Episode 4: Exercise Distress – Why Movement Feels Hard & How to Rebuild Trust with Your Body

Ever felt like you want to move your body, but something inside you just resists? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, I’m diving into exercise distress—why movement can feel overwhelming, even when we know it’s good for us.

I share my personal story of struggling with movement after childbirth, how I discovered my body was holding onto fear, and the steps I’m taking to rebuild trust with movement in a way that feels safe and supportive.

If you’ve ever felt exhausted, unmotivated, or even scared to exercise, this episode is for you.

🌿 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ What exercise distress is and why it happens
✔️ Signs that your body may be resisting movement
✔️ How past stress, overexertion, and lack of recovery impact your relationship with exercise
✔️ My personal experience with exercise distress after childbirth
✔️ Practical steps to ease back into movement with kindness

💛 Resources & Links:
Connect with me on Instagram:@foodtherapywithsaabira
Let’s chat about your recovery journey: www.saabirawazeer.com.au

👉 If this episode resonated with you, let me know! Screenshot this episode and tag me on Instagram, or send me a DM—I’d love to hear your thoughts.

💬 What’s one way you can bring movement back into your life without pressure? Let’s start the conversation.

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