my fitness journey short essay

A Reflection on my Fitness Journey

I’ve absolutely fallen in love with fitness, but to tell you the truth, I didn’t always have this love for it. My fitness journey has been going on for years now and it’s evolved SO much during that time. When I first started to work out in the early stages of my weight loss journey, I had very limited knowledge on exercise. I would run one mile on the elliptical (which gradually increased to 3) and use the strength circuit machines at the gym. I also discovered my love for Zumba around then, which still is one of my favorite forms of cardio.

Over time, I learned more and more and began using free weights, alternating different body parts on different days (back, arms, legs, then core) and using the elliptical at different levels of resistance, creating a HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) cardio routine. A couple of years later, I obtained my ACE Fitness Personal Trainer Certification and learned so much more about the science behind exercise. I continued to do the same weight training & elliptical on most days, plus Zumba on other days.

When I started dating my now-fiancé, VJ, I became so enthralled in spending time with him that my exercise routine slowed down quite a bit. Instead of the 4+ days I was used to working out, I was only making it to the gym about once or twice per week. I ate a bit more junk than I was accustomed to, as is SO common in new relationships. (If you’re going through this, you’re not alone!) As a result, I put on a few pounds over time. I didn’t have nearly as much energy, since I wasn’t staying on track or eating as healthy as I used to. But at a certain point, enough was enough.

Last summer, I realized that I had to get back to the person that I had been before and who I was meant to be: Bri Healthy. I took control of my health again and started accurately tracking my food through MyFitnessPal, as I had during my weight loss journey. I joined ClassPass and discovered a ton of group fitness classes that I fell in love with. Group exercise pushes me harder than I would on my own, and the sense of community that exists within the classes makes it that much more fun. Through ClassPass, I discovered 24 Hour Fitness and the most AMAZING instructor in the world, Michelle Jordan. I also fell in love with barre, spin, and strength training classes that pushed me to achieve levels of strength that I never knew possible.

I’ve been consistent with my fitness because I’m obsessed with how it makes me feel. Exercise makes me happy. It makes me feel confident. It makes me feel that absolutely anything is possible as long as I set my mind to it. It gives me energy, it calms my mind, and it’s almost meditative in a sense. During exercise, I can completely clear my mind and be 100% in the moment. I focus on the moves that I am performing, and in those moments, nothing else matters other than how I feel physically and how proud I am of myself. This is where I am now. I’m working out consistently 4-6 times per week and loving every second of it. As with all health journeys, my fitness journey is never-ending, and I look forward to seeing which exercises I love best in 5 or 10 years!

Exercise has become my favorite pastime and one of my favorite social activities. I love meeting a friend at a fitness class to get our sweat on. I love trying new things with people I love and also by myself. Plus, I’ve met so many amazing people by going to these classes. I’ve met a multitude of incredible instructors who inspire me SO much. I’ve made friends that I see consistently at the same classes, some of which now feel like family.

Exercise continues to shape my life in a positive way. It’s not a chore or something that I only view as a method to lose weight. I view it as the most incredible activity, a celebration of our bodies and of the joy of movement. Fitness has always been a passion of mine, but I feel it now more than ever. If you’re new to exercise or if you’ve been in the game for a while, I highly recommend trying group fitness classes. They truly changed my life. However, one of the most beautiful aspects of fitness is that it’s different for everyone. Some people love to run miles, some people love to dance, and some people love to lift, to name a few. Whatever works for you is the best thing for you! 

I suggest trying out as many types of fitness activities as possible to find what you really love. There’s an exercise for everyone, even if it’s simply walking. Fitness should be enjoyable, not dreadful. I promise you’ll find something that you love, as long as you try. Step outside of your comfort zone and reap the benefits of physical activity! I’m brainstorming ideas on how I will incorporate more fitness-related content to Bri Healthy in the near future, so stay tuned!

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My PWR Journey

I wasn't always as fit, healthy and physcially strong as I am today. It was by caring for my body through exercise that I discovered how powerful a tool fitness is — and why I chose to become a personal trainer so I could share this insight with women everywhere. 

Fitness empowers me every day

Through moving my body, I learned, bit by bit, how valuable and important my health was. As I cared for my body I learned that I was worthy of self-love — and I became inspired to share my experience with you. Here's a glimpse into my story. 

