116. How to Start Exercising Again as a Christian Mom After Being Sick (Without Guilt or Burnout)

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✅ One practical step you can take right now to build a healthy rhythm that fits into your busy life
✅ Encouragement and motivation to stop feeling guilty when life throws you off track
✅ A faith-centered perspective on how to care for your body without pressure, burnout, or unrealistic expectations

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Feeling guilty for missing workouts after being sick? Not sure how to start moving again without exhausting yourself? I get it. My family just got over the flu, and I’ve been there—pushing through too soon, burning out, and then feeling even worse. In this episode, we’re talking about exactly how to ease back into workouts after being sick, what types of movement are safe, and how to let go of guilt so you can return to a sustainable fitness routine that actually works for your body.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to know when your body is ready for exercise after being sick
• The best types of movement to start with (and what to avoid!)
• Why jumping back in too fast actually sets you back further
• How to overcome the guilt of “falling off track” and build consistency again
• The Rhythm Dial Method: How to adjust your workouts without quitting altogether

So often, we either push too hard, too fast and end up making ourselves feel worse, OR we wait too long and then struggle with guilt and frustration. In this episode, I’ll help you find that middle ground so you can rebuild strength, recover fully, and get back into your fitness routine without stress, exhaustion, or burnout.

Your Strength Will Return—But You Have to Start Smart

If you’ve been sick, your body needs grace, not punishment. Instead of trying to “make up” for lost workouts, let’s focus on smart, intentional movement that helps you rebuild energy and endurance without depleting yourself.

This is your permission slip to let go of guilt, trust the process, and give your body what it actually needs to recover.

Resources & Links:

📌 Join the Jumpstart Your Health Workshop – Sign up here! 
📌 Need an easier way to start? Try the micro workouts and mobility sessions inside the Stronger Collective App! https://thestrongerco.com/
📌 Connect with me on Instagram – Let’s chat! @sdfitwell

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