Even as a fitness trainer, I regularly walk into an exercise class and instinctively tell myself, “I’m tired, my legs feel like dead weights, my knickers are uncomfortable, I’ve got such a long day ahead”, and the list goes on.
Yep, AS IF, I’m totally fine!
It may be easier said than done, but telling yourself you’re fine, your body is just lying (even when you’ve got a man-cold), can actually make exercise more enjoyable.
There’s definitely a time and a place for self pity and letting out your feelings is a great stress buster, but when you just need to get stuff done, a few white lies aren’t going to hurt. How you perceive and act upon your feelings is entirely up to you, so when life gives you lemons, pretend they’re donuts. Easy.
Words by Lizzie Bland, Founder of Lean Bean Fitness.
About Lizzie
Lizzie trained professionally in classical dance at The Urdang Academy in London, where a gruelling schedule made nutrition and health an essential part of daily life. Upon graduating, Lizzie was inspired to explore teaching and personal training. She went on to gain teaching and personal training qualifications, instructing at leading fitness studio’s in London, including Frame and Gymbox. After relocating from London to Sydney, she set up a bootcamp designed for fun, easy going girls who like to seriously sweat it out, but don’t take life (or themselves) too seriously. From this, Lean Bean Fitness was born.