Having the privilege of serving as a health coach to people all around the globe, I have heard a common belief that is disconnecting people from their amazing bodies.
This one belief wrecks havoc in our body’s miraculous ability to teach us, lead us and guide us into greater freedom and well being. This one belief keeps many trapped in a body that feels heavy, slow and dull.
This one belief can make us feel inadequate, broken, and robbed of an energetic and strong, healthy body. This one belief can bring in more pain, mentally and physically, and will keep those that have it from searching out any alternatives towards getting in the best shape of our lives.
Beliefs About Your Body That Are Hurting You
Many of life’s challenges come from negative beliefs. These beliefs can be taken as stone-hard truth and when that happens we tend to take that as “period, end of story.” Lots of these beliefs can be so sneaky that we are not even aware that they are a driving force in our lives. But good news, uprooting these negative beliefs can positively aid us in creating a more inspiring life and body. You know, one that feels effortlessly alive with enthusiasm, power and magnetic radiance.
I recently expressed my gratitude for my healthy body in a FB share after hiking Hanakapii Falls. (That trail is no joke in the pouring rain by the way.)
“Train smart and live full out! So grateful my body allows me to explore such terrain. So grateful for my healthy knees, my supple spine and my happy feet. So appreciative of my strong legs and vibrant heart.
Don’t let your body down. Your body has never abandoned you or turned it’s back on you. Never!
Give your body the attention it requires to thrive and life this life to the fullest!
So much beauty to be experienced.”
And there was one response in particular I want to share with you today in hopes to bring a new perspective to anyone out there that may feel the same:
“I’ve been feeling down lately. The aches and pains have left me feeling as if my body is letting me down I want to do more than I am physically able to and whenever I try to push it, I regret it! Not sure how I should proceed. Any advice?”
Here’s some fitness advice that I hope truly serves:
- Change your perspective. Open up to the possibility that your body has never, yep not even once, turned it’s back on you. STOP trying to prove the belief that your body has failed you! Instead start to look for evidence on the contrary. What if the TRUTH is that each and every one of our bodies is a miracle of magnitude? What if we give up on our bodies way before our bodies will ever give up on us? What if your body is your greatest teacher and most loyal beloved? Open your perspective. Shift any and all beliefs that your body doesn’t work right or has failed you. If you feel stuck here, seek out support from someone who can help you shift this thought. (Ppst, I am here for you). Once you do, you will start to be able to have a new and exciting relationship with your body and you may blow your mind at what you discover.
- Each day is a new day. Allow your body to speak to you daily. Meet your body where she/he is at moment by moment. Some days you will be able to push yourself hard. Other days backing way off is not only required but the most loving thing we can do for ourselves. Meet yourself where you are daily. And don’t let where you were yesterday define where you are today.
- If your body is aching and in pain, go back to the basics, learn proper alignment. This is huge. Don’t push it in this scenario, but don’t do nothing and give up either. That’s the worst thing you could do for your body. Instead, give yourself the time to go back to the basics and learn optimal alignment. Some forms of yoga can be a great way to learn this. Go back to getting a solid foundation with a beginner’s mind. I promise you will eventually find yourself stronger than ever before!
- Give your body the attention it deserves. Warm-up and cool down effectively. I could do an entire share on this alone. But listen, if your body is aching or in pain don’t make it mean that your body is doomed and has turned it’s back on you (unless you give it that meaning as period-end-of-story-truth). It very well just be asking that you give it the some extra attention and time it requires to go beast-mode for you. Get into the gym early before class and warm up, show up for your private session early and warm up, walk to your workout, etc. And stay after to get your stretch on.
Supporting Your Fitness Journey Inside & Out
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I am here to support you and would love to hear from you. Lets get on the phone together and uproot some of your limiting factors and see where you would be best supported to fly!
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