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LESS STRESS: MORE “YES”
pounding the treadmill, lifting weights, or slogging
through a grueling spin class filled her with dread.
She wasn't a gym person. She wasn't an athlete.
She wasn't even particularly… coordinated.
But she was starting to feel the effects of her
sedentary lifestyle. Stiffness. Aches. Low energy. And
a general feeling of being… disconnected from her
body.
She thought about her "Yes" Inventory. Energy.
Vitality. Feeling good. Movement was essential for all
those things. But how could she incorporate it into
her life without adding more stress?
She decided to take a different approach. A
movement intervention.
She consulted a physical therapist. A pragmatic,
down-to-earth woman who understood the challenges
of a busy life.
"You don't need to train for a marathon," she told
Billie. "Just move your body. Find something you
enjoy. And make it a habit."
She gave Billie a simple framework.
• The 10-Minute Rule: Aim for at least 10
minutes of movement every day. It's less
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