Transformation When You Honor Your Authentic Body Type
Showing up for your authentic body is one of the most amazing things you can do for yourself. It’s not about restricting your food or exercising every day or even about your goal body weight.
It’s about finding what works for you and your body type and choosing to honor that every day. From the exercise that feels good, to food that nourishes you, to the sleep that supports you, to the clothes that feel authentic - let’s unpack how to show up for your authentic body.
Support Your Authentic Body By:
Identifying your body type (ectomorph, mesomorph, endomorph)
Eating foods that nourish your body type
Finding movement that your body loves
Figuring out your ideal sleep schedule
Wearing what you want and what your body feels good in
Find Out Your Body Type
Showing up for your authentic body means doing the things that feel good for it, regardless of what you “should” do. This might take some trial and error to find how your body functions best, but trust me when I say it’s worth it.
A big part of showing up for your authentic body is figuring out what your body type is.
There are three main body types: ectomorph, mesomorph, and endomorph.
Each body type responds differently to exercise and nutrition, and it’s up to you to choose how to honor that.
Eat, Move, Sleep, and Dress to Support Your Authentic Body
The other keys to supporting your authentic body stem from knowing what your body type is. Each body type needs to follow some more specific nutrition guidelines - but that’s all they are: guidelines. It’s up to you to figure out what works best for you.
It’s also so important for you to find a way to move your body that feels good for you. If you don’t like to run, don’t run. Exercise should be both enjoyable and make you feel good, so if it doesn’t do either of these things, don’t do it.
Finding your ideal sleep schedule is an important step to supporting your authentic body. You may need more - or less - sleep than your friends and both are totally valid. In my recent podcast episode Honoring Your Authentic Body, we also talk about how to dress to support your authentic body, and the importance of the words you use for yourself.
Think about how amazing your ideal body is. Do you want to get to know it better? Today you are in your amazing body. You start showing up for your authentic body now. How does it like to be talked to? Rested? Fed? Worked out? Dressed? Ask those questions and dive in. It’s so worth it.
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About Ali Novitsky, MD
Dr. Novitsky is certified by the Life Coach School, Obesity Board Certified, a physician speaker, and fitness enthusiast. Ali helps women physicians achieve their optimal health with scientific, yet intuitive, principles that work.
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