🍋✨🫶LETS GET REAL
***why I go to the gym OTHER than my weight**
1.) Mental health. It makes me feel proud of myself and overall just excited about something which is hard for me.
2.) CONFIDENCE. when I’m being lazy, or making excuses not to go to the gym I can tell I’m just more insecure and have so much less pride in my stride. That confidence that I’m trying to do good for my body is the only reason I’m able to post the above pictures because quiet frankly it’s the opposite of a transformation post 🙃
3.) it’s SO GOOD for your body and life quality. It helps with disease prevention, brain function, signs of aging, and even life span! No need to be upset when you can’t SEE the thin body, skinny waist, or toned booty. Because there’s a lot more happening in your body than just that to be proud of! 💙💗
~so long story short Im posting all of this to hold me accountable and just be real and vulnerable with you guys about what I’ve had to learn with weight and exercise. Say it with me people: WE WORKOUT FOR HAPPINESS, CONFIDENCE, AND SELF HEALTH. Nothing more nothing less. Have fun with it. #embracevulnerability
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