So many women believe that they are alone in the way that they think and feel. Well, I’m here to tell you that they’re not! We all battle our thoughts – being worthy and enough, not being happy with our bodies, thinking we should look and be perfect, believing that when we’re thinner we’ll be happier, etc. Those are all lies, lies that we believe on a daily basis. You are enough just as you are! Free yourself by letting go of controlling things and people around you. Have peace with yourself no matter what the scale says.
I thought I’d share some of the biggest workout mistakes that I’ve seen my clients make over the years and how you can avoid them.
MISTAKE #1: The “all or nothing” mentality. A lot of women seem to think that wellness is black or white. They’re all in or out. There are no grays or in betweens, but that’s not how life works. We all have our highs and lows. We all have our “off” days. If you fall off today or all weekend, it’s ok, just start over the next day. Drink water, sweat, eat clean and you’ll be great. None of us are perfect all of the time. Learn to accept it. Don’t beat yourself up about it and move on. Stop punishing yourself.
MISTAKE #2: No time. I think once women look at themselves as being enough and worthy, they start to make time in their schedule for self-care and start to take control over their wellness journey. Remember, self-care is not selfish!
MISTAKE #3: Always focusing on the goals and not celebrating the successes. My clients have so many successes every week and if we didn’t stop and reflect on them, reaching their goal would be so much different. If we only focus on the goal, once we reach the goal, its not enough, we aren’t as happy as we thought we would be. Celebrating the successes (saying no, getting more sleep, taking time to breathe, balancing meals, coming to strength class, drinking more water, speaking their truth, not eating the cookies at work, etc.) are all daily successes that so many of us forget about but are a HUGE part of our wellness journey. They do not have to be just fitness successes they can be emotional and spiritual successes as well. Not reflecting on weekly successes does more harm to us than we might realize.
MISTAKE #4: Length of workouts versus consistency. So many women believe they have to get 60 minutes of exercise in 6 days a week. Getting movement in for 15-20 minutes 3-5 days a week is hugely beneficial. It can lead to working out longer once you get moving and keeps you consistent. Not to mention you always feel better after a workout.
MISTAKE #5: Women often believe being physically fit alone is enough. When in actuality it comes from being mentally and spiritually fit as well. Don’t forget to work on your thoughts, giving thanks, being mindful, and filling yourself up with peace.
I hope this helps you move forward in your wellness journey.
Shine Brightly,
Ali
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