Developing a Positive Body Image

Coach Sarai • December 8, 2025

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Build muscle and recover better by adding low impact movement to your week

Starting With the Truth: It’s Not Always Easy

Let’s be honest, feeling good in your body can be hard sometimes. Between social media, old beliefs, or even just looking in the mirror on an off day, it’s easy to be your own biggest critic.

But here’s what I want you to remember: your body does so much more than you give it credit for. The way it carries you through life, holds your stress, fights to keep you healthy... it deserves more kindness than criticism.



Positive body image doesn’t mean you love every inch of yourself every day. It just means you’re working on treating yourself with care, showing up anyway, and not letting the way you feel about your body stop you from living your life.

Why Low Impact Movement Helps More Than You Think

Sometimes it feels like fitness only counts if it’s intense; fast, sweaty, loud, exhausting. But that’s not true. Movement doesn’t need to leave you wrecked to be effective.

Low impact movement like Pilates, walking, mobility work, or stretching gives your body a break in the best way. It supports your joints, gives your nervous system space to breathe, and helps you stay active without burning out.

And maybe even more importantly, it helps you tune in. Instead of punishing your body, you’re working with it. That shift in mindset alone can change the way you see yourself.

This Isn’t Just About How You Feel — It’s About Progress Too

You can absolutely build strength and make progress through low impact movement. It’s a slower build, sure but often a stronger one.


It can help with:

  • Activating muscles you don’t usually feel in your regular workouts
  • Supporting recovery between strength or cardio days
  • Building better posture and balance
  • Preventing injuries (so you can stay consistent)
  • Easing tension from stress or tight muscles



It’s not about going easy. It’s about being smart. And kind. And consistent.

Where to Start

You don’t need a full plan to begin. Just pick one or two days in your week where you can slow things down and move with intention. You might not feel the results overnight, but you will notice the difference over time in your body and in your mindset.


If you’re not sure where you’re currently at, we’re offering a special intro that includes a complimentary InBody scan. A great way to get a clear picture of your starting point so we can build from there.

Come Be Part of the Community


We also have a private Facebook group where you can connect with others working toward their goals. It’s a space to share wins, struggles, ask questions, and learn tips that’ll help along the way. No pressure. No judgment. Just people showing up for themselves and each other.


And if you have someone in your life who’s been feeling stuck or a little hard on themselves lately, send this blog to them. Sometimes all it takes is one small nudge to get moving again and they’ll know they’re not alone.

You’re doing better than you think.
You don’t need to do it perfectly.
And every time you choose to take care of yourself even a little, it counts.

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