![]() ![]() Since a lot of self-loathing people feel that they don’t deserve love, or beauty, or kindness, or anything other than a kick to the stomach when they’re already down, many of them will sabotage their relationships in order to keep others from getting too close to them. It also prevents them from taking part in anything that might bring them joy or fulfillment, since they’ve convinced themselves ahead of time that they’ll suck at anything they try. Negative self-talk like that sets a person up for failure, which reinforces their sense of self-loathing and shame. “Why bother trying, I’m just going to suck at it anyway.” They punish themselves with neglect, and then feel validated in hating themselves more and more. …not necessarily because they truly don’t care, but because they may feel like they don’t deserve to look or feel “good.” They stop caring about their physical appearance, and neglect even the basics of personal hygiene… ![]() People may stop bathing regularly, stop brushing their hair or teeth, wear the same clothes to sleep in that they wore during the day, etc. Those who overeat do so in order to feel shame later: it’s a solid excuse for despising themselves. Those who deny themselves food often feel like they don’t deserve the nourishment, or they’ll deny themselves everything except foods they dislike as a sort of punishment for even existing. You may need to try a different activity or a different time of day.Many people who struggle with self-loathing punish themselves with food: either by not eating enough of it, or binging. And if what you’re doing just isn’t working for you, revisit this list. Just make sure you hit it again the next day. If you miss a day or a workout, don’t worry about it. It all adds up! You could do a quick yoga routine when you wake up, take a brisk walk after lunch at work, and if you commute with public transportation, get off a stop earlier and walk the rest of the way home. The American Heart Association recommends a total of at least 150 minutes of moderate activity a week, but if that sounds overwhelming, try adding two or three short activity sessions most days of the week. It’s OK to fit in physical activity when you can. And if you just can’t imagine life without your daily phone chat with your BFF, take that call for a walk around the block. Get active together as a family, you’ll all benefit. There are many ways to fit exercise into your life, and it doesn’t mean you have to give up something else, like time with family and friends. Build it in.īuild activity into your schedule and lifestyle so it doesn’t feel like a chore. Once it becomes a habit, you’ll notice when you aren’t doing it. Exercise can become addictive in a good way. One way is to try to be active around the same time each day. It can take a while for a new behavior to become a habit, so give yourself time to get into a regular routine. ![]() And if you’re not a morning person, you’re not likely to get up at the crack of dawn to make a boot camp class. If you’re more of a lone wolf, running or swimming might be a better fit. Connecting with your peeps is a great way to stay motivated and avoid working out alone. If you’re a social person, do something that engages you socially – take a group dance class, join a recreational sports team, or start a walking group with friends. ![]() Instead of forcing yourself to do something you don’t enjoy, find ways to exercise that fit your personality. So how can you stop being a hater and get over exercise aversion? Here are some tips to help you add physical activity to your life – and maybe even learn to like it! Find your jam. And many say it’s because they just don’t like it. But most of us (about 80 percent of Americans) don’t make exercise a regular habit. There are a lot of ways to make regular activity part of your life – which can help you have more energy, handle stress better, reduce your risk of illness and disease, and look and feel good! It’s pretty much a no-brainer. You don’t have to be a gym hero to get enough physical activity to improve your health. Hate Exercise? Try these tips that may just change your mind. National Hypertension Control Initiative.Pets and Your Health / Healthy Bond for Life. ![]()
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