I wasted 6 years on these fitness mistakes

Описание: In this episode of BaretoBrave, I talk about my 6-year fitness journey — the mistakes I made, the toxic gym culture I had to unlearn, understanding calorie deficit, respecting my menstrual cycle, and building a healthier relationship with food.

This is not about extreme workouts or aesthetic goals. It’s about sustainable fitness, alignment, and learning to move without punishing your body.

If you’re a beginner or someone trying to restart your fitness journey, start small. Here are a few beginner-friendly videos that helped me:

Morning Breathwork:    • Daily Pranayama Practice | Deep Breathing ...  

Beginner Yoga:    • Yoga For Beginners | Feel good yoga flow &...  

Beginner Stretch Routine:    • BEGINNER FLEXIBILITY ROUTINE (Stretches fo...  

Beginner Full Body Workout:    • 30 min FULL BODY WORKOUT for TOTAL BEGINNE...  

Move gently. Stay consistent. Build a relationship — not an obsession.

Chapters
0:00 - Let's talk exercise
2:07 - Yoga and PMS
5:10 - Overeating and wanting to look like a woman
7:06 - The intervention
7:38 - Starting small
8:48 - Fat mass vs Muscle mass
10:07 - Not understanding calorie deficit
11:24 - Not respecting my menstrual cycle
12:26 - Discovering alternative workouts
13:16: You don't need a gym
14:25 - When discipline becomes punishment
15:26 - Prioritising movement
16:09 - Your body knows best
17:16 - Toxic gym culture
18:50 - The gym is not a runway