. In the face of all the delicious junk foods and drinks that we are bombarded with every day, it can be easy to succumb because of the cost or our current emotional state. However, if we want to live a full and healthy life, we need to make an effort to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. Buying all the food we need to maintain a balanced diet can be extremely expensive, which is why many people avoid it. The quality of your health should never be compromised due to your financial situation, so we’ve come up with four budget-friendly suggestions to help you do just that.

    Learn to be self-sufficient.

    Being financially self-sufficient is one of the most effective methods to improve your financial situation. Investing a small amount of money can have a significant impact on both your financial situation and your physical well-being. Building your own garden and growing fruit trees is a great way to save money. As a result, you won’t have to spend money on fruit and vegetables that you can prepare at home. You’ll eat better since you won’t have to buy food, and you’ll save money because you’ll have it right in your backyard!

    Having a gym membership isn’t necessary to get in shape.

    We are all aware that exercise is essential to maintaining a healthy lifestyle, yet the exorbitant costs of gym memberships often discourage us from participating or provide an excuse for not exercising at all. The good news is that getting enough exercise doesn’t require a costly gym membership. Instead, take use of the great outdoors to engage in your daily dose of activity. Hiking is a great way to get fit and see some amazing landscapes, but be sure to make sure you’re property equipped with gear from EcoGearFX.com. Another perk? Doing so is entirely free. To get started, all you need are a pair of comfortable hiking shoes.

    Cut back on the pricey sugary sodas.

    While you may love a few fizzy drinks now and again, you should avoid them at all costs if you want to stay healthy. If you’re putting fats and sugar into your body and also spending money on these products, then you’re doing yourself and your wallet a disservice. Replace pricey fizzy drinks with water or squash. If your tap water isn’t up to snuff, you can always purchase a brita filter jug. Besides saving money, you’ll see a significant improvement in your overall health as well. You’ll see improvements in your appearance, lose weight, have fewer dental issues, and have less of a desire for sugar.

    Make improvements to your property.

    Finally, our homes might sometimes be the source of our problems. Asthma and skin disorders are frequently exacerbated by products in your home. To enhance your health and well-being, you may want to remove things from your home that may be causing you to feel ill on a regular basis. Once these ailments are resolved, you’ll begin to notice significant improvements in your health.

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  • How Your Diet Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

    How Your Diet Can Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals

    With every new year, gym subscriptions and fitness routines flourish. It’s very common for people to decide to get fit, but after a few weeks, people often falter. Motivation fails, especially when it doesn’t seem as though your efforts are achieving much.

    One of the mistakes that people make when trying to get fit is that they only focus on one thing. Yes, a well balanced and regular exercise routine are a huge part of improving your fitness, but there’s more to it than that. Your whole lifestyle needs to adjust, including your diet.

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    Food is Fuel

    Well, food is a lot of things. It’s enjoyable, for started, and there is a cultural aspect to eating as a group. However, food is first and foremost, fuel for our bodies. Your body uses calories as fuel, which are found in every kind of food. But it isn’t as simple as simply eating the correct amount of calories. 

    About 45-65% of your calories should come from carbohydrates. Complex carbohydrates, such as those found in whole grains, fruits, beans, and vegetables are best as they are digested more slowly. This fuels your body throughout the day, rather than in fits and starts. They will also have vitamins and minerals.

    As well as carbohydrates, your fuel should be a well-balanced supply of protein, fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. A healthy diet is vital for your general health and for your goal of getting fitter.

    While it may be tempting to simply cut a load of calories to lose weight, this isn’t always the best way. If your diet leaves you feeling unless, then you aren’t getting enough calories. As you increase your activity levels, you need to eat enough to keep you going. 

    Calories are sometimes seen as the enemy to weight loss and fitness goals, but this is a fallacy. True, too many calories can lead to unwanted weight gain, while a calorie deficit diet will help you lose weight. However, you still need calories to keep you going. 

    If you’re trying to lose weight, then a general rule of thumb is aim for 1200-1500 calories per day for a women and between 1500-1800 calories per day for a man. However, this can change depending on your goals and your circumstances.

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    Planning Your Diet

    Making sure that you eat the right amount of calories and the right kinds of food are necessary steps to maintaining a healthy diet that will assist with your exercise routine. However, it’s not always easy to manage, especially if you want to maintain your diet.

    As with exercise, one issue with keeping a diet going is that motivation may fade. If your diet is too stringent, then it will sap the joy out of eating and you’ll be very tempted to give it up. However, a diet that is too relaxed won’t have the effect that you want.

    Balance is key

    Balance is key, with your routine and diet alike. This blog post can help you to plan a workout routine and an appropriate diet plan to go along with it.