My fitness journey began at home

I began my fitness journey and my path to self empowerment at home. It was at home, before joining social media and in the midst of some of my most painful and private struggles, that I found my passion for fitness and my intrinsic calling to help all women unlearn their own toxic beliefs and find their truth — by empowering themselves through fitness. This first year of my fitness journey was intensely personal. The small space between the wall and the sofa in our basement apartment, just wide enough to fit my borrowed yoga mat, became my sanctuary. In that space I cried. I sweat. I faced deep fears and deep rooted negativity towards my body. Slowly, through challenging and caring for myself, I learned to look at myself differently — POSITIVELY. In that first year, working out at home in that small space, I quit, again and again and again because motivation wore off and the road seemed too long and the changes I longed for too big. 

The birth of my son changed my attitude to fitness and health

My entire adult life, until the birth of my son, Anderson, I had a sedentary lifestyle. I ate a lot of fast food and drank a lot of soda.

I thought “healthy” eating meant severe calorie restriction or going on extreme fad diets, and viewed exercise as the ultimate chore — I simply had no understanding of fitness or nutrition.

I gave birth to Anderson when I was 24, and as incredible and magical as motherhood is, I found myself in a very dark place. I was so grateful for my beautiful and healthy baby boy, but at the same time, I was drowning in anxiety, insecurity, body dysmorphia, and self-doubt.

At my two-month check-up, I knew things weren’t right. I burst into tears as I filled out the survey to assess my mental health. I definitely had postnatal anxiety.

I discovered that exercise could benefit my mental health

My midwife suggested that introducing daily exercise could help to improve my overall wellbeing. It seemed too simple to be true, but I was willing to try it. 

This appointment marked the beginning of my fitness journey. Step by step, I unlearned some of the toxic beliefs that I had held. Instead of using exercise as a punishment to change a body I didn't beleive was good enough, I began to use exercise as a tool to care for and strengthen my body. 

Each time I gave up, my anxiety and baby boy stood as constant reminders of WHY I started my fitness journey in the first place. So I got up. There, in the privacy of my home, day by day, workout by workout, set by set, rep by rep, I unlearned the painful narratives about fitness that I had subscribed to my whole life and uncovered TRUTH.

Fitness is not about aesthetics. It is about health. Exercise is not a punishment to change my body. It is a tool to care for and strengthen it. I am not broken, weak, ugly, or unworthy. I am capable. I am strong. I am powerful. I am enough.

I made small, sustainable changes

At first, I simply exercised by walking around the neighborhood. Shortly after, I started to work out at home, incorporating body-weighted resistance sessions into my routine. I was extremely discouraged to find I could not do a single push-up or sit-up. 

I struggled and stopped so many times, and felt weak and utterly overwhelmed. It was in those moments — there in our small basement apartment; sitting, feeling discouraged, on my borrowed yoga mat — that my self-acceptance began. 

I met myself RIGHT where I was — physically and mentally — and I accepted myself and my body completely.   

Rather than looking at the big picture and becoming overwhelmed, I learned to make one small change  and to stick with it until it become routine. Once that change was in place, I chose the next one.  

The more I cared for my body, the more I began to love myself and believe I was worth caring for.

I decided to say 'screw the scale'

In the beginning, I would weigh myself every morning and obsess over the number I saw. I allowed the number on the scale to impact my mood and even dictate my perceived worth. 

I set a goal weight for myself — a number (based on NOTHING) that I thought I would make me happy. I now know that this number is not healthy for my frame or height, but I did reach it. 

As I continued to progress my fitness, I began weighing myself less frequently. However, my weight began to increase. One day I was particularly upset — I began to cry and expressed my frustration to my husband. I told him I felt better than ever and that I didn’t understand why my efforts to be healthy were no longer working.

He gave me a much needed reality check. I was stronger than I’d ever been and I felt better than I ever had. My clothes fit better and most importantly, I was HEALTHIER mentally, emotionally, and physically. 

I decided to say  screw the scale . I stopped weighing myself all together and began to focus on measuring progress by how I felt inside instead. 

I became a personal trainer to share my love of fitness

As I continued my personal journey to empowerment, I studied to become a personal trainer and eventually launched my own  PWR program through SWEAT. This was something I could never have imagined when I first started! 

PWR is a hypertrophy-based weight-training program with proven training techniques and exercises. I took my favorite aspects of weight training, incorporated some plyometrics, stability and body-weight work and combined them to create a science-based program. It’s designed to help women achieve the best results possible in the shortest amount of time. 

I also launched a specific PWR Post-pregnancy program for moms, to help women heal their bodies post-pregnancy, regain their inner strength and build confidence. My personal journey began postpartum and I knew there was a massive need for a program to help moms ease themselves back into exercise, while taking into consideration the many changes their body has just gone through. 

