Sweating isn’t about punishing your body—it’s about feeling free. In this episode, I’m diving into how I turned exercise from something I dreaded into a necessary act of self-care.

 If you’ve ever used cardio as a way to “fix” your food choices or felt like moving your body is just another task on your to-do list, I’ve been there too. 

We're going to shift that mindset together.

I’ll be sharing the two key things that helped me: mindset shifts and understanding energy balance. 

Plus, I’ve got a request—listen to this episode while you’re moving! Whether you’re walking, doing laundry, or just stretching, I want you to feel the freedom of movement as you soak in these new perspectives.

Let’s talk about how to stop seeing exercise as a punishment and start seeing it as a gift to your body!

#mindset #workout #fitnesstips

 

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

00:00 Introduction: Sweating for Freedom

00:36 Transforming Exercise from Punishment to Self-Care

00:59 The Importance of Movement

01:34 Mindset Shifts for a Healthier Life

02:22 Exercise as Self-Care, Not Punishment

03:33 Reframing Exercise for Longevity

06:52 Mindset Shifts for Parents

08:01 Balancing Life and Exercise

15:20 Understanding True Energy Balance

21:37 Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

25:37 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

 

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Read the study by Rethorst, C.D., & Trivedi, M.H. (2013) on the effects of exercise as a treatment for depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23653077/

 

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