How Self-Love Can Nurture a Consistent Fitness Routine

Let’s talk fitness. Moreso self-discipline and routine. There’s nothing Charty loves more than a morning routine (except maybe a cowboy and a Nooner.) Throughout the past few years, I’ve perfected my drill of waking up for early morning workouts, and people often ask me- how do you do it? How do you not turn snooze on and skip the class? How do you stay committed day after day? I know a lot of us struggle with the self-motivation to hold ourselves accountable and pour back into us. It’s hard! Especially when we’re tired, it’s dark out, and it feels like the universe is against us.

I found myself thinking about this idea of self-discipline or motivation to show up for ourselves. What it means to show up day in and day out for ourselves. How do we dredge up the motivation to follow through? It all relates back to our “why.” This is the second question I get asked about my routine- why do you do it? What does waking up at 5:30am do for you? I could say the typical answer of increased endorphins, a 600-calorie coffee reward after (kiss), feeling healthy, and strong in my body after. Yes, all these things are true, but I feel it’s deeper than that.

There are some mornings I’m miserable waking up. I crack one crusty eye open and am like “again?”, but then I remind myself of the reason I show up for myself. If I don’t take care of myself, treat myself kindly, and stay true to my word, who will? I’m going to sound like a tacky Home Goods sign some woman puts in her bathroom, but it all starts with self-love. Exercise is rewarding on so many levels, and sticking to that routine through love for ourselves is key.

Another great part of fitness is there are so many options. One option that may work great for someone, doesn’t work for someone else. I know for me; I need a group fitness class or 1x1 coaching. I can’t do the at home modalities because I will literally sit for 5 seconds, then immediately turn it off. I need that accountability and coaching from others to really commit. All to say that you must find what works for you to unleash that potential and inner reflection to find your own ‘why’ behind the routine. So, this week, I am urging all my peeps to think of their why next time they’re dragging a$$ to the gym and think about their relationship with themselves. WHY showing up is important for our relationship with ourselves.

X,

Charty