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  • How My SnapBack Journey Is Going Since Giving Birth

    How My SnapBack Journey Is Going Since Giving Birth

    Before having my son about 8 months ago, I was all about fitness. I was exercising 5 days a week and loving it.

    Once I got pregnant, I stopped working out after my first doctors appointment. During the appointment the doctor mentioned how big my fibroids were and how it may be a tight space in there for the baby. After hearing the risks, I was so scared of losing the baby that I didn’t work out at all. My husband and I went out for a walk every once in a while but that was about it.

    I decided not to worry about it until after I delivered him safely. After a successful c-section, I waited the required 6 weeks and I was ready to get right back to it. I had just received my new cycling bike in the mail. I was so excited. But that excitement quickly went away after my doctor told me it would be necessary to have another surgery. So, my fitness routine was put off for 8 more weeks.

    I officially started back exercising about one month ago and let me tell you…it is not easy!!! My son wants me to hold him all of the time. Between taking care of him, my husband, the house, and my business…I’m grateful to be able to fit in a work out. But I do make sure that no matter what I’m working out for at least 30 minutes, four times a week. My goal is to get back to an hour for 5 days a week. But I’ll take what I can get for now.

    Here is what my routine has been like and tips that I hope you can use.

    Dancing baby in diaper

    First step is to make sure the baby is good. So, I feed him, change his diaper and see if he needs take a nap before I do any type of exercising. A baby who isn’t content will make your workout terrible. Happy baby = a good workout (usually).

    Working out with baby

    Keep him close. Putting him in a walker or bassinet close to me makes him less prone to cry. I also make sure he knows I’m not ignoring him by blowing him kisses, talking to him, blowing spit bubbles, etc.

    Phone timer for working out with baby

    Use a timer and music. I set the timer on my clock for the amount of time I want to workout. That way I can start and stop it when necessary to tend to him. While also ensuring that I’m accomplishing my workout time.

    Working out with baby

    I Involve the baby when you can. When I’m doing exercises on the floor, I put him down their with me. He gets to let beat on a workout ball or lay on my chest when doing sit-ups.

    Right now, I’m doing 30 minutes on the bike and 15 to 20 minutes of strength training. One day out of the week, I do all strength training with weights. No cardio. It’s coming off slooow! But I’ve gone through a weight loss journey before so I know what I need to do to get back to my regular weight. I not worried about that.

    One thing is for sure. He doesn’t care about my snap back journey. He just wants to be loved on a held. And I’m perfectly happy doing that too!

    Thoughts on working out with a little one? Would you like me to share my journey on the blog?? Let me know in the comments…

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • 4 Ways To Add Culpability To Your Workout Regime

    4 Ways To Add Culpability To Your Workout Regime

    There are days when you want to hit the gym and burn off as many calories. Conversely, sometimes you want to sit in front of the TV and do nothing all day. The key is to find the right balance between exercise and rest, i.e. working out regularly. Everyone needs the motivation to don their Lycra workout gear and jump on the treadmill and you need to find your personal motivator. If you haven’t experienced it before, culpability may be the answer. When there are consequences to skipping, it’s tougher to make excuses.

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    Here are four ways to add responsibility to your exercise regime.

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    Exercise As A Team

    There is nothing better than joining forces with a friend to reach your fitness goals. Together, you can spur each other on and encourage one another to push the envelope. On your own, it’s tough to work out in the first place never mind to try new things that are good for your health. On the flip side, you are tied into a partnership that doesn’t work without both parties. Therefore, you’ll feel guilty for wanting to skip your weekly power walk if you haven’t got a great excuse. Even then you won’t like the feeling of letting down your friend.

    Use An App

    Apps are the millennial way to lose weight and get fit. With the help of the App Store and your smartphone, you can log in at any time, anywhere in the world. By writing down your calorie intake, it’s easier to see if you are making errors or are on the right track. Plus, this Noom review points out that the application puts you in contact with a real-life coach. As a result, these people are willing to send reminders that range from gentle to a rocket up the butt if you shirk your duties. Again, it’s hard to dismiss.

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    Log Your Calories

    And that doesn’t only mean the ones you consume. As well as the stuff you eat, you need to focus on the things you burn off too. Why? It’s because counting all your kcal will give you the full picture. Subtracted from your daily allowance, you can figure out how many calories you should be eating on a given day to reach your targets. As a result, sneaking in a sugary snack won’t sit well in your head. After all, you know for sure that it’s taking a significant chunk from your budget. A good tip is to read the packaging for info.