Finally, I released my PWR At Home program in 2019. I wanted to ensure women who don’t have access to a gym, or prefer to work out in the privacy of their own homes, can still workout using the program. 

My PWR community inspires me

One of the most rewarding aspects of my journey has been to witness the community of amazing women supporting one another through my PWR programs. I can truly say I’ve poured my heart into my work and it makes me so happy to see women from all over the world making healthy changes in their lives.  

I want women to know the number on the scale cannot measure health or happiness. You have to look after yourself physically, mentally and emotionally . You don’t need hours in a gym or extreme diets. Simply live an active life and make a conscious effort to make your internal dialogue a positive one. It is never too late and you are never too old to change your life. Fitness can, and should be, an incredible tool for self-empowerment. 

Weight-training can be for everyone

Exercise should never be a chore. This means that you have to find an exercise style you enjoy and look forward to doing. For me, that is PWR style weight-training . 

Whether you're a beginner, or more advanced, weight training is a fantastic option. Personally, not only do I love the physical side and the results achieved, but I also love how this kind of training empowers me from the inside out and helps me to develop self-confidence. 

I’ve never been as muscular as I am now, and I’ve also never felt as confident, comfortable and feminine. Every day, I’m empowered by the hard work, principles and discipline I practice.

Fitness is a powerful tool to magnify gratitude

Fitness can change how you feel on a daily basis. Through fitness, you can cultivate gratitude  for your body, your health and every aspect of your life. I want women to finish each of my workouts feeling powerful, strong and full of appreciation for what their body can do. 

Weight training is not necessarily just about gaining strength. It's about discovering just how strong you are and what your body can do. It's about finding out what you can achieve if you choose to believe in yourself. 

By caring for your body, you can learn to love yourself 

I hope that this insight into my fitness journey so far can encourage you to start your own fitness journey.

Whether you choose to train at home, in the gym, or outdoors, I encourage you to begin to move your body. 

Try out different training styles to find a workout plan that you can stick with  — and be sure to share your journey with those around you! You never know who you might inspire to uncover their own inner power. 

* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

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My Fitness Journey

Hello There!

“My Fitness Journey” was a long, 3 part series, that I did when I first started my blog.

Why you may ask?

BECAUSE IT’S IMPORTANT!

I wanted to share my fitness journey with you guys before I started sharing too many meals,  fitness tips or acting like a know it all about healthy living. I think it’s important to share this information because I am not a registered dietitian or a trainer of any sorts. Yet, I am a person who lost a significant amount of weight, has kept it off and has dedicated their life to living a healthy lifestyle.

Some of you have watched and have been there for my journey since the beginning, while others are reading about this for the first time. To put it out there plain and simple though, I lost close to 30 lbs when I was 16 years old. While that may not seem like a huge or significant number to some, on my tiny 5ft frame – it was huge. Throughout my whole journey, my heaviest was 140 ( please remember how short I am ) and my lowest was 100.

I’ve had ups, I’ve had downs. I’ve gained, I’ve lost and I’ve learned. Everyone’s journey is different and this is mine.

THE BEGINNING

When I look back at grade school, there was no doubt that I was the chubby girl. While I wasn’t chubby my whole life, I was for as long as I can remember. Even as a young child I knew I was heavy. I knew. At eight-years-old, I would stare in the mirror with disgust in my eyes, as I looked at myself. I would cry to my mother because I didn’t understand why I couldn’t be thin. Why I was different.

While as a child it hurt, I was still a child, I was confused more than anything. As a teenager, it probably hit harder, but yet, I didn’t do anything to change it because I didn’t know how. I mean, I wasn’t doing anything different than all my friends. We ate the same food, drank the same drinks, were in the same activities and sports…. So why was I so much heavier?

When I was 16, I decided to make a change and start to do something about it.  I realized that I was different and couldn’t eat like my friends could. I didn’t have a fast metabolism, I wasn’t going to just wake up one day thin and there wasn’t going to be a magical pill that would make my weight melt off. If I wanted to lose weight,  I needed to start really working for it. Right around this time, I had just gotten my drivers license (Fall 2008) and my mom was finally letting me drive to and from school by myself, so I drove to the YMCA and I got a gym membership.

When I first walked in, I had no idea what to do in the gym, nor where to even begin, but as time went on, I figured it out. From that point on, every day after school, I would go to the YMCA and I would make myself run for a full 10 minutes. To you, and to myself today, that is nothing, but at that time, it was the hardest 10 minutes of my life. I would then go down to the matt, I would stretch, do a series of ab exercises, and then I would do weights. I had my own little routine, and I would normally do full body exercise every day.

