Direction Not Perfection

Movement for Mental Health: The Most Overlooked Tool in Your Wellness Toolkit


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  ✨ Weight Loss Wednesday | Direction Not Perfection Podcast  ✨
 Hosted by Lindsey House, RD, LD — Dietitian, Personal Trainer, Accountability Coach 


 🎙️  Today we’re taking a mindset-first look at why movement feels so hard for so many people — and how tiny shifts in your approach can completely transform your relationship with exercise. If you’ve ever said “I’m just not a workout person,” this episode will challenge that belief in the best way possible. 

You’ll learn how positive associations, gentle habit tweaks, and self-compassion can turn movement from something you dread into something that actually feels good. No shame. No punishment. No all-or-nothing intensity. Just a sustainable, feel-better approach to fitness. 

Whether you’re brand new to exercise, returning after a long break, or trying to break the cycle of forcing workouts that never stick… this episode is for you.  

What You’ll Learn 

  • Why your brain resists exercise — and how to rewire that resistance
  • How positive associations (like recovery tools, comfort, routine, or environment) completely shift motivation
  • Why beating yourself up never leads to consistency
  • How to ask better questions when motivation is low
  • Why movement feels better when it’s not tied to weight loss
  • Real-life client stories showing how fitness enjoyment can absolutely grow over time
  • How to build a workout habit without willpower, shame, or burnout
  • What types of movement support anxiety, depression, seasonal mood dips, and mental clarity

  

Connect with Lindsey House:
   • Website: https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com
   • Podcast: https://www.healthaccountabilitycoach.com/podcast-1
   • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/houselifestyles


🎁 FREE Resources to Support Better Health:
• Book a FREE 1:1 Call → https://calendly.com/houselifestyles/podcast
• Join Our Free Facebook Community → https://www.facebook.com/groups/1077725052
• Download Your FREE Meal Planning Guide → https://pages.lindseyhouse.net/free-guide-1
💬 Let’s Chat! 

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