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It’s important to remember that fitness is certainly worthwhile, but only to the point that it makes you happy and feel good in your body. In making workout plans, try to also plan rest and a little indulgence into your week. Everything is best in moderation. Yes, that means rich foods and binge-watching TV–but it also means pushing yourself in the gym and sticking to a specific diet. Finding the balance between health and happiness means giving yourself permission to be lazy sometimes.

It’s okay to set yourself fitness goals, but try to be wary of how you do so. At the beginning of your journey, it’s tempting to go all-in and begin an intense regimen of diet and exercise. Not only can that lead to burnout fairly quickly, it’s also a recipe for shame when you break that regimen or don’t reach your goals as quickly as expected. Rather than starting off too intensely, try instead to find a routine that you can keep up sustainably which includes enjoyment and mental health safeguards.

It’s also important to not set too high of expectations; instead, try to see each day that you stick to your routine as a victory and let each new day be an opportunity to feel your best, regardless of how that may look to others.

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Spend Time in Nature

Although you may not be able to spend as much time outside as you’d hope to, going outside has so many health benefits. If you can’t go outside, listen to nature sounds like rainstorms or ocean waves, or look at pictures of nature.

Pause Your Weight-Loss Goal

Instead of focusing on reaching a number, focus on exercises you enjoy or other ways to be active. Be realistic and realize that everyone’s life has drastically changed during this pandemic and gaining a couple of pounds isn’t the end of the world.

Limit News and Social Media Consumption

Take some time to yourself and unplug from your social media. All of the bad news and uncertainty is extremely stressful and overwhelming.

Indulge in Foods

With all the extra time you’re spending at home, use the time to prepare tastier and more indulgent foods that you usually don’t partake in. Eating mindfully will allow you to enjoy the food more than you usually would.

Start Mobility Exercises

Use this time to work on your range of motion. During this time when you’re sitting more, it’s best to get on the floor and do mobility exercise.

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It’s important to remember that fitness is certainly worthwhile, but only to the point that it makes you happy and feel good in your body. In making workout plans, try to also plan rest and a little indulgence into your week. Everything is best in moderation. Yes, that means rich foods and binge-watching TV–but it also means pushing yourself in the gym and sticking to a specific diet. Finding the balance between health and happiness means giving yourself permission to be lazy sometimes.

It’s okay to set yourself fitness goals, but try to be wary of how you do so. At the beginning of your journey, it’s tempting to go all-in and begin an intense regimen of diet and exercise. Not only can that lead to burnout fairly quickly, it’s also a recipe for shame when you break that regimen or don’t reach your goals as quickly as expected. Rather than starting off too intensely, try instead to find a routine that you can keep up sustainably which includes enjoyment and mental health safeguards.

It’s also important to not set too high of expectations; instead, try to see each day that you stick to your routine as a victory and let each new day be an opportunity to feel your best, regardless of how that may look to others.

The post How to Build Self-Acceptance Into Your Fitness Plans appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.

Spend Time in Nature

Although you may not be able to spend as much time outside as you’d hope to, going outside has so many health benefits. If you can’t go outside, listen to nature sounds like rainstorms or ocean waves, or look at pictures of nature.

Pause Your Weight-Loss Goal

Instead of focusing on reaching a number, focus on exercises you enjoy or other ways to be active. Be realistic and realize that everyone’s life has drastically changed during this pandemic and gaining a couple of pounds isn’t the end of the world.

Limit News and Social Media Consumption

Take some time to yourself and unplug from your social media. All of the bad news and uncertainty is extremely stressful and overwhelming.

Indulge in Foods

With all the extra time you’re spending at home, use the time to prepare tastier and more indulgent foods that you usually don’t partake in. Eating mindfully will allow you to enjoy the food more than you usually would.

Start Mobility Exercises

Use this time to work on your range of motion. During this time when you’re sitting more, it’s best to get on the floor and do mobility exercise.

The post 5 Ways to Practice Self-compassion appeared first on yourdailysportfix.com.