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Checking Your Intent to Move Your Body

Movement can be a source of ease and enjoyment — or it can quietly become another way an eating disorder tries to control your body. This isn't about earning food or punishing yourself. It's about checking in with why you're moving, and finding ways to move that actually feel good.

Check your intent

I enjoy moving my body in the following ways:

I am going to work on moving my body in the following ways:

Get creative

Let's get creative with moving your body. I want you to be curious and flexible and give yourself permission to try some different ways of moving your body. See the list below and find 3-5 new ways of moving your body. Then try these instead of ED exercise.

Cycle

Tumbling

Ride your bike

Pacing

Walk

Bootcamp

Hike

Kickboxing

Run

Kayaking

Swim

Paddleboard

Dance

Row

Dance class

Climb stairs

Stretch

Moving your arms and legs

Yoga

Other:

Restorative yoga

Other:

Tai chi

Other:

Body weight exercises

Other:

Strength movements

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