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Episode 3327:

Josie Davis challenges the common belief that exercise is mainly about appearance, explaining how working out transformed her energy, mental health, and self-confidence. She describes how shifting the focus from body image to how exercise improves the mind and daily life can create a healthier, more sustainable relationship with fitness. Her experience shows that the greatest rewards of exercise often happen internally, long before any physical changes appear.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://josiemichelledavis.com/blog/2019/02/05/2019-1-26-what-ive-gained-from-exercise-that-is-way-better-than-abs/

Quotes to ponder:

"How I look is the least important reason I work out on a daily basis, and I truly believe that’s why I’ve been able to build such a strong and healthy relationship with the gym."

"It’s not a punishment to go to the gym because I don’t look good, it’s a pleasure to go to the gym because it makes me feel good."

"Workouts have taught me every single day that even when something’s hard, I can do it."

Episode references:

Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain: https://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/0316113514

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