222: have you stopped exercising? Here's how to begin again

11/18/19 • 53 min

Have you stopped exercising? What do you think and feel when we mention exercise? Does it create a sense of dread in your body? Do you feel a hint of guilt or shame because you don't exercise? It's something you know you should do but you just can't stand it... so why would you?

Maybe the word exercise instantly brings back horrible memories. You slogging away on the treadmill. You getting picked last on the sports team. Maybe it reminds you of your continual 'failing' of health kicks. Maybe you just think about all the fit/beautiful/slender Instagram models and influencers in their perfect active ware and you feel completely inadequate.

Yeh. We get it. We see you, we feel you. We love you (true freaking story).

When you stop exercising it's hard to begin again.

But it is possible to begin again and it's 100% possible to create a way of exercise that you love.

Stuff we talked about...

Stop being so hard on yourself!
Get out of the toxic world of exercise. There's another way!
Focus on your technique! Don't bash your body, don't go too hard too soon.
You don't need perfect activewear... far out you can work out in your undies.. PJs.... yoga pants with holes.
Realise you're not alone if this struggle.

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Yeh. We get it. We see you, we feel you. We love you (true freaking story).

When you stop exercising it's hard to begin again.

But it is possible to begin again and it's 100% possible to create a way of exercise that you love.

Stuff we talked about...

Stop being so hard on yourself!
Get out of the toxic world of exercise. There's another way!
Focus on your technique! Don't bash your body, don't go too hard too soon.
You don't need perfect activewear... far out you can work out in your undies.. PJs.... yoga pants with holes.
Realise you're not alone if this struggle.

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Previous Episode

221: loneliness, self-partnering, living in a world of bad news

Topics we've been chatting about all week and had to record because no doubt you can connect to one or all of these topics. Loneliness, self-partnering and the bad news that continues to grow... global warming, cancer, drug addiction, all the injustice. We can not ignore it, but can we still find joy amongst the bad news?

We loved this episode. If you did too, share it with someone you love.

This podcast episode is brought to you by MerryBody, our next 21 Day Challenge starts Monday 18 November. End your 2019 feeling amazing! LEARN MORE.

Stuff we talked about...

Loneliness is a disconnection to self and can be felt with no one around you or with many people around you.
How do we create a connection to self?
Emma Watson and her self-partnering went viral... and YES we love it!
All this loneliness and the anxiety caused by not being in a relationship is from a lack of self-acceptance.
How do we get through life when there is so much bad news? Are we allowed to have joyful moments when there is so much bad news?
It's about being awake, not ignoring the bad news abut also noticing the good... bringing joy to the world.

“Loneliness is an emotional response to feeling unloved and unseen, which can happen in or out of a relationship. It’s about feeling misunderstood or lacking connection. Happy solitude means you are comfortable in your own skin.” Sophie Tanner, author of the book: Reader, I Married Me.

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Next Episode

223: are you lonely?

During episode 221 we touched on the topic of loneliness and it sparked interest from many of you. Next minute we read an ABC article talking about a recent Aussie study on loneliness.

The study found that the most lonely age group is 18-24 and that inner-city dwellers are more lonely than rural communities. It also mentioned that loneliness increases the risk of death more than things as poor diet, obesity, alcohol consumption and lack of exercise, and that it is as harmful as heavy smoking.

So... it's time to check-in.

Are you feeling lonely? And if the answer is yes... tune in to this episode.

Stuff we talked about...

What are we doing before we get lonely?
Social media and how it can make us more lonely... or can make us feel connected. We must use it consciously.
Surrounded by people and still lonely.
Does it begin with disconnection to self or other people?
Lack of purpose, lack of acceptance and the should be's.
What can you do when you're lonely.

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Other stuff we mentioned:

TED TALK: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness. Watch it here.

ABC article: The four loneliest types of people in Australia. Read here.

Mythology podcast: Check out this new podcast we're listening to right now... we listened to Athena Part 1: War and Wisdom and also part 1.

Always merrymaking,

Emma + Carla

P.s if you ever need help or guidance please contact Lifeline or Beyond Blue. Asking for help is pure courage.

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