If you’ve ever clicked on articles about how to get 6-pack abs or how to lose 15 lbs in two months, but never took any action towards those goals, it might be time to reevaluate your relationship with movement and exercise. That lack of action is likely just a mismatch between what you’re told you should care about and what is actually important to you. Hustle culture is everywhere, but what if you viewed movement as a resource to manage stress, improve focus, build resilience, and gain energy? In today’s blog, we talk about changing our perspective about exercise can give us the best results.
Beyond the Scale: 3 Reasons to Improve Your Diet That Have Nothing to Do With Your Weight
Most people only think about nutrition or changing their diets when they want to lose weight. What we often miss is that how we eat is a resource that can improve life in many meaningful ways, even if the number on the scale never moves. Today's post cover three reasons to improve your diet that have nothing to do with weight loss.
Fitness is 90% Mental: The Mindset Traps Holding You Back
Most of us are stuck in habits and thought patterns that we didn’t even realize we were practicing. Whether it’s negative self-talk on loop, the trap of thinking every workout has to be a high-intensity suffer-fest, or being so obsessed with the scale that we miss the small meaningful wins, these mindsets can sabotage our progress. In this blog, we look at how to identify these traps, give ourselves some grace, and start choosing a new way to think about health and consistency.
The Myth of the After Photo: Embracing the Messy Middle
Before and after photos make it seem like the middle is just something to endure until you reach the end. The reality is that there isn’t really an after picture. The real magic happens in the messy middle. It is found in getting through a tough Tuesday when you’re tired and the fridge is empty. Here is why the middle is where your real life happens and how to find meaning in the journey.
The Mental Grey Zone: Are You Running Junk Miles With Your Brain?
I spent a whole Saturday flipping around on Netflix and scrolling my phone thinking I was relaxing. By the end of the day, I felt sluggish and cranky. It turns out that what we think of as resting is often just junk miles for our brain. Here is why your weekend didn't recharge you and how to find true recovery instead.