one of the major reasons i've been able to start a running routine and enjoy running is because i've consciously said to myself over & over that this is not about weight loss, it's about getting strong, and forging a relationship to my body outside angst & panic attacks. 1/
there's so much messaging from everywhere - family, friends, omnipresent culture - that the only reason to exercise is aesthetic. that alienates people from their own bodies so much! i stayed away from anything fitnessy for so long bc of those messages. 2/
but just getting stronger and living in your body and inhabiting it fully - your pulsing limbs, your racing heart, your growing strength - is lovely in and of itself. don't let anyone tell you the only reason to move is to get smaller. fuck that. get strong enough to punch bears.
(also don't literally punch a bear.)
(also i know it's silly to be preaching only ~4 months into this whole thing, but it's a big change in my life enabled solely by blocking out a decade of shittiness)
not a bear puncher yet but i got guns. pew pew 😅 Image
anyway goals

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about to try running for 30 minutes straight... wish me luck.... #couchto5k
I DID IT I FUCKING DID IT I DID IT IM NOW A SWEAT HUMAN HYBRID IT TOOK SINCE APRIL 3 BUT I RAN FOR 30 MINUTES STRAIGHT 5k runner by fitness22 app ...
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literally never give strangers unsolicited weight loss advice. never. never do this
this also applies to relatives, friends, acquaintances, coworkers, and anyone in the world. don't ever give out unsolicited weight loss advice. it has never helped a soul, and it's cruel and harassing behavior.
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its 2:44am and im sad again. and i cant write. this is a struggle posts account until further notice
being sad for weeks at a time without interruption is a real bummer
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wait are yall not still tipping 25% on restaurants and delivery
cuz you should be
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straightened my hairrrr talia but with straight hair!
sorry but one more me with badly straightened hair but outside
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