{"id":1917,"date":"2018-07-11T18:39:23","date_gmt":"2018-07-11T18:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wellness360c.wpengine.com\/2018\/07\/11\/voluptatem-ut-quos-velit-voluptatem-et-reiciendis\/"},"modified":"2022-01-26T15:14:34","modified_gmt":"2022-01-26T15:14:34","slug":"wellness-360-body","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wellness360coach.com\/julie-scott\/wellness-360-body\/","title":{"rendered":"Finding Fitness You Love"},"content":{"rendered":"

Have you ever noticed that when you love to do something, you don\u2019t spend time trying to figure out how you\u2019re going to fit it into your schedule? \u00a0Harvey MacKay, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, author, and syndicated columnist says it best when he says, \u201cFind something you love to do, and you\u2019ll never work a day in your life.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Creating a healthy and balanced lifestyle is about figuring out what makes you happy. \u00a0The problem is, we forget to give ourselves permission to be happy and joyful. We lose ourselves in all of the advice and easily get confused about who we truly are.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Getting to know yourself is key in making exercise and movement a life-long habit. \u00a0And this is a key you want to hold.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>What Does Finding an Exercise You Enjoy Really Mean?<\/b>
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Finding an exercise you like and enjoy simply means you\u2019re having fun doing it! \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0One question you may want to ask yourself is:<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\u201cWhat type of fitness can I see myself doing for the rest of my life?\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span>For those of you who have already found it, this answer may come easy. \u00a0For others, it may be time to tap into your creative self and affirm your answer to this very question.<\/span>
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\n<\/b>Opening Yourself Up<\/b><\/p>\n

Don\u2019t be afraid to open yourself up and try something new. \u00a0Fear is there to protect us but it can also keep us stuck. Take time to look at your fears and ask yourself what may be keeping you stuck.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Consider things such as:<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\u201cI\u2019m afraid I can\u2019t keep up.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\u201cI\u2019m afraid I\u2019ll make a fool of myself.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>\u201cI don\u2019t know how to use the machines. \u00a0I hate asking for help.\u201d<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Keep in mind that fitness is a journey, not a destination. \u00a0If you\u2019re afraid you can\u2019t keep up, do the moves slower until you get stronger. \u00a0Safety comes first in any situation.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Many people have this preconceived notion that the gym is filled with people with perfect bodies. This simply isn\u2019t true. People visiting the gym and even those holding gym memberships are just like everyone else and everyone\u2019s goal is to live a healthy and balanced lifestyle. \u00a0Even if you\u2019re really out of shape, don\u2019t worry about it and don\u2019t obsess over your appearance. You\u2019ll find many supportive people every place you go.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>The bottom line is don\u2019t be afraid to put yourself out there and be the real you. \u00a0Never forget that you\u2019re not alone. Most importantly, go at your own pace and be safe!<\/span>
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\n<\/span>Asking for help and assistance is a sign of strength, not a sign of weakness. \u00a0Don\u2019t hesitate to ask a gym employee or trainer for help. That\u2019s what these people are there for and they are happy to assist you. \u00a0Most likely, they\u2019re cheering you on each step of the way!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Exercising Regularly<\/b><\/p>\n

Exercising regularly has many benefits. \u00a0Some of these may include:<\/span><\/p>\n