Healthy Chicks

Last week, there was a lot of exercise talk floating around the blogosphere and inter-webs. Am I getting enough exercise? How much should I be exercising based on how much I’m eating? Do I need more exercise in order to lose weight? If I miss a workout this week will I destroy my progress?

These are the types of questions and conversations that come up be it talking to friends or browsing through articles online. And while physical exercise does play a huge role in our overall wellness, I think we often forget about the other kind of exercise…the one that comes from within.

If not more important, just as important as physical exercise is taking time for yourself, better known as self-care. After all, if you’re running around like one big burnt-out hot mess, no amount of barre classes, running or dead-lifts is going to do you any good. While it’s great to stay busy, our bodies need that personal time to recharge, re-fuel and recover.

When we think of exercise we often think of the physical body, but what about your inside…your soul? That’s where the real transformation occurs.

Next time you find yourself stressing out about a missed workout or how many calories you burned during your treadmill circuit, pause a moment and aim to do something good for your soul. This anxiety is a signal that something on the inside is off, and your body is craving some much-needed “me” time.

Listen to it. Be. Let go of the guilt and just breathe.

Do you ever find yourself fretting about getting enough exercise? What are you doing to exercise your mind in order to practice self-care?

Xoxo,

Rachel