The Not So Typical Fitness Blog
A space where fitness meets real life, without the pressure to fit the "perfect" mould. From breaking down gym anxiety to finding routines that actually work for neurodivergent minds and bodies.
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Why Your Brain Sabotages Your Workouts (And What Actually Works Instead)
You want to exercise but can't make it happen. It's not laziness—it's executive dysfunction. Here are 10 strategies that actually work with your neurodivergent brain.
Small Wins in the Gym: Building Real Confidence
True fitness progress isn’t about dramatic transformations, it’s about the small wins that build confidence. In this post, I share a client story that shows how taking one small step in the gym can make all the difference.
Ozempic and Wegovy for Weight Loss: Why Mental Health Matters More Than the Scale
Weight loss injections like Ozempic and Wegovy are valid medical tools; no judgment here. But after losing 100lbs and gaining it back, I learned the hard truth: semaglutide and similar medications won't fix your mental health.
Some Days I Struggle Too: Mental Health and the Gym
Even as a personal trainer, I have days where mental exhaustion, anxiety, or overwhelm make movement feel impossible. This blog is an honest look at what it’s really like to navigate fitness while living with mental health challenges — and how to build routines that are flexible, compassionate, and actually sustainable.
5 Small Wins That Matter More Than Weight Loss
Small wins you experience tell a far bigger story about your wellbeing than quick wins can. In this post, we’re celebrating 5 powerful signs of real progress that often happen long before the number on the scale changes.
Executive Dysfunction and Fitness: Making Exercise Work for Your Neurodivergent Brain
Executive dysfunction makes the hardest part of fitness the process of starting and not the workout itself. Learn five practical strategies to work with your brain, including how breaking tasks into micro-steps and reducing decision fatigue can make exercise finally feel achievable.
When Rejection Feels Like Too Much: Understanding Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD)
Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) can make even small moments feel overwhelming — a comment, a tone, a pause in a message. For many autistic and ADHD people, rejection doesn’t just sting; it hits like a wave. In this blog, we explore why RSD happens, how it impacts everyday life, and the practical tools that can help you navigate it.