Episode 2 - Trusting Your Body

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Louise Green discusses the importance of trusting your body and balancing workouts with rest. She explores the detrimental effects of diet culture, the all or nothing mindset, and the mental health consequences associated with rigid fitness strategies. Louise provides practical strategies for rebuilding body trust, embracing intuitive practices, and replacing self-criticism with kindness. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of rest for sustainable fitness and the importance of a balanced approach to movement.takeawaysTrusting your body is essential for a sustainable fitness journey.The all or nothing mindset can lead to burnout and quitting.Rest is a vital component of any effective fitness routine.Building body trust requires listening to your body's needs.Diet culture fosters an unhealthy relationship with fitness and food.Practicing body scans can enhance body awareness and trust.Replacing self-criticism with kindness is crucial for mental health.Scheduling workouts with flexibility can reduce guilt around rest.Intuitive practices help in recognizing when to exercise or rest.Without rest, there won't be strength gains.Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program: https://www.louisegreeninc.com/size-strong