Mental & physical fitness at FLLL?

Fitness is self-care. Fitness is showing up. Fitness is deeper than exercise. Let’s talk about.

When people hear the word fitness they immediately think about exercising. sweating, running, hot yoga, weight lifting or the gym. At Fit Life Lit Life fitness means self-care. Toning, sculpting, building muscle, stretching and/or maintaining your fit in that area. It is important because our mental and physical well-being goes hand and hand. One drives the other. When you show up for yourself mentally you begin to move physically or when you show up for yourself physically you begin to think higher mentally.

You can stretch your mindset by building muscle (positive thinking habits). You can tone your mind but being mindful of the things you continue to tell yourself. Over time, that will strengthen your mindset and discipline will be built. You can maintain your fit but continuing to show up. Mental fitness is about growth, elevation, how you response to yourself, respond to other people, giving yourself grace, and other things in life. Don’t get me wrong, being mentally fit doesn’t mean you do not have moments and you are happy every second of the day. It doesn’t mean do not become overwhelmed, nervous or uncertain. Mental fitness is about building, stretching and toning meaning you are learning how to handle yourself when the unexpected happens. It means you are not letting temporary moments direct your life. As mentioned previously, mental and physical fitness goes hand and hand, therefore think about your mental fitness like your physical fitness. You do not expect to see physical results after 3 days of hitting the gym and clean eating. You don’t workout once and expect to stay physically active forever. Mental fitness works the same way. It requires action, work and showing up.

Continue reading to learn what mental fitness and physical fitness looks like.

Mental fitness at Fit Life Lit Life looks like:

• Positive thinking but without ignoring your reality

• Live in your reality and take responsibility of your choice

• Remember, you are in control

• Not negatively overthinking things (Change what you can control. Pray over what you cannot control)

• Remaining faithful an hopefully during difficult seasons

• Being open minded to new opportunities

• Being willing to learn

• Speak honesty to yourself but know when to be kind to yourself

• Not doubting yourself

• Peep negative self-talk and stop yourself in your tracks

• Being confident mentally - Knowing you are one of one (different, rare, raw, unique)

• Creating and setting standards and boundaries

• Practicing gratitude

• Being able to looking ahead of yourself (brightly and positivity)

• Being mindful and aware of things that trigger you (Knowing when to leave &/or speak up)

• Lots of self-love talk (no matter what season you are in) Temporary moment don’t last

• Get out of your head - Do it nervous

• Stretch your mind - Walk in by yourself, do not avoid tough conversation, admit when you were wrong or trying something new (food, locations, hairstyle, nail color, fashion, etc.) This can open new opportunities or you personally and professionally.

Physical fitness at Fit Life Lit Life looks like:

• Moving your body regularly (sometimes 2x a day)

• Having fun by engaging in movements you enjoy (Swimming, dancing, running, weight lifting, calisthenics, etc.)

• Mindful eating - Yes, enjoy the chips, dip and buttercake but not daily or weekly. Listen to your body and bee mindful of your body goals or what you are maintaining. Choosing more foods that fuel, energize and nourish your body.

• Drink water. How much your asked? ENOUGH!

• Not being lazy - Running errands and overall adulting. Find joy in things you don’t feel like doing.

• Vitamins / supplements intake as needed. Eating vegetables is a natural source of vitamins

• Caring for your hair (deep conditioning, ends trimmed, hot oil treatments - all as needed)

• Caring for your skin (Full body exfoliating, lotions, oils, body mist, perfume, massages)

• Wearing your clothes - Everyday is a blessing. You are the occasion. Pop the tags and put it on!

• Wearing clean clothing

• Building routine - Example: Morning prayer, affirmations, music while you get ready, breakfast and gym

• Open to change habits

• Rest/Recover - Know when it is time and take that time

• Listening to your body - Our body talks to us before the results begin to show. Don’t ignore the signs.

• Getting outside - It might look like once a month but outside is calling you. Solo dinner, girls day out or date night.

• Doing things that make you feel good, refreshed, alive confident, sexy, beautiful and ready for the day ahead.

Stretch out by planning and thinking ahead. Stretch beyond was is comfortable to you. Tone it by showing up your plans. Fine-tune your habits. Build it by staying consistent with actions and effort. Build confidence, healthier habits, routine, discipline and self-awareness. Maintain it but keep what you’ve work hard to build. Appreciate what helped you become strong, confident and happier within.

At Fit Life Lit Life a Fit Life is a Lit Life.
We believe is taking fitness out of the gym and into real human life. Focusing on your fit will build a better you from the inside out. It is not about being perfect and carrying the past. It is about being better, aiming to be your best and focusing on today moving forward. It’s simple because it’s possible. Here at FLLL we are about:

Showing up with action - Deading the excuses
Exercising out time on earth by investing into ourselves
Living in our reality
Putting our BEST foot forward
Fixing everything we have control over and prayer over what we do not
Building confidence
Changing what doesn’t fit
Build more self-awareness
Join community (when and if needed)
Positive self-care
Giving ourselves grace
Never afraid to do it or go alone
Looking good and having fun with everything we do
Mindful eating
Learning
Not aiming for perfection
Stretching, toning and building ourselves up
Taking breaks when needed
Working on accountability
Pouring into others (youth - elders)
Respecting ourselves
Giving ourselves grace
Understanding it is never too late to grow & make change
Saying “No” and knowing when to say “Yes”
Speaking up when needed
Overall, loving on ourselves

Comment down below what you have learned about what mental and physical fitness means at Fit Life Lit Life. Share a routine you currently have and the benefits or a routine you want to create and what is stopping you. Feel free to say hello as well. 😊