119 | Reframing Your Relationship with Exercise with Lauren Leavell

As you know, here at BBG we believe wellness is so much more than having a fitness routine (or ritual). It’s just one part of the picture. So when we can start to measure our progress by how good we feel instead of a number on the scale, we’re taking our power back with movement. Before we dive full-on with a new fitness program, let’s get clear on what fitness is actually for, the benefits we’re going after, and how to make movement a joyful part of life.We’re joined by Lauren Leavell, a fitness coach and instructor who focuses on weight neutrality and finding comfort and joy in building a movement practice.And bonus - Join us for the Reframing the Reset Challenge! It’s free and we’ll be doing it together as a community. Snag your roadmap here → balancedblackgirl.com/resetWE ALSO TALK ABOUT… Confusing fitness for wellness. Skipping lofty goals + expectations. Building safety both mentally + physically. Incorporating play + joy with your relationship to movement. RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS): Sign up for the Reframing the Reset Challenge: balancedblackgirl.com/reset Join Lauren's Inclusive Fitness Membership Platform, Leavell Up Fitness Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenleavellfitness + on TikTok [@laurenleavellfit](https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenleavellfit?) Subscribe to Lauren's Newsletter Check out more of Lauren’s resources on her website LaurenLeavellFitness.com SPONSOR:Talkspace | Connect with a licensed therapist securely, and confidentially with Talkspace. Visit talkspace.com and use the code BALANCED for $100 off your first month.balancedblackgirl.com/ep-119-reframing-exercise ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyOur Sponsors:* Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balancedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donationsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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As you know, here at BBG we believe wellness is so much more than having a fitness routine (or ritual). It’s just one part of the picture. So when we can start to measure our progress by how good we feel instead of a number on the scale, we’re taking our power back with movement. Before we dive full-on with a new fitness program, let’s get clear on what fitness is actually for, the benefits we’re going after, and how to make movement a joyful part of life. We’re joined by Lauren Leavell, a fitness coach and instructor who focuses on weight neutrality and finding comfort and joy in building a movement practice. And bonus - Join us for the Reframing the Reset Challenge! It’s free and we’ll be doing it together as a community. Snag your roadmap here → balancedblackgirl.com/reset WE ALSO TALK ABOUT… Confusing fitness for wellness. Skipping lofty goals + expectations. Building safety both mentally + physically. Incorporating play + joy with your relationship to movement. RESOURCES (CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS): Sign up for the Reframing the Reset Challenge: balancedblackgirl.com/reset Join Lauren's Inclusive Fitness Membership Platform, Leavell Up Fitness Follow Lauren on Instagram @laurenleavellfitness + on TikTok [@laurenleavellfit](https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenleavellfit?) Subscribe to Lauren's Newsletter Check out more of Lauren’s resources on her website LaurenLeavellFitness.com SPONSOR:Talkspace | Connect with a licensed therapist securely, and confidentially with Talkspace. Visit talkspace.com and use the code BALANCED for $100 off your first month. balancedblackgirl.com/ep-119-reframing-exercise ◉ IG: @balancedblackgirlpodcast @balancedles 〆 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy Our Sponsors: * Check out Babbel: http://babbel.com/balanced Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/balanced-black-girl/donations See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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