Nutrition wise I cut out all bread, all fast food, and all sodas.  This started after reading the book Fast Food Nation (everyone should read it!) I also started incorporating a grapefruit day…. (I call it the magical fruit). At this time, I was not counting calories at all, but I was very careful about the amount I was eating, and what I was putting in my body. I would watch the scale go down every week, every day, and that was all the motivation I needed.

I didn’t starve myself and I didn’t try some crazy fad diet. By solely cutting junk food out of my diet and dedicating myself to 45 minutes at the gym 6 days a week, I lost 20 lbs in less than a year.

 I don’t want you to read this and think I am just posting this for praise…. because I am not!!! To be completely honest, it actually gives me severe anxiety putting this out there and for being so vulnerable….I mean, even Colton has seen very few pictures of me at my heaviest. Please know that this is not because I’m “ashamed” of the fact that I was once heavier. I truly believe that all sizes are beautiful…..it’s just that in my story and my journey, it has more to do with the fact that it wasn’t a happy time for me. When I think back to that time and I see the pictures…. I remember that little girl.

Writing the “Second Part” of the series was actually a lot more difficult than I thought it would be. Only because it was so hard deciding what to share, how to share it and how to make everything flow. I kind of call this my “ figuring it out stage”  if that makes sense?

So without further ado….

Towards the end of my senior year of high school, a few months before heading off to Baylor, I let myself add on a few extra pounds, but nothing too drastic. There was no way I was going to let myself gain the infamous freshman 15. Nope, not this girl. Not the girl who worked so hard to lose the weight in the first place.

OH HELLLL NO WAS THAT GOING TO HAPPEN!!

Well, it did…… and it happened all before the fall semester had even started. Since I went to Baylor early and started taking summer classes at the beginning of July….I was technically a month ahead of everyone in the weight gaining department

By this time, I had gained half the weight back that I had previously lost….. But like, how was this happening?! I wasn’t doing anything that different . I mean, I was still working out and I was still eating healthy….ish?! So how was this happening?

Well, when I look back, it was all very clear.

Every day, I would go to the SLC (Baylor’s student gym) with friends and do cardio for like 25 minutes, followed by abs. We were all eating at the same places and eating the same things. Yeah, the alcohol & partying didn’t help but it wasn’t like I was doing anything drastically different from them… I mean, they were skinny and we were eating/doing the same things… yet I was the only one gaining weight.

SOUND SIMILAR TO EARLIER?

Thankfully during this time – I realized I had lost focus. I lost focus of MY fitness journey. I forgot that I am not like everyone. I am not naturally thin, I wasn’t born with a 6-pack and an ass-kicking metabolism. I lost focus on the fact that I have to work harder . I forgot the number one rule in that you cannot compare yourself to somebody else, because everyone is different and everyone’s fitness journey is different.

By the end of Freshman year, I really noticed how much weight I had gained, so once again, I cut out all fast food, soda, and white bread. By doing this, I was able to lose some weight by the fall but it wasn’t as easy this time around. It wasn’t until Christmas of my Sophomore year that I decided I needed to step up my game. I started doing a lot of research and realized that the biggest mistake I had been making the past year, on top of partying and eating poorly ( hello frat parties, froyo, and too many late night Whataburger runs ), was that I stopped doing weights. If you remember from back in part one… when I first started working out, I would run, do abs and then would finish with weights. The moment I added weight lifting back into my routine, I saw almost immediate results and from then on, I was completely hooked on weights and resistance training.

(The picture to the left is at 127lbs with clean eating + cardio only and the picture to the right was taken six months later at 115lbs after introducing weight training back into my life)

Below you will find the weekly weight training regimen that I followed for over three years. Each workout was a little over an hour long, consisting of 45 minutes of weight training and around 15-20 minutes of cardio.

My First Weight Training Regimen

Monday: Legs – 10 mins on the bike

Tuesday: Shoulders – 15 – 20min stair stepper

Wednesday: Cardio – Run Bear Trail (3-4 miles)

Thursday: Back – 15 to 20 min stair stepper

Friday: Arms – 15 to 20 min stair stepper

Saturday: Chest – Run Bear Trail (3-4 miles)

Sunday: Yoga

For three years, my life revolved around this workout plan and eating a set diet. To be completely honest though, it was a lot easier to find time to work out in college than it is now. Not to mention the fact that I was probably walking 30,000+ steps a day and had an ample amount of free time to do as I pleased. I just moved so much more than I do now that I’m in that #deskjob life.

