as a recovering perfectionist and overachiever, i’ve put a lot of effort into figuring out how to accomplish everything i want to SUSTAINABLY (which means figuring out how to rest ✨while✨ being productive it’s sooo important to remember that slowing down isn’t about neglecting your goals - it’s

Today I hit legs! I can already feel the soreness coming in! Let know if you end up doing this workout and how you feel!! 💕 #work out 💪 #christianworkout #savethisworkout #Lemon8Diary

🛌 How often do you let yourself rest and what does your schedule look like? I’m personally trying to fix my self care routine because my hobbies take up so much of my time but it’s important to give yourself attention to. I have experienced feeling incredibly guilty for being lazy. Growing up n

Self care is something I have carefully implemented throughout this year and have really prioritized. This doesn't always mean face masks and bubble baths (although some of that does go a long way for me!) There are so many forms of self care. Here are some of my favorites (come back to see p

I know rest days can sometimes be super boring, at least they are for me. At first I would still go to the gym even on my rest days because I felt like I should be doing more/be productive. However, overtraining is a real thing and can actually decrease the amount of muscle you gain! So definitely

Here are a few things I do on rest and recovery days to speed up muscle recovery! - Foam rolling + full body stretching - Sauna for 10-15 minutes - proper sleep of minimum 8+ hours - Jaccuzi for 15-20 minutes. *i’ll choose jacuzzi if im VERY sore, and sauna if i’m mildly sore. I don’t a

Because you deserve it 🧖🏼‍♀️ Do you struggle with allowing yourself to rest? I’m guilty of this too 🙋🏼‍♀️ After a long week at school/university or work, we need to take time to recharge. Resting effectively involves allowing your mind and body to disconnect from daily stressors and responsib

Let me start out by saying that this has GOT to be the most unflattering angle of all times. Ok before you get super excited these two pictures are 1 year apart. Yes I was younger in the first pic. That being said. I’m gonna share my tips but I also have to say I am the least disciplined per

Here are three tips on WHY you should focus on rest and recovery if you want to get SWOLE! :) Adequate sleep: Ensure you get enough quality sleep each night, as this is when the body repairs and grows muscle tissue. Active recovery: Incorporate light exercises or activities such as walking, yo

🎀Another day, another trip to T.J. Maxx because apparently, I can’t stay away. 😅 I went in hoping for a big Steve Madden purse, only to find out they don’t sell them anymore. So now I’m over here falling for Juicy Couture like it’s a rebound relationship. 💕 🎀Also, I stumbled across these Sand

🌴 Embrace Rest Days and Enjoy Your Vacation! 🌞 Hey, food and fitness lovers! As much as we love our high-protein, healthy meals and crushing it at the gym, taking time to rest and enjoy life is just as important. Here’s why you should embrace rest days and let yourself savor the moment during yo

Hi everyone, This is my little introduction. l've been on this app for a while just gathering inspiration from so many wonderful creators, and I finally decided to share a bit about me as well :) So my name is Ayaat, and l'm a Mexican Muslim revert. The first of my family to convert

✨ Remembering Michaela DePrince ✨ As a Black teenager who started ballet later than most, it wasn’t easy to feel like I belonged in the world of dance. But Michaela DePrince’s journey gave me hope. Watching her defy odds in the movie “First Position” inspired me to keep training, no matter the o

I’m learning this the hard way , but I want to encourage you through my process that you are already enough just as you are, and your worth is not measured by how much you achieve or how hard you work. Rest is not a sign of weakness; it’s a necessary act of love for yourself. You cannot pour from a