Don't be so hard on yourself. Easier said than done, huh? Especially this time of year when we are expected to behave a certain way: cheerful, successful, all put together. There is so much pressure to be "perfect." It's an internal struggle that we face every day. Well... Erin Simon is here to tell you it's okay to let go of that pressure.
Her way of letting go came from a diagnosis of PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). From this diagnosis she learned how to take care of her body by using health as an internal "preventative measure" rather than as something aesthetic or external.
"I stopped thinking of fitness and how I was eating in terms of like, 'oh, because I want to look a certain way or stay on top of my appearance or whatever.' It changed from that to being, 'well, I need to manage what's going on in my body.'"
We talk about this and SO MUCH MORE! Thanks for listening!!
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Erin Simon: @eristafit
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James: @jamesissmiling
Katie: @katierose_nunziato
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The Holidays can be a trying time for many people. Time with family can be daunting. Being surrounded by food can be overwhelming. Getting out of whack with travel can be unsettling. There are many ways our mental and physical health can waiver during the Holidays and I'm here to talk to you about the ways you can get through it.
In this episode we talk about:
Get Help for Eating Disorders:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
Call: (800) 931-2237
Additional Eating Disorder resources: bornthisway.foundation/get-help-now
Travel With Curves Blog: http://travelwithcurves.com/blog/2016/12/16/staying-body-positive-through-the-holidays?rq=holidays
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** Music in the Episode is Royalty Free/PodSafe - Carol Of The Bells by Audionautix**
"My brain and my voice and my ability to communicate as a human being, to me, will always be more important than what I look like," - James Rose - CAO of F4A
"I've gone through very horrible body image issues and I've been through the ringer with eating disorders and so many things... so I know that I need to constantly check back in with myself and see if I'm okay, if I'm relapsing or anything like that. So, I need to allow myself to have whatever thoughts are coming naturally, but, once I do I need to choose to replace those accusations or those negative thoughts with affirmations. That's how I am able to think positive things about myself." - Caitie C - CEO of F4A
"In order to have a positive body image, we need to start unpacking the societal messages of why looking a certain way is considered to be 'bad,' or 'not healthful,' or just 'ugly' even." - Kaite-Rose - CPO of F4A
"I'm doing this because I want to feel my best, what can my body do instead of what can my body look like?" - Erin S.
The F.I.T. 4 All Team is back for PART II! This time around we talk about how a F4A event works and how they have evolved over time. Then we get personal with the guests about how THEY define "Body Image" and how they are able to speak to themselves positively. Lastly, they give advice to anyone who feels like they struggle with fitness. This episode is full of wonderful words of encouragement, wisdom, and tools on how to be more kind to your mind, body, and soul.
FIND F.I.T4ALL :
Instagram: @f.i.t.4all
FB: FIT 4 ALL
THE PANEL ON INSTAGRAM:
Caitie: @caitie.did
James: @jamesissmiling
Erin: @eristafit
Katie: @katierose_nunziato
ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL FOR KIDS:
Donate here: stmaryskids.org/giving
THANKFUL 30 CHALLENGE
Use #Thankful30 or #LYBThankful30 for 30 days of gratitude. Post something EVERY DAY that you are thankful/grateful for through the Holiday Season!
Tag @love_your_bodd on instagram!
Love Your Bodd Stuffz
Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd
Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com
Tweet: @LoveYourBodd
Instagram: @love_your_bodd
Facebook: Love Your Bodd
Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram
Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc
Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:
https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc
Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:
Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:
https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873
(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)
The next couple of episodes are incredibly special! I have Caitie, James, Erin, & Katie of the inclusive fitness non-profit F.I.T.4All. I had to break this interview into TWO PARTS because that's how much AWESOME-NESS these four incredible individuals brought to the table!
IN F.I.T.4All PART I you will learn all about the F.I.T.4All mission and how it has evolved. This non-profit organization is dedicated to making fitness more inclusive, sustainable, and FUN for everyone! The goal is to give you the tools you need to live your "fit-est" life by your own definition. They focus on a holistic wellness approach with a 3 step process - Fuel, Integrate, & Thrive! That's what the F.I.T. in F.I.T.4All stands for!
Tune in next week for Part 2 where we dive a little deeper into everything discussed in Part 1 plus some deep discussion on the term "body image."
FIND F.I.T4ALL :
Instagram: @f.i.t.4all
FB: FIT 4 ALL
THE PANEL ON INSTAGRAM:
Caitie: @caitie.did
James: @jamesissmiling
Erin: @eristafit
Katie: @katierose_nunziato
THANKFUL 30 CHALLENGE
Use #Thankful30 or #LYBThankful30 for 30 days of gratitude. Post something EVERY DAY that you are thankful/grateful for through the Holiday Season!
Tag @love_your_bodd on instagram!
Love Your Bodd Stuffz
Website: www.heather-boddy.com/loveyourbodd
Email LYB: loveyourboddcast@gmail.com
Tweet: @LoveYourBodd
Instagram: @love_your_bodd
Facebook: Love Your Bodd
Find Heather @HeatherBoddy on Snapchat, Twitter & Instagram
Wanna become a Pop Pilates Instructor? Follow this link to find a training near you: https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/527/osBvwVQc
Outside of the US? Don’t worry you can get online international training here:
https://www.poppilateslife.com/a/528/osBvwVQc
Love Popflex Activewear? Buy here and save:
Sign up for your BEACHBODY ON DEMAND 14 DAY FREE TRIAL:
https://www.teambeachbody.com/signup/-/signup/club?referringRepId=445873
(Select the bottom right option unless you wanna bite the bullet and sign up for the full monty! Heather will be your coach if you follow the link above!)