The reminder that the identity follows the action, not the other way around, is so good. And normalizing that first awkward month where everything feels foreign is exactly what people need to hear. Excited to see the rest of this series :)
For me, the most difficult part of my fitness journey has been consistency and motivation. The hardest part at times truly is just showing up and following through. There are days I can knock out ten machines, and then there are days I can only knock out three or four. I keep going because I truly feel good afterwards, but it's a bit like getting up after being knocked out on the mat by the twentieth.
Accountability only goes so far, but I still keep trying to show up.
Definitely accountability and repetition are what make a habit stick. If your workouts are too long, reducing the number of exercises can help you stay consistent and make training more enjoyable. You don’t need to hit 10 machines every time. Five strategic exercises based on your goals are more than enough to get really good results.
So crazy, I don't know why I so disoriented when it comes to lifting weights, the gym in general. I saw my doctor yesterday and my diabetes got worse because I haven't been in the gym. I need to. I totally need to seek out a professional to help me with lifting? Or stop overthinking things. But here I go typing in the search bar "how to become a gym girlie". I do miss my Zumba classes... it's time to get myself back unto the routine. It's a mindset that doesn't quite stick with me. 3 months on, years off, 6 months on, years off. I have never been consistent. But I turn 40 next year and now I feel this HAS to become part of my lifestyle. okay... I am reading article #2 https://substack.com/home/post/p-208531989
So sorry to hear that your diabetes has gotten worse. Sure, lifting can help with that, as muscle is a metabolic organ and can improve insulin sensitivity. If you’re struggling to stay consistent, working with a personal trainer could definitely help with that. Thanks for reading 💖
Thanks love. I have type 2 (thank god) and we're making progress to heal it. Working out and building muscle is a HUGE contributor to fast healing. Cutting sugar and carbs and meds help but it is very slow healing.
The reminder that the identity follows the action, not the other way around, is so good. And normalizing that first awkward month where everything feels foreign is exactly what people need to hear. Excited to see the rest of this series :)
thank you, Olivia. the next article will be published in the next few weeks.
For me, the most difficult part of my fitness journey has been consistency and motivation. The hardest part at times truly is just showing up and following through. There are days I can knock out ten machines, and then there are days I can only knock out three or four. I keep going because I truly feel good afterwards, but it's a bit like getting up after being knocked out on the mat by the twentieth.
Accountability only goes so far, but I still keep trying to show up.
Definitely accountability and repetition are what make a habit stick. If your workouts are too long, reducing the number of exercises can help you stay consistent and make training more enjoyable. You don’t need to hit 10 machines every time. Five strategic exercises based on your goals are more than enough to get really good results.
So crazy, I don't know why I so disoriented when it comes to lifting weights, the gym in general. I saw my doctor yesterday and my diabetes got worse because I haven't been in the gym. I need to. I totally need to seek out a professional to help me with lifting? Or stop overthinking things. But here I go typing in the search bar "how to become a gym girlie". I do miss my Zumba classes... it's time to get myself back unto the routine. It's a mindset that doesn't quite stick with me. 3 months on, years off, 6 months on, years off. I have never been consistent. But I turn 40 next year and now I feel this HAS to become part of my lifestyle. okay... I am reading article #2 https://substack.com/home/post/p-208531989
So sorry to hear that your diabetes has gotten worse. Sure, lifting can help with that, as muscle is a metabolic organ and can improve insulin sensitivity. If you’re struggling to stay consistent, working with a personal trainer could definitely help with that. Thanks for reading 💖
Thanks love. I have type 2 (thank god) and we're making progress to heal it. Working out and building muscle is a HUGE contributor to fast healing. Cutting sugar and carbs and meds help but it is very slow healing.
I recently published an article dedicated to gym lovers, and I think you'd really enjoy it. Please let me know what you think!
https://naman311382.substack.com/p/conversation-with-gym-lover?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=76nfqb