Episode 37: 6 things we wish we’d known when we started our fitness journeys

<p>Between the three of us, we’ve made a whole lot of mistakes on our fitness journeys. To save you the time and tears of making the same mistakes, we’re each sharing 2 things that we wish we had known at the start of our fitness paths:<br> </p> <ol> <li>A smaller body doesn’t improve your body image<br> </li> <li>Comparing your strength to your bodyweight is not helpful<br> </li> <li>Having a period is essential for performance and health<br> </li> <li>You can’t just do as much physical activity as you want, even if it’s for fun<br> </li> <li>Restriction just makes you feel more out of control<br> </li> <li>Good communication with your coach (and honesty) is incredibly important<br> <br> </li> </ol> <p>And here's Gillian’s favorite mindful eating exercise (you’ll need a raisin!):</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Eo56BLMjM"><strong>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2Eo56BLMjM</strong></a></p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/be-well-cartel/message