14/09/2025
“The gym used to be my sanctuary. Now, it's my greatest source of anxiety”.
Sound familiar?"
Let's talk about the unspoken pressure to "push through" when your chronically ill body is screaming for rest.
I've been there, standing in front of my closet, willing myself to put on those workout clothes. Guilt creeping in as I imagined canceling on my workout buddy. Again.
Here's the truth bomb: Pushing your sick body past its limits isn't strength. It's a fast track to burnout and longer recovery times.
For years, I bought into the "no pain, no gain" mentality. I'd drag myself to spin class, ignoring the fatigue, the dizziness, the way my legs felt like lead. I thought I was being tough. Resilient.
What I was really doing? Ignoring my body's wisdom and setting myself up for massive crashes.
It wasn't until I learned to honour my energy levels that things started to shift!’
Now, some days that means gentle yoga. Other days, it's a nap instead of a workout. And you know what? I feel stronger and more in tune with my body than ever before.
Here's the game-changer: True strength is listening to your body, not silencing it 😮💨😮💨😮💨
If you're nodding along, feeling seen in the struggle between what you think you "should" do and what your body actually needs, I want you to know – there's another way.
A way to build strength that doesn't leave you depleted. A way to stay active that honors your unique needs and fluctuating energy levels.
Drop a "💪" in the comments if you're ready to redefine what strength looks like for YOU. Let's start a conversation about gentle power and sustainable self-care that actually fits your life with chronic illness 🙌🏻🙌🏻
Your body is speaking. It's time we started listening.