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    Take A Break

    A rest day seems counterproductive yet it’s a useful tool. After one day off, you’ll feel as if you need to workout again very quickly. Otherwise, the feeling of a sedentary life takes over. So, taking two, three or four days off will make you sick to your stomach. Plus, a cheat day or a day off is essential to recharge your batteries and motivate yourself to go again after a long week.

    The one thing an exercise regime needs is consequences for your actions. Does yours have any?

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  • How to Boost Your Workout Motivation

    How to Boost Your Workout Motivation

    Getting up and feeling ready for an hour or two of exercise can be pretty tough. It looks great when other people do it and all, but what they don’t tell us on those Instagram posts is that it feels like a drag sometimes – and the energy simply isn’t there.

    Luckily, there are a few tried-and-tested methods of boosting your morale and making exercise both fun and enjoyable again. It’s not just about finding a workout you enjoy, though, even if this also has a lot to do with it.

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    Have a look at the tips below and you might just be able to get your hours of exercise done this week. It will feel great afterwards, you know, even if it doesn’t feel that good right now.

     

    Find the cardio that works for you

     

    A lot of people dread exercising because they hate cardio. It’s understandable enough – jogging through each neighbourhood of your area and pretending like you’re not hating every second of it is difficult to convince yourself to do.

     

    What these people seem to forget is that there are so many other ways to get your cardio done than just through jogging. Forget about the treadmill as well by the way; if you think jogging outside is boring, it’s not going to be any better when you’re cooped up inside a gym.

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    Try circuit training instead. By making it a HIIT, you won’t even have time to get bored with the exercises before you’re off to the next one. Have a look at this article to learn more about HIIT circuit training, and see if you can squeeze in 30 seconds rest between each circuit.

     

    One of the great things with interval training is that the short intervals work on your motivation as well. When you’re not seeing black spots and tasting blood in your mouth, it suddenly feels a bit better to exercise – and you’ll push yourself a bit further since you just had 30 seconds of rest.

     

    Spice up your sessions

     

    Motivation tends to lack when we do the same exercise routines over and over again. Sure, you might be adding a bit more intensity and trying to make it a bit more challenging, but it doesn’t really matter when you’re tired of your routine.

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    Try to do shorter and more intense sessions instead, and look for other workouts that you might enjoy. By speeding it up a bit, you’ll wake up a bit and shake yourself out of the slow and steady jog you’ve become so used to.

     

    Try to sprint for a minute, for example, before you’re back to jogging steadily for three minutes, then sprint again for another minute. You will feel it in your legs afterwards and exercising suddenly seems a bit more rewarding than it used to.

     

    Another way to spice up your sessions is to find a set of workout clothes to get you excited about exercising again. It’s such a simple way to make a difference and it really works; click here

    for some great discounts on branded workout clothes and get ready to look fantastic while exercising.

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    Reward yourself

     

    Having something to run for, besides the weight loss or the muscle gain, will really help you to find that motivational boost you’ve been looking for. Try to set a post-workout routine that makes it a bit more tempting to get out of the house and head off to the gym.

     

    While some people are motivated at the mere thought of eating a large meal after a workout, you might need an extra little push. Buy yourself some delicious protein shakes, for example, have a bath after you’ve showered to ease your muscles, enjoy a large cup of herbal tea to feel super healthy – or bake up a sheet of high protein cookies for later.

     

    While the feeling of having exercised properly often is rewarding enough on its own, it’s important to have other small things to push you forward as well. When your motivation is starting to drop, remind yourself of all the nice little things you can enjoy later and how much more rewarding it will feel to have that cup of hot chocolate after a jog.

     

    Sugar is exactly what your body needs after a hard workout, by the way, so this should keep you going for a while.

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    Don’t push yourself too much

     

    Talking about hard workouts; it’s important that you try not to make it too hard, at least in the beginning. A lot of people tend to go all out when they take up exercising again and this can kill their motivation, in the long run. Keeping it short and sweet, however, and focusing on squeezing in shorter exercises as often as possible is the key to success.

     

    That way, it’s way easier to convince yourself to go to the gym since you only have to be there for 20 minutes in any way. Talking yourself into an hour-long workout when you just want to curl up and watch Netflix for the rest of the day is quite difficult, so keep it short and you’ll be at the gym way more often than you used to.

     

    Walking is another way of doing this, though, and it can give you that extra boost of energy when you thought you had nothing left. Try to walk as much as possible during the week, and you’ll find that you actually have the energy to go to the gym after all. It’s like magic.

     

    Exercising is all about settling into a healthy habit and, although we fall out of it sometimes, your routine needs to be good enough so that you keep returning to it. Focus on the small things and keep your workouts shorter rather than longer – it just makes it a lot easier to follow through.

