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It Took a Chronic Illness For Me to Take Fitness Seriously


Published on 2025-02-03 17:03:08 - PopSugar
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  • Before developing a chronic illness, I rarely thought about health and fitness at all. I proudly wrote "none" under medical history, took yoga classes for fun, hit the gym sporadically in the summer, and danced in a studio throughout the year. Fitness felt optional because at the time, my health was a given
  • a luxury I can barely comprehend now.

The article on PopSugar titled "My Chronic Illness Made Me Rethink My Entire Fitness Journey" discusses the personal journey of the author, who has a chronic illness, in redefining their relationship with fitness. Initially, the author viewed exercise through a lens of societal expectations, focusing on aesthetics and performance. However, after being diagnosed with a chronic condition, they had to adapt their fitness goals to accommodate their health limitations. This shift led to a more compassionate and sustainable approach to fitness, emphasizing listening to one's body, setting realistic goals, and prioritizing health over appearance. The author learned to appreciate movement for its mental and physical benefits, rather than for external validation, and encourages others with chronic illnesses to find joy in exercise that suits their unique needs, promoting a message of self-care, acceptance, and resilience.

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[ https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/chronic-illness-fitness-journey-49426138 ]
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