CRAFTING A SIMPLE EXERCISE ROUTINE.

At my age, I’ve tried it all. And what I’ve learned is that moving your body is a key part of wellness — but it’s not the whole picture. Exercise doesn’t have to be HARD to be effective.

I spent years on gym memberships, doing things I didn’t enjoy (like running 😒), and still never hit my weight loss goals. I remember taking a 6 am boot camp class five days a week for an entire school year with my husband — rushing home every morning before our kids woke up. I invested time and money to get stronger and shave a few minutes off my mile, yet I still didn’t lose a pound or drop a dress size. At the time, I was on an Atkins-keto diet and even used Keto urine strips to measure ketosis. The stress of trying to fit everything in before work and getting the kids off to school had me living in a constant state of “Rushing Woman’s Syndrome” (Weaver, Libby) — a condition that undermines the very systems that support a healthy metabolism.

A longevity and obesity management physician once told me, “Don’t set your alarm to go pound your body. Whatever you accomplish in those 45 minutes at the expense of sleep is not worth it.” She was right! But I was convinced I had to work HARD at everything in my life to see results. That mindset held me back for years.

The last four years have been a transformation for me. I’ve peeled back the layers of diet, exercise, sleep hygiene, hormone health, and an underlying medical condition to truly figure out what works. Now, my exercise routine is SIMPLE: Walking, Reformer Pilates, and Functional Fitness/Resistance Training.

Yours can be SIMPLE too. The key is to find what you enjoy! What does your movement routine look like right now? Or do you struggle to keep one? Share in the comments below.

❤️

KELLY