Kari Wingo

Do you have to talk yourself into exercise?

I used to be that way, too. I was a bit in denial that exercise made me feel better.

No, really.

Somehow I convinced myself that I was lazy. I'm not sure where or when it started, but I actually referred to myself as lazy, and I felt like exercise was a chore.

I had created a story for myself that wasn't true.

I'm not lazy. Nor is exercise a chore for me.

I needed to find an exercise that I actually enjoyed. I needed a reason to get up and get moving.

When I tried Pilates, I felt like I had found something new and exciting. It was challenging, different every session, and FUN.

I no longer have to talk myself into exercising. Pilates, and now Yoga, is reason enough to get my butt on my mat and move.

Maybe you wouldn't have to talk yourself into moving, either. Are you ready to try something fun?

Drop a 🙌🏻 in the comments if you are, and let's chat about it!

Y'all. I'm Swimming in this picture, but I could be swimming to pick up my kids today.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's been raining since I don't remember when, and I'm about done with it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Is it raining where you are today? If not, let me know - I love to live vicariously through others!

Yesterday, I ripped off a pretty big bandaid.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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In my regular weekly newsletter, I shared my first ever blog post and asked the lovely people on my list to share it.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It was pretty scary, but I did it, and after all that fear...nothing to worry about. The few people who've read it have given me great feedback, and I truly value THEIR opinion. They're the ones that matter. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So I guess I'm ripping another one off today and asking you to take a few minutes to read it. The link is below, and I'd love to hear what you think about it. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I share 5 differences between Pilates and Yoga and how the two have become vital to my well-being. More to come in the future, but in the meantime, I'm celebrating this Friday! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I did a thing, shared it, and let go of some fear. And it's not even noon yet!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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https://www.kariwingo.com/blog/5-differences-between-pilates-yoga

Remember a few months ago, when I told you about the pinched nerve in my butt? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ve spent most of the time since injuring my poor t**h worrying that I’d make it worse or that I had done permanent damage.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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While the worry kept me doing my homework, it was draining. Luckily, when I saw my chiropractor last week, she gave me the go-ahead to get back to it! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yes, I was elated last Thursday. But Monday night, I felt some pain creep back in. Tuesday, I spent the day doing the things I knew would bring relief.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You know what?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It worked. I slept through the night, pain-free. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yesterday, I got the relief I needed. Not just pain relief. I let go of the worry.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I had pain, but I made it go away. When I realized my work (and Angela Scopel's work;)) paid off, and that I didn't need to worry anymore, I relaxed for the first time in months. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I no longer need to waste my energy on the “what if” something happens because I know that I have the tools to fix it. I'm too relaxed to care.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Do you have the tools you need to let go of fear or worry?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It's Monday! I thought I'd share a little to get this week going on a good note.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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3 Random Facts about me:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
1. I was a Williams before I married a Wingo. So I moved DOWN in the alphabet.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2. I worked as a writer's assistant right after college. (I actually used my English degree!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3. I spent 3 years in Montana, and I'd move back in a heartbeat. I'll always choose 🏔 over 🏖.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What's one random fun fact about you? Let me know in the comments!

Spending time with my legs up the wall to try and reset this Monday afternoon.

Have you scheduled a break today? Have you given yourself a chance to reset?

This is your friendly reminder to take a break!

Let me know in the comments how you reset. I’m always looking for new ideas.☺️

Throwing it WAY back to 2012 this !⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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This pic is one of my absolute faves for so many reasons. We went to Ireland and played golf every other day, and it was one of the best trips of my life.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Fun fact: I wrote my research paper on how my golf game improved when I started Pilates. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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That feels like a lifetime ago! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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When we finally get back on the golf course, I know Pilates will help me again. In the meantime, it’s keeping me feeling great after Crazy 8’s marathons with the fam. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Not too shabby, that Pilates😜 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How was your Monday?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I asked The Teacher's Tutelage FB Group to describe their Monday with a GIF, and it was a great way to start a Tuesday!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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So let's try an afternoon laugh with emojis - drop one (or as many as you need) in the comments and let me know how your Monday went.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'll start: 😣🥱

Or drop a GIF...I just love them!

Halfway isn't such a horrible place to be, am I right?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Halfway through the week. I'm that much closer to meeting , , and some fellow Agency members in person!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Halfway off the Arc in this pic, and it's one of my favorite stretches OF ALL TIME. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm halfway done with vaccine shots (2nd one tomorrow!). That much closer to feeling some relief.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Halfway through potty training the 2nd kid. We hope more than half, but let's not get ahead of ourselves....⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Halfway through Schitt's Creek - yes, we're late to the game, but better late than never!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Are you feeling good about halfway today? Drop a 😉 in the comments if you are, or better yet, tell me what it is and let's celebrate!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📸: Sara Turk

It's been almost a year since Sara Turk took this picture. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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A year ago, I started teaching virtually out of what was once our shared office, then a playroom for the kids, and now my studio/office.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I adapted, as we all did, and I'm still surprised by how much I've loved it. I've got a newfound appreciation for mat exercises, and I've been able to grow my "studio" while reducing costs. I've found more creativity in my sessions and classes, and it's given me so many new ideas. I've launched a website and started online programs with people I love working with.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Yes, the pandemic has had a negative impact on most of us in one way, shape, or form, but in this one area for me...it's been transformational. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I try to focus on that when the negatives come creeping in, and it's getting me through the 💩.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What's one positive that's come out of all this for you? Let me know in the comments!

I've been quiet for a few days, my friends. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I think I just needed a break. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As an introvert, I take my breaks and recharge alone. I retreat into a book, music, meditation, journaling, etc. I need time by myself to feel grounded and hit the reset button.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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How do you recharge? Do you need to be with people and feed off of their energy, or do you like to go it alone, like me?

My leg is asleep, and I don’t want to get up. How freaking cute is this dog?!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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She’s not mine, and she’s leaving tomorrow with my parents, but until then...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’ll write to you whilst smelling puppy!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The Teacher’s Tutelage closes tomorrow night! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Don’t be like this pup and sleep through it. Click the link below to check out all the deets and sign up.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m shameless.

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