princess ani

* Think of workouts as something you are happy to do for the benefit of your body, not something you have to do to punish it for not looking right.

* Focus on how you feel during and after movement, not just how you look.

* Treat exercise like a neutral form of daily care, the same way you would sleep, eat, or brush your teeth. It’s just a part of the obvious maintenance. 

* Redefine your idea of a “successful workout” as simply showing up and doing what you could, not going all-out every time.

* I cannot stress to you enough that exercise is a reward and something to look forward to. If you don’t feel that way, try a different form of exercise. There’s more than just hitting the gym. Experiment with different types of movement until you find what actually feels enjoyable.

* Even if you only work out 10 minutes a day with a very basic beginner, low impact, no equipment routine, you would be so far ahead a year from now.

* Stop waiting for motivation and start building the identity of “I’m someone who moves my body for fun on the daily.”

* Identify your common self-sabotage patterns and notice what situations, emotions, or thoughts tend to trigger them. Prepare a battle plan ahead of time when you are in the right frame of mind.

* One off-track meal or missed workout does not erase your progress. 

* Set realistic goals that fit your current lifestyle rather than aiming for an all-or-nothing approach that requires an insane level of discipline and long-term self denial that you have literally never possessed.

* Keep healthy foods easy, quick and convenient while making less healthy choices less accessible.

* Create a backup plan for busy or stressful days, such as healthier take-out choices, pre-packaged meals kept in the freezer, and 10 minute equipment-free bedroom workout videos saved in your playlist.

* Never think that you’re above celebrating your small wins, including drinking more water, adding vegetables to meals, or completing a quick workout. Even if it's the same old same old. You should keep celebrating these new habits because a year or two ago you were striving to be this version of yourself.

* Avoid using food as a reward or punishment.

* Track habits instead of just outcomes so you can recognize progress even when results are slow.

* Remember your deeper reasons for wanting to be healthier and revisit them regularly.

* Surround yourself with supportive people who encourage your goals and healthy habits, even through the content you consume.

* Acknowledge your habits that lead to a setback and focus on your next positive choice rather than dwelling on mistakes. Get up, move forward.

June will be filled with love.

June will be filled with trust.

June will be filled with peace.

June will be filled with clarity.

June will be filled with miracles.

June will be filled with blessings.