Movement Snacks: I might have forgotten to send an email but I didn't forget this
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Hey Reader, I completely forgot to send an email to you last week. I had every intention of doing it. Then Monday came and went. And it wasn't until Thursday that I realized I hadn't sent an email. The same thing almost happened today. I reminded myself last night to write the email first thing and guess what? I nearly forgot again. I could blame lots of things. My kids are home and needing things from me constantly, so there's that distraction. I was doing other work that was equally important. I taught a strength class. And all of that is true. But the reality is that it's not part of my normal rhythm. So it's easy for it to slip my mind. There is one thing, however, that I never forget to do, no matter what is happening in my life. This leads me to my movement snack for the week. It might not surprise you to know that I never forget to move my body. There might be days that I do less -- a quick stretch before getting on the road if I'm traveling vs a 4 mile run. But I never actually forget to move my body. This is because movement has become more than a habit for me. It's embedded in my life. It is as necessary as eating and sleeping. I realize that might sounds a little out there. But I also know that my body always feels a lot better if I move, even if it's just for a few minutes. I also know that it's a lifestyle practice I want to continue as I get older because regular movement, more than almost anything else we have some control over, will impact the health of my body as I age. I also realize it can be tough to both establish a consistent habit of movement, then turn it into something that is more than a habit and instead, a lifestyle choice. But the best advice I can give is to start really small and simple. A cat/cow when your back is feeling tight. 10 squats when you're waiting for your tea/coffee to be ready. A tree pose when you're brushing your teeth. And as one of the participants in the current round of Power of One told me, "This program has helped me because I feel like I’m committing to something, even though it’s small, and I usually continue moving after your video finishes." There are so many ways to inject a little bit of movement into your day and then use that small step to add a little more when you're able. If you are ready for more, I have an app that can help. My app, Strength in Midlife, was created to build a consistent rhythm for movement, whether you use it daily or on a specific schedule. All of the classes on the app are between 5 and 20 minutes long, making it really easy to get moving. And starting tomorrow, Strength in Midlife is 20% off. You can always test it out for 7 days and if it's not for you, you can get a full refund (so long as you cancel your subscription before the end of the week). Get more info about Strength in Midlife here. (and heads up: I'll be sending a few more emails during the next 10 days while this promo is happening. If you know you're not interested, please click here and I'll make sure you don't get any of those extra promotional emails) I'm always looking for suggestions for what to feature in this newsletter or on my YouTube channel. My intention is to make movement more accessible and as someone who moves her body enthusiastically every day, I'm not always connected to what will best support those who struggle with making movement more of a priority. You can respond to this email with your questions or requests. You can also add your voice to the new request I made on my YouTube channel here. Thanks for being a part of my community this year. I am so grateful for you. Warmly, Naomi Want to stay in touch during the week? Here are a 2 easy ways: Follow me on Instagram, where I share movement inspiration 3x a week as acts of resistance, connection, and strength. Follow me on substack, where I write about the intersection of movement, perimenopause, and the culture that we are all moving through. Or better yet, subscribe so you have immediate access to regular essays, including my most recent substacks. There are many ways to support my writing on substack, which focuses on women's health and motherhood during perimenopause through an anti-diet and pro-science lens: 😍 Become a free subscriber |