Why Am I Crying? The Raw and Painful Process of Self-Discovery Through Self-Care [Ep. 21]

Self Care Simplified

“Working out and eating healthy isn’t supposed to make you cry.” We've been told that self care, exercise, and good nutrition is strictly physical. It's just surface-level actions and behaviors. But then why on earth are so many of us falling apart into a ball of tears in the middle of a workout? Whether the feelings we have are sorrow, anger, a sense of being overwhelmed, or pure rage, the fact remains: it's completely normal to come face to face with some pretty big emotions during a workout.

This episode seeks to unravel what's going on underneath the surface when we're asked to do something extremely challenging and outside of our comfort zones. We'll stare down our pride, weaknesses, and true motivations for exercising. In the end, we're going to be called on to deny ourselves and our deepest ambitions, and adopt the ambitions and purpose of Jesus instead.

YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED! At the end of the episode, Megan will be answering your questions about Faith, Food, and Fitness.

1. Lindsay asks: "Can you talk about the big exercise ball? What’s the benefit of using it, and how can I get better at it?"

2. Paula asks: "I always find myself so hungry only an hour or two after I eat. Then I start looking around for something else to eat. Any ideas?"

MORE RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:

• Matthew 6:5
• Romans 3:23
• Mark 8:34-37
• 1 Peter 2:9
• Colossians 3:1-3
• 2 Timothy 1:7
• For my favorite physioball click here