We need to stop negotiating for junk food aka. sweets, soft drinks, desserts, biscuits, beer, etc. with exercise.
You don’t have to do anything to eat and drink whatever you want.
Never punish yourself with physical activity after eating something, whatever it is.
Enjoy the foods and drinks you eat and feel good about them in the moment. Enjoy going for coffee or a few beers with friends.
Food is a positive thing, especially when it involves bringing us closer together and forming human connection.
Physical activity is not a punishment.
Physical activity is done because you feel good about it, because it is fun and good for your long-term health.
Eating what we want and also exercising are two POSITIVE things we do because we feel good about it in one way or another. One doesn’t have to be conditional on the other and neither should be a reward or punishment for the other.
Exercise because you feel good about it.
Treat yourself and enjoy food because you feel good about it.
Stop the self-abuse, negative self talk, and self inflicted punishment.
Be physically active, enjoy the foods you love often, and do what you feel good about.
If you would like to work with me online coaching is available. Contact me to book a complimentary call.
I also run a free Facebook group for mature female cyclists where I share lots of tips for improving on hills, endurance, speed, power, health, strength and hormones. Here’s the link if you’d like to join:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/agewithoutlimits
Or if you’d like to see more info about the Online Cycling Transformation Program for Mature Females, where we transform your health, performance, enjoyment and longevity on and off the bike, here is that link:
https://go.heidivilesperformance.uk/apply-now