Diet wise – absolutely no fast food, soda, or white bread. Only fruits, vegetables, lean proteins, healthy fats and whole oats for this girl (To this day I still eat like this, but I am more lenient).

Side Note*** Are you guys catching on to how big of a deal it is to cut out fast food, soda, and white bread out of your diet? Okay, cool. Just making sure.

As I end Part 2, I want to make sure that you guys understand its biggest takeaways…. like just how important weight training and clean eating are in reaching your goals. The fact that partying and eating poorly will always hold you back and just how important it is to not compare your fitness journey to others because as I said above, everyone is different.

(Senior Year – 2014)

MY FITNESS JOURNEY: PART 3

(BODY DYSMORPHIA, OBSESSION  &  LEARNING TO LOVE YOURSELF)

By my senior year at Baylor, I had lost all of my weight again + more. During this time, I was in great shape. I was the thinnest I had been at 100 lbs. This is when I started documenting everything I put in my body, every single day, down to the ounces I drank in my wine. Only allowing myself 1000-1200 calories a day. I was addicted to the scale and I was obsessed with people telling me how thin I was.  I wouldn’t go out with friends in fear of over eating, if I thought I over indulged on a date w/ Colton, I would cry myself to sleep and the thought of vacations (aka not being able to eat my set diet or follow my set workout plan) would give me such anxiety that I would make myself sick the entire way leading up to them.

Needless to say, the moment I graduated, started my first job and saw my weight rising a little, I had a true panic attack. I mean, I freaked out. Looking back though, this small weight gain was not a big deal but at the time, all that I could think was…..

“OMG IT’S HAPPENING AGAIN!!”

So basically…. long story short….I became more of a psycho and started being harder on myself than I ever was before.  I’m not sure if it was because my body wasn’t used to sitting at a desk all day or whether it was the fact that my body was way too use to my workout routine from school, but I was definitely gaining weight and I started being really hard on myself.

Poor Colton, I was not a fun person to be around.

I NEEDED TO DO SOMETHING DIFFERENT.

I learned very quickly that financially, a full-time trainer wasn’t an option. But, after meeting with a few, the number one thing they told me was that I needed to kick it up a notch. I started doing two-a-days waking up at 5 a.m. & working out after work. That kind of worked for a little while, but I was being so hard on my body, that I was exhausted. I was so stressed, and focusing so much on losing weight that I wasn’t able to lose anything. (Remember, I am self taught) Right around this time, my friend, Tera told me she was starting the Kayla Instine’s Bikini Body Guide. I told you all about Kayla in this post.

When browsing through Kayla’s website & Instagram it’s pretty easy to get stoked and pump yourself up. I mean, she has fantastic success stories. I thought to myself “This is it, I am going to get back on track and lose all of my weight with this plan”!

Well, that didn’t happen and I actually haven’t lost any weight since starting her plan….but that doesn’t mean it didn’t help me. Truth be told, her workouts pushed me to that next level, getting me out of my plateau.  After spending so much time stressing over my body image, the number on my scale, not missing a single workout & having Colton take my “reminder” pictures…. I finally looked at myself in the mirror and liked what I saw! THIS was an incredible moment.

I was SO exhausted of obsessing over it all – finally I looked in the mirror and felt at peace. The bottom line is, I want to be fit, I want to be happy, & healthy, but I also want to LIVE. I want to get dessert on date nights, and enjoy brunch with my friends. I want to go on vacation and drink daiquiris. Because that is living & the way I treated myself, wasn’t.

So that’s where I am now, focusing on learning to love my body. Learning to love myself. Maybe it is because of my past & because no matter what, I will always view myself as the “heavier girl”. But, I know I am no longer that person, that I have worked hard to get to where I am today and that I will continue to workout hard and to eat healthy, but I won’t kill myself over an indulgence.

It’s all about balance. It’s all about giving your body the nutrients it needs and moving to keep it healthy. It’s also about being happy with who you are. Today I am still doing Kayla’s guide for the second time, but I also mix it up with my old weight routine & a lot of spin classes, which I love love, love. I will always choose the healthier option, but I will let myself indulge.

Maybe this is a weird ending? Idk, I feel like I am aimlessly typing in my bed. All in all, I just want everyone who is trying to lose weight, to realize that you’re incredible, beautiful & you can change your habits into being a healthier and happier person. Keywords: healthier and happier. I want you to change because of those reasons and not because you think you should be a certain number on a scale.

