Create Time for the Things That Matter Most.
When Exercise Isn't Self-Care
Stop doing exercise you hate! No seriously.
If you're going to set the time aside to move and exercise, do yourself a favor and make it something you actually look forward to doing!
I know this might seem obvious, but I can't tell you the number of women I talk to that run a lot... and hate it!
It seems crazy to me now, but there was a time I caught myself doing the same thing...
For a couple years I trained for triathlons. I had done a couple sprint-distance tris and thought they were fun...
Then I decided to go big.
Half-iron triathlons were transformational for me on several levels...
... most importantly, the training did what I needed it to do: exercise regularly and eat better so I could feel better.
But here's the thing.
The last one I did wasn't as enjoyable...
...I didn't look forward to the workouts. I didn't like the pounding in my legs and body on the runs. My bum never quite got used to my bike seat. And...
