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Written by Dr. Layne Norton, Ph.D.Monday, 30 April 2012 12:00

There are many myths that people cling to so strongly that they are accepted as fact— even though there may be little or no scientific evidence supporting these myths. Protein might possibly have…

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Find yours.

Dont just workout because you think you have to look a certain way, or feel a certain way, or even squat a certain amount. Fitness and strength encompass much more than just physical attributes. Push yourself for reasons that inspire you. I would recommend everyone write a little…

I got tired of hating myself and only seeing my body in purely aesthetic terms. I needed to start using my body in a variety of ways in order to become comfortable and accepting of it, and eventually, to learn to love it. And it’s not about what I look like anymore; it’s only about how I feel.

I am now able to recognize that my body is capable of so much more than simply being perceived as physically attractive to myself and others. My interest in fitness has become a healthy coping mechanism to combat the depression that for years I attempted to fight with self harm and disordered behaviors.

It gives me something to care about; something to be excited for when I wake up in the morning. It’s something I can continue throughout my entire life; there’s no one goal that I’ll reach and consider that I’ve “made it”. It’s a constant journey to becoming the person I want to be. It’s something that will always be there, as long as I want it.