My fitness journey will never be a finished series, your body changes everyday & it’s a life long commitment to a healthier lifestyle. It’s just finding what works for you at that moment & what makes you happy. I hope you guys enjoyed reading this series as much as I have enjoyed sharing it. I do not know who all reads this, but if I can just help or inspire one person, then that’s fulfilling enough to me.

If you guys have any questions or comments, please email me! I truly love reading them.

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Essay on Fitness: Samples for Students in 100, 250, and 350 Words in English

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• January 22, 2024

Fitness is a crucial part of our lives, and incorporating the same in our lifestyle is now more essential than ever. Maintaining proper fitness can help an individual attain a general state of well-being and hence remain healthy. This will allow us to perform everyday functions without feeling fatigued or tired.  It not only refers to weightlifting and exercising but also, to a balanced and disciplined diet. All this will lead to a healthy body and even a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Seeing the importance of fitness, we have included information on the same topic in our below-mentioned samples of essay on fitness. Let’s go ahead and look at the same.

Table of Contents

• 1 Essay on Fitness in 100 Words
• 2 Essay on Fitness in 250 Words
• 3 Essay on Fitness in 350 words

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Essay on Fitness in 100 Words

Fitness is an extremely important aspect of our lives. It is essential to include fitness in our lifestyle and show discipline in the same because a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Being fit can make an individual attain an extended life and live the same to the fullest. Also, being fit decreases the chance of diseases and hence improves overall health as well. 

Fitness is a state of mind as well. It doesn’t always mean heavy weight exercising but also maintaining a healthy and balanced diet. Diet is an important aspect of fitness and exercising and diet go hand in hand and both improve our fitness. Hence, fitness should be the priority of every individual for without it, we will be neglecting so much. 

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Essay on Fitness in 250 Words

In our everyday life, fitness plays a very important role. It should be every individual’s top priority as it allows us to lead a very happy as well as peaceful life. It is true what our elders say, ‘Health is true wealth’.

If an individual is unfit, it will become difficult for him/her to enjoy even the basic aspects of life such as playing sports, eating, etc. So, it becomes important that we remain fit and healthy. Good fitness doesn’t always mean heavy weight lifting, it also includes a balanced and disciplined diet, as well as maintaining good hygiene. We should maintain proper sanitation all around us and eat a balanced diet. A balanced diet does not mean that we cannot eat our favorite foods such as fried food, etc. It means that we have to maintain a proper balance between healthy and junk food giving priority to healthy food and occasionally eating our favourite fried food etc. 

Following fitness, we should incorporate exercising even if it is for 30 minutes. This will help make our heart muscles and our lungs stronger, improve blood flow, and decrease fat and bad cholesterol. These are just some of the goods that fitness provides us, there are innumerable benefits of the same. It is also essential for an individual to be successful and do good for the society. Hence, we should not ignore fitness, because if done so, we won’t be able to keep our minds strong and clear.

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Essay on Fitness in 350 words

Introduction

An individual’s top priority should be to remain fit. This will ensure their health. And one such way of that is by maintaining fitness. Health is a state of complete mental, physical as well as social well-being. A fit individual can accomplish much more in life. They are immune to many diseases, don’t feel fatigued in day-to-day functions, and have a positive mindset to strive in life for good. 

Maintaining fitness

There are several ways in which we can maintain our fitness if followed regularly. Some of those ways are mentioned below:-

• Fitness doesn’t always mean lifting heavy weights, a balanced and disciplined diet also holds an important role in the same. Eating the right amount of food rich in proteins, and good fats such as omega-3, vitamins and minerals, etc is essential. 
• Maintaining a proper sleeping pattern is another important aspect of fitness. Getting enough sleep ensures proper functioning of the mind thus making us more productive. Eight hours of quality sleep can boost our immune system, lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and improve our overall health. 
• Including exercise in our lifestyle is a must even if it is for just 30 minutes. It will help strengthen our hearts and lungs, improve blood flow in our blood vessels, help decrease blood pressure, fat and bad cholesterol, etc.

Importance of Fitness

The importance of fitness to maintain good health cannot be emphasized enough. An individual can even extend his/her lifespan just by maintaining fitness, not to forget it reduces the risk of several diseases and ailments. There are several advantages of being fit. Some of them are mentioned below:-

• Improves mental health and confidence level.
• Decreases the risk of several diseases such as diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, stroke, high blood pressure, etc.
• It also helps in managing and reducing levels of stress, anxiety, depression, etc.
• It can even extend an individual’s life span.

