3327: What I've Gained From Exercise That's Way Better Than Abs by Josie Michelle Davis on Movement And Mental Health

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3327: Josie Davis challenges the common belief that exercise is mainly about appearance, explaining how working out transformed her energy, mental health, and self-confidence. She describes how shifting the focus from body image to how exercise improves the mind and daily life can create a healthier, more sustainable relationship with fitness. Her experience shows that the greatest rewards of exercise often happen internally, long before any physical changes appear. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://josiemichelledavis.com/blog/2019/02/05/2019-1-26-what-ive-gained-from-exercise-that-is-way-better-than-abs/ Quotes to ponder: "How I look is the least important reason I work out on a daily basis, and I truly believe that’s why I’ve been able to build such a strong and healthy relationship with the gym." "It’s not a punishment to go to the gym because I don’t look good, it’s a pleasure to go to the gym because it makes me feel good." "Workouts have taught me every single day that even when something’s hard, I can do it." Episode references: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/0316113514 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices