Using Fitness To Cultivate Self Love: Mindset, Manifestation, Movement, and More!

This episode is one that I am super passionate about sharing with you guys simply because of how many people need to hear this message!If you are someone who struggles with poor mental health, self image, confidence, negative thought patterns, and or your relationship with fitness, this episode is created just for you!Personally, I have struggled with my mental health over the past few years and have been able to use fitness to better my relationship with self and improve my emotional well-being. The gym has become my serenity for sure! I have found that once you are able to cultivate love for yourself, it allows you to love others better and show up as YOUR best self in every area of your life. It's common when struggling with your emotional well being to feel like you are not really worth much. You may feel like your life doesn't have true purpose, so you stop taking the best care of your health. But, prioritizing your fitness can help greatly! It is the simple act of taking an hour out of the day for yourself. You are doing something for YOU because you love your body and care about staying healthy mentally.After sharing more on my mental health journey, I discuss mindset strategies and coping mechanisms to help you better your emotional health by keeping fitness a top priority. Later in the show, I give my advice as to how you can limit negative thought patterns surrounding body image, better your love for self, and seek the power of manifestation when approaching personal goals surrounding fitness.I hope this episode helps you improve your relationship with self and better your passion for fitness! Know that you are ENOUGH! Please feel free to reach out to me via instagram (@yoitskenslo/ @fitness4fortitude) if you have any questions and enjoyed this episode!Also, please rate, review, and follow Curls & Courage on any major podcast platform to show your support and help me reach a broader audience!Interested in being a guest on the Curls & Courage podcast? Please join the waiting list here.00:01-6:12 My mental health story and passion behind fitness in relationship to self love6:13-11:26 Using exercise and movement to better your mental health11:27-15:12 How to stop comparing yourself to others and set realistic fitness goals15:13-17:25 Building up a network of positivity and limiting negative self talk17:26-18:38 The power of manifestation in reaching your fitness and personal goals18:39-19:15 Training for functionality and strength verses strictly aesthetics19:16-20:40 What to do when you fall off track in your fitness and health goals20:41-22:00 My coaching services: how to connect with me to better your physical health, mental health, and body composition22:01-25:15 How to develop grace for yourself and refrain from self sabotage25:16-25:35 Listener Q & A: What should I do if I hit a fitness plateau?25:36-30:30 Overcoming fitness plateaus, reassessing your routine, prioritizing your recovery, and getting plenty of restPurchase 1st Phorm high quality supplements here: https://1stphorm.com/KensleyMeek