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15 Self Care Remedies For When You Don't Feel Like Going To The Gym

Because you don't have to kill yourself at the gym to take care of your body.

Irelyn Jannuzzi

Mar 13, 2019

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15 Self Care Remedies For When You Don't Feel Like Going To The Gym

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For the typical gym-goers who like to stay in a routine, what do you do when you just don't have the motivation to go? I know one thing, you shouldn't punish yourself. Taking care of your body can come in many forms, not just pumping iron. Here are some that will make you feel better doing one or all of them.

1. Eat balanced.

A balanced lifestyle is key to happiness ladies and gentlemen. Make yourself a nice salad, or pizza, start from scratch, get ingredients, turn up the music, and enjoy yourself.

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2. Listen to music and light a candle.

Just laying down, listening to music in bed is peaceful.

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3. Face masks.

These are probably one of the most soothing and liberating things you can do for yourself.

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4. Stretch/Yoga.

This is so good for your body, and extremely relaxing.

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5. Take a hot shower/bath.

Stay in there for a while and shave your legs too.

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6. Drink green tea.

I recommend the Yogi brand: Green Tea Kombucha….hits the spot.

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7. Write.

Write down your thoughts, goals, or schedule for the week. Writing relieves tension built up in your mind.

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8. Go on a walk/hike.

Nature is beautiful, don't take it for granted.

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10. Color/Draw.

Art is the silent language of the world. Even if you can't draw...doodle. It works.

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11. Watch a movie.

This might not seem like self care, but girl when you're stressed, a new TV series or movie is a great distraction.

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12. Watch Youtubers

LOVE this. Some of my favorites are Gabby Scheyen, Jen Bretty, Whitney SImmons, Macy Eleni, Olivia Vargas, and Kenzie Brenna.

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13. Coffee.

Because it makes everyone feel better.

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14. Drink water.

I've come to learn that water is your best friend. It does many good things for you, so please hydrate yourself.

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15. Online Shopping.

Retail therapy is my best friend and could be yours too.

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15 Self Care Remedies For When You Don't Feel Like Going To The Gym

Because you don't have to kill yourself at the gym to take care of your body.

1. Eat balanced.

2. Listen to music and light a candle.

3. Face masks.

4. Stretch/Yoga.

5. Take a hot shower/bath.

6. Drink green tea.

7. Write.

8. Go on a walk/hike.

10. Color/Draw.

11. Watch a movie.

12. Watch Youtubers

13. Coffee.

14. Drink water.

15. Online Shopping.

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What happened in the beginning, and how the heavens were set in motion.

But you know you still know every word.

1. "Big Pimpin'" - Jay-Z ft. UGK

2. "Mr. Brightside" - The Killers

3. "Lose Yourself" - Eminem

4. "Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue (The Angry American) - Toby Keith

5. "Drop It Like It's Hot" - Snoop Dogg ft. Pharrell Williams

6. "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" - Green Day

7. "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" - Panic! At The Disco

8. "Semi-Charmed Life" - Third Eye Blind

9. "Baby Got Back" - Sir Mix A Lot

10. "Get Low" - Lil Jon ft. Ying Yang Twinz

11. "Check Yes Or No" - George Strait

12. "Ride Wit Me" - Nelly

13. "Pony" - Ginuwine

14. "Cleanin' Out My Closet" - Eminem

15. "Gangstas Paradise" - Coolio

16. "It Was A Good Day" - Ice Cube

17. "What's Your Fantasy" - Ludacris

18. "Everybody (Backstreets Back)" - Backstreet Boys

19. "Misery Business" - Paramore

20. "Steal My Sunshine" - Len

21. "Fly" - Sugar Ray

22. "Song 2" - Blur

23. "Buddy Holly" - Weezer

24. "No Rain" - Blind Melon

25. "99 Problems" - Jay-Z

Appreciation for some of life's most discredited pleasures.

1. Sun showers

2. Smiles

3. Tight hugs

4. Discovering new foods you like.

5. Laying in bed after a long day.

6. And being completely relaxed

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9. Over-sized clothes

10. Contagious laughs

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14. Surprises

15. Blanket cocoons

16. Good hair days

17. Really good coffee

18. Days where you're in a good mood naturally and for no particular reason

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20. When they give you a lot of guac at Chipotle

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