I love this, Caroline! While I don't lift anymore, I used to get so much benefit from CrossFit - and by "benefit" I mean in body AND mind AND eating disorder recovery. I get similar benefits from yoga (which is my daily, non-negotiable movement practice). There's something deeply transformative in caretaking for our body as an act of discipline and devotion. Also in doing things that we think will be hard and uncomfortable but which ultimately leave us feeling better, stronger, and more closely connected to body, mind, breath, and spirit.
I love this, Caroline! While I don't lift anymore, I used to get so much benefit from CrossFit - and by "benefit" I mean in body AND mind AND eating disorder recovery. I get similar benefits from yoga (which is my daily, non-negotiable movement practice). There's something deeply transformative in caretaking for our body as an act of discipline and devotion. Also in doing things that we think will be hard and uncomfortable but which ultimately leave us feeling better, stronger, and more closely connected to body, mind, breath, and spirit.