Conclusion 

Fitness should be a priority for people belonging to every age group. It brings happiness to life and improves the quality of the same, hence making it stress and disease-free.

Ans: Fitness is an extremely important aspect of our lives. It is essential to include fitness in our lifestyle and show discipline in the same because a healthy mind resides in a healthy body. Being fit can make an individual attain an extended life and live the same to the fullest. Also, being fit decreases the chance of diseases and hence improves overall health as well.  Fitness is a state of mind as well. It doesn’t always mean heavy weight exercising but also maintaining a healthy and balanced diet. Diet is an important aspect of fitness and exercising and diet go hand in hand and both improve our fitness. Hence, fitness should be the priority of every individual for without it, we will be neglecting so much.

Ans: The importance of fitness to maintain good health cannot be emphasized enough. An individual can even extend his/her lifespan just by maintaining fitness, not to forget it reduces the risk of several diseases and ailments. There are several advantages of being fit. Some of them are mentioned below:- -Improves mental health and confidence level. -Decreases the risk of several diseases such as diabetes, cancer, osteoporosis, stroke, high blood pressure, etc. -It also helps in managing and reducing levels of stress, anxiety, depression, etc. -It can even extend an individual’s life span.

Ans: There are many ways in which we can maintain our fitness if follow regularly. Some of those ways are mentioned below:- -Fitness doesn’t always mean lifting heavy weights, a balanced and disciplined diet also holds an important role in the same. Eating the right amount of food rich in proteins, and good fats such as omega-3, vitamins and minerals, etc is essential.  -Maintaining a proper sleeping pattern is another important aspect of fitness. Getting enough sleep ensures proper functioning of the mind thus making us more productive. Eight hours of quality sleep can boost our immune system, lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases, and improve our overall health. -Including exercise in our lifestyle is a must even if it is for just 30 minutes. It will help strengthen our hearts and lungs, improve blood flow in our blood vessels, help decrease blood pressure, fat and bad cholesterol, etc.

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My Fitness Journey

Feb 1, 2019 | Fitness , Travel, Lifestyle & Fashion | 1 comment

I wanted to share my fitness journey you because it’s one of the topics I get asked about the most. I’m currently at a stage where I feel the fittest, strongest and healthiest I ever have, both physically and mentally. However, this didn’t happen over night; it was a journey and I’ve definitely had my up’s & down’s with training. So here is the story of how I got to where I am to today with my fitness, what motivates me to train, what I actually do to keep fit and healthy and some tips to help you on your own fitness journey.  This is a very raw and real blog for you guys and I’ve tried to answer all of the questions I received on this topic. xx

How My Fitness Journey Started

I was always an active and sporty kid. I started dancing and calisthenics when I was 3 and continued this until high school. I loved athletics and cross country at school and was always playing sports. In year 10 at school, I stopped all sports to focus on study but soon decided I wanted to start running as a break from my study. Running became my escape from everything; I loved it! It made me feel good, de-stressed me and gave me a challenge and focus outside of school.

In year 12, my best friend and I signed up to the gym, but we literally just went on the cardio machines. At that time, there wasn’t a big focus on weights for women and the weights area was “for the boys” so we never ventured there.  

Over the next few years I kept running (outside and at the gym) and I improved quite a lot. I was able to run faster and for longer periods of time. I competed in some fun runs with my preferred distance being 5km and 10km (for those who asked, my PB is 37min for 10km) and I became fitter, happier, lost some weight and felt really good!  

My Struggles With Training

Cardio and running was my only form of exercise in my teens and early 20s. And whilst I loved it, looking back now, only doing cardio wasn’t the best thing for my body (I just didn’t know if at the time). I needed to strengthen my muscles, bones, joints, ligaments and tendons, but all I knew was cardio.  Consequently, I over trained with running. I actually injured my foot and had to wear a moon boot for weeks. This was NOT fun, especially because it was in the weeks leading up to my wedding. But I’m glad this happened, because it introduced me to strength training.

I wasn’t able to run, but the physio advised me to do weights, so I went and bought some 1kg dumbbells (yes 1kg – you have to start somewhere) and started doing upper body weights. I actually really enjoyed it and once my foot was better, I started lower body weights and body weight exercises too. If you are currently struggling with an injury, my tips would be to see your physio, exercise physiologist etc to get advice re what exercises you can and can’t do. Depending on the injury, you may be able to do some exercises still or certain rehab exercises, which can be beneficial both for your physical and mental state as it will give you something to focus on.

