"Whether you're big, small, short, tall, curvy, round, or pear-shaped, you have to admit that the human body is a miraculous creation. I'm thankful for mine every day, and I take care of it as best I'm able. That means eating foos that give my body the nutrients it craves. And sleeping enough to let it properly recharge. And exercising to keep it as strong as it can be. For me these days, exercise is about agility and flexibility. I do a lot of resistance stretching. I practice yoga. And I walk, walk, walk. I think every day is better when it includes a hike.
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"Exercising as a new mum helps you feel proud of your body. Previously, I was self-conscious whereas now I’ve created a human being – all the stretch marks and lines, the breastfeeding – all this insecurity I had before doesn’t exist. You see mums at these classes and you realise that everyone has their own shape and size and you are who you are and your body has just done this amazing thing and it should be celebrated. “I was one of those little boys who would hide behind his mum’s leg and not speak to anyone. But then, I had my first ballet lesson at age 7: it was like the whole world burst open. I was free! This is #whyimove. There’s a moment just before the curtain comes up when everything becomes quiet — the orchestra stops tuning, and you get this rush of adrenaline. Dancers have an addiction to work, because there’s always something to improve. but we’re not robots or athletes, we’re artists trying to tell a story with our bodies.” "I am not a bodybuilder, I’m not a weight trainer, I’m a normal woman who goes to work every morning. The difference is I want to keep fit, it makes me happy and it makes me feel good about myself. |
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