4 Steps to Go From Dreading Your Workouts to Enjoying Exercise
Have you ever felt like exercise was something you HAVE to do but don’t WANT to do?
As a Health & Wellness Coach helping people stop turning to food for comfort and love their body again, I know that having a positive relationship with exercise is an important piece of the puzzle.
Here’s 4 steps to take you from dreading your workouts to ENJOYING exercise…
The Mental Block That’s Holding You Back From A Consistent Workout Routine
The biggest disconnect I hear from busy professionals is how to stay motivated with consistent workouts.
Something I hear quite often is “I know I should be doing [insert healthy habit you feel frustrated/guilty about] and I want to, but I don’t know why I just can’t seem to do it.”
Nike’s famous tagline “Just do it” may seem like easy enough instructions, but it doesn’t always go down that way in real life. And it’s really frustrating when you don’t know why.
One time I had a client who was wrestling this same struggle, and in our coaching session she discovered something pretty profound—maybe I’m actually afraid of succeeding.
How to Stay Motivated With Food, Exercise, & Healthier Habits
The question I hear the most in my community and when new clients start working with me is this:
How do I stay motivated?
Well, not me, but them. You know what I mean.
It’s not uncommon to be all gung-ho at the start with your goals and then motivation wanes as the weeks—or days—go by (just think: New Year's Resolutions).
So what’s the answer to this motivation conundrum? There’s a few pieces to the puzzle, but the big one is this…
3 Better-For-You Healthy Pumpkin Desserts to Spice Up the Holidays
There are small tweaks you can make to your favorite recipes to lighten them up. It’s possible to feel better about what you’re eating without sacrificing the flavor and ritual around desserts. So here are three better-for-you recipes with healthier ingredients that will leave you feeling a little lighter over the winter holidays. They still deliver on flavor and will satisfy your sweet tooth (as well as that pumpkin addiction!).