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  • Lose Weight Today With These Amazing Tips

    Lose Weight Today With These Amazing Tips

    Losing weight is such an important thing in life because it can help make you happier, healthier, and more attractive. There are a lot of things in life that you need to work on, but weight loss is one of the key ones. It is important that you have ideas and tips you can use that are going to go some way toward helping you lose weight effectively.

    Many people in 2018 battle with the bulge, and we are constantly looking for ways of improving the way we exercise and workout. There are so many areas involved in losing weight, and the more you can do to achieve significant weight loss the better. There is no better time to start than right now, and you should make sure you do as much as possible to work toward effective weight loss with these awesome tips.

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    Fall in Love With Exercise

    The struggle many people have when it comes to weight loss is the fact that they don’t enjoy doing exercise. This is a pretty natural feeling to have toward it, but you need to try to get yourself out of the mindset. Unless you can improve the amount of exercise you do you are going to struggle to lose enough weight. Do what you can to make sure you fall in love with exercise as much as possible, and this will be the first step toward you losing more weight. Having a strong exercise regime is so important and will go a long way toward helping you work toward better health and greater weight-loss as a result.

    Motivate Yourself

    Motivating yourself can sometimes be the hardest part of the battle to lose weight, especially if you’re trying to work out early in the morning. So, you need to come up with something that is going to help you improve and enhance your motivation and inspire you to do more. Perhaps you have an ideal size you want to work toward, or maybe there is a particular person whose size and shape you want to emulate. Whatever you can do to ensure you have the right level of motivation, this is something you’re going to be in a position to get right as much as possible.

    Diet Properly

    Making sure you take dieting seriously is also a really important part of the process and something you have to work on right away. There are a lot of things you need to think about when you consider going on a diet and looking at the list of approved HCG foods is one of the best ways of doing this. Dieting properly, and ensuring you are not eating the wrong sorts of things is so important. Going on a diet is the perfect way of making sure you lose weight in the right way.

    You have to remember that losing weight is not an overnight thing. You’re not going to be able to click your fingers and suddenly have lost 9 pounds. There is a lot more to it than that, and it is a process that takes a while. But, if you can follow the ideas on here, you will have put yourself in a great position to help you lose weight and improve your health at the same time.

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  • What If You Could Fall In Love With Exercising?

    What If You Could Fall In Love With Exercising?

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    Oh how we wish we could fall in love with exercise as much as we fall in love with dark chocolate on a bi-nightly basis, able to commit to the burn every day with a smile that won’t fade and a passion that can be paused for anything or anyone. That’s the dream right there, and one we share with so many women.

    It’s being able to love exercise. Not because we want to lose weight or shake off those flabby bits, but because it makes you feel happy, centred and fantastic about you and your world, in the same way chatting to your best friend does or dancing to your favourite songs in just a towel after stepping out of the shower. That’s the same sort of love you want to have for exercise. And you can because exercise is epic at making you feel awesome and making your life so much richer.

    So, without further ado, here are some simple ways to fall in love with exercise, and turn your frenemy into your bestie.

    1. Find An Exercise That Makes You Smile

    Shock horror, no one enjoys lifting weights. Nor does anyone enjoy running a marathon. So forcing yourself to do these things is a surefire way to begrudge the very idea of hitting the gym. But to get fit and reap the benefits of exercise, you don’t need lift weight or pound the pavement. No way. You could go salsa dancing, join a yoga group, get into rock climbing, swim twice a week – anything. So find the one you enjoy and stick to it.

    1. Give Yourself An Exercise Why

    Now that you have got a couple of exercises that don’t make your brow furrow, you want to give yourself a reason to keep at it – a reason why. This is because losing weight is not a reason packed full of joy. Instead, each attempt will feel like a chore. It’s a much better idea to exercise because it makes you feel good, it fills you with confidence, you’re picking up a skill, it’s good for your sleep issues, our libido has skyrocketed and your depression has reduced. Those are the reasons why you should cling on to.

    1. Never Train Alone

    Nothing is going to give you that get up and go more than exercising with someone. It’s having that person to chat to and bounce off, inspire and be inspired by. It doesn’t matter if you get into the habit of doing an evening park run with your best friend or you book in with a personal trainer at somewhere like Elite Training – having someone to exercise with will make the whole thing a million times more enjoyable. You could even grab a coffee and have a proper gossip afterwards and use this as some valuable catch up time, which we all know to be super-important the older you get.

    1. Get All The Gear

    It might sound incredibly superficial, but having the right clothing and gear can work absolute wonders when it comes to motivation and enjoyment. It could be slipping into a pair of new running shoes or slipping into a pair of tight leggings that perks you up, which is because when you look good you feel good too. Try and opt for brighter colours though these little suckers can really cheer you up.  

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