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Unfortunately, a lot of people equate fitness and health
with being skinny, it’s almost impossible to separate the
two. Believe it or not, there are plenty of women who hit
the gym regularly that are not, may never be, nor do they
want to be skinny!!
Weight loss (or weight maintenance) is an obvious and
undeniable benefit of regular exercise. So, it is entirely
possible for a plus-size woman to go to the gym and work to
maintain the physique she already has. Personally speaking,
I’m comfortable with my curves, but I go to the gym so that
I can be even more comfortable with them. Here are a number
of other benefits of working out that don’t have anything to
do with being skinny:
Exercise to Please Yourself, Not Others!
One of the biggest excuses people use for fat shaming is
that they’re concerned about your
health; the truth is that they don’t give a flippity flip
about your health. They just don’t want you to be fat
because it makes them uncomfortable with you. Luckily,
though, that’s not really your problem. Your primary reason
to exercise should be to improve your health, weight loss is
secondary!
Exercise to Improve Your Health!
Challenge yourself - See how far you can push your body. The
gym is a good place to do that. How many days per week can
you give 100 percent in your workout? You’re the only one
who knows your limitations! There’s something that feels
really good about being able to do something that you
couldn’t do before.
Be Prepared for the Battle!
During this journey, you’re going to run across people who
don’t understand your fitness commitment and will attempt to
sabotage it. For example: ”You’re not losing any weight, so
why keep going?”; “Why do you go to the gym so much”; “You
shouldn’t lift weights, you’ll look like a man”, “You’ve
changed” and on and on!!!!! Just keep your gym bag packed,
grab your tennis shoes & tell them....”You’re welcome to
join me, Boo”.....stay on track, keep your commitment & get
your workout on!!!
Exercise to Improve Your Mood & Your Mind!
A little physical activity is a proven way to improve your
mood and keep your mind sharp! I tell my clientele,
whatever issues you’re experiencing right now, leave them in
the parking lot! Usually within five to 10 minutes of
moderate exercise their mood changes, they’re laughing,
sweating & singing! Regular physical activity also helps
keep your thinking, learning, and judgment abilities clear.
It might also reduce your risk of depression! I know
consistent exercise helps me to sleep longer and better!!
Love Yourself!
Learning to love yourself is hard! It’s like learning to
love someone in a relationship – you don’t like every single
thing about them, but yet you still love them. After all
these years I still pick myself apart. Sometimes I still
think...”ugh, these thighs”, but then I think....they’re
strong, they hold my body up and they still let me drop it
like its.....“warm”....lol!!!
EXERCISE TO LIVE A HEALTHIER LIFE, NOT TO GET SKINNY!! Now,
that’s a plan for life!!!
Yours In Fitness!!!
Angela R. Steward
Owner & Head Fitness Instructor
Fabulously Fit
5425 Southwyck Blvd.
Toledo, Ohio 43614
Email:
fabfitu@yahoo.com
Ph: 419-699-9399
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