The combination of weight and running is when I started to notice real changes with my body. I started getting stronger in both my upper and lower body, leaner and more toned. Running with still my focus but I ran a lot less and incorporated lots of strength training, which actually helped improve my running. Over time I increased my weights, added in plyometric exercises and constantly challenged myself with new workouts & goals.

Body Image Struggles and Tips

• Find exercise that you love – one struggle I had when I started training was body image. I was always really shy and nervous about my lower body (legs and butt) when I was younger. I remember the first time I decided to go for a run in year 10, I wore stockings under my shorts to cover up my thighs because I was embarrassed about people seeing my legs when I ran. I’d been told my legs were chunky, stocky, short and big. The more I ran though, the more I loved it and slowly I began not to care about what I looked like and cared more for the enjoyment and how good it made me feel. If you are currently in the same boat I was worrying about what people might think when you exercise, find a type of exercise that you love and focus on the enjoyment, not what you think other people might think. I can guarantee you most other people actually don’t care what you’re doing. They are either a) to focused on their own workout b) actually think you’re doing awesome for getting out and training and c) if they do say something negative, they are a douchebag and they are probably just self-conscious themselves and it’s a reflection of them, not you. So get out there and train and enjoy it!
• Train with someone – I was also really shy about going to the gym and training with other people around, but having my friend with me really helped. So if you’re nervous about training with other people around, my number one tip would be to get a friend or family member to train with you. It’s more fun and takes a lot of the nerves away.
• Build your confidence – get yourself some workout gear you love and find some music that motivates you to workout. I have certain workout clothes and certain songs that I put on that honestly make me so motivated to train and smash out a session!

What Motivates Me To Train Now

The number one reason I train is because I love it! It makes me feel good; it energises me. When I train, I feel alive. Those who see me running will always catch me with a smile on my face because I truly love it! When I go on holidays, I can’t wait to go for a run or do a beach workout and explore the place! I love moving my body & being physically active. If I don’t exercise, I feel tired, sluggish & usually quite grumpy. 

I also feel incredibly blessed that I have the ability to move my body pain free. One thing I didn’t mention above, was that when I was studying at Uni, I sliced my eye open, had surgery and then got an eye infection. My Dr wasn’t sure if I’d get my sight back. Thankfully I did and that experience honestly changed how I view life. I am now so thankful for my body and the fact that I am healthy and can see and move my body pain free, and that motivates me.

When it comes to motivation, to be honest, the feeling I get from training motivates me. I also love a challenge. I love setting new goals with my training and smashing them. But as well as motivation, training to me is part of my lifestyle. I don’t always need to be motivated to workout each morning, I just do it because I’ve trained my body to be in a habit it. Occasionally there are times where I use things like fun-runs, my own challenges etc to re-motivate me, but overall, training is part of my lifestyle.

If you struggle with motivation to train, my biggest tips are:

• Make it a habit – find different types of training that you enjoy and get in the habit of doing them regularly. For example, you habit might be to get up early before work and go for a walk three times a week and to the gym the other three days. Do it every day until it becomes a habit. It might be hard at first, but everything worthwhile has it’s difficult and challenges. Be prepared to put in the effort and slowly it will become easy until you don’t need to even think about it, you just do it.
• Mix up you sessions – constantly challenge your body with different training types that you enjoy.
• Train at different locations – if you always train at the gym or at a certain location, mix it up so you don’t get bored. When I started training, I wrote down 20 different locations I wanted to train at and trained at a different one each day across the month.

My Current Training

My training is currently a mixture of running (click here for some of my favourite running sessions), weights/strength training and HIIT. I don’t have a rigid schedule with my training but I do like to train first thing in the morning. I like to do a few running sessions, a couple of weights sessions and 1 or 2 HIIT sessions (usually in the form of F45) each week. My running sessions are mostly interval training; either sandhill runs, stair sessions or timed intervals, plus one easy longer run (~10km) each week.  I often combine or split my workouts too, for example, I run for 20min to some outdoor equipment, do a 20min strength session then run back home for 20min. Or sometimes I’ll go for a jog on the beach in the morning for 30min and go to the gym and do a 30min session at night (my gym only opens at 4pm). I don’t schedule in rest days but take them as I need them. I prefer to do this instead of scheduling them because some weeks I feel awesome and I want to train every day and others weeks I may feel tired or be super busy with work or travelling and need a day off. But overall I like move my body everyday as I love it and feel my best

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Thanks for sharing your story. It’s very motivating! I can relate on only doing the running(and getting injured!), but seeing big changes when adding in the weights…thanks for being so-upbeat and for sharing such a personal journey. You are inspiring.

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