20/08/2026
Many people start exercising because they want to change how they look.
There's nothing wrong with that. With the pressure on social media it is also understandable! I've definitely been there too.
But over time, my reasons have changed. I no longer chase aesthetics, because for me, skinny has always meant I'm overexercising, too stressed or undernourished & that's exactly what I want to avoid.
As a paramedic, I've seen firsthand what happens when strength, balance and mobility are lost.
I've also experienced how movement sharpens my thinking, improves my mood and makes me a better version of myself.
These days, I'm not chasing abs. I'm chasing strong.
I'm investing in the person I hope to be decades from now - and enjoying the process as I do it 💃
What's your reason for exercising? Has it changed over the years?