Healthy Healing: A Guide to Working Out Grief Using the Power of Exercise and Endorphins

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From the creator of the One Fit Widow community comes a unique plan that uses the healing power of exercise and fitness to strengthen body, mind, and spirt and help anyone work through grief and loss At thirty-five, Michelle Steinke-Baumgard became a widow in an instant when she lost her husband in a tragic plane accident. But in the darkest moment of her life, the mother of two young children found solace and hope in the unlikeliest of places: exercise. She recorded her journey in her blog, One Fit Widow, and soon had a community of devoted followers. Now, Michelle offers her revolutionary solution to grief to everyone struggling to cope with their own pain. Healthy Healing isn’t just an exercise and nutrition plan, it is a guide to moving forward, and feeling better in the midst of grief. It’s common to shut down in the face of overwhelming loss. But as Michelle reveals, taking care of yourself may be the best thing you can do, for yourself and the people you love. Not only will strengthening your body give you the physical stamina to fight off depression and despair, exercise produces endorphins that make you feel good, at a time when you need it most. Exercise also helps you overcome sleep problems—a common side effect of trauma and sudden loss. In addition, proper nutrition boosts immunity when your system is at its weakest. An exercise program, nutrition guide, and, compassionate companion, Healthy Healing addresses the physical, mental, and emotional effects of grief with practical advice and actionable inspiration, including: •Starting with baby steps—how simple changes like taking a walk or being in nature can start you on the path to healing •Learning to be comfortable with alone time and rediscovering your strength •Pairing your unique set of circumstances and grief with the right exercise, whether it’s gentle yoga to ease sadness or intense kickboxing to release anger •Embracing your community, and surrounding yourself with support that enables you to prioritize your well-being With Healthy Healing, you'll learn how to channel your pain into something productive—and use tragedy as a catalyst for inspired change.