EPISODE 3:From “I hate exercise” to moving daily — Em’s story of self-trust and strength

What if exercise didn’t start with motivation — but created it?

This episode of the Everyday Glow Show is one of my favourites so far because it’s not just me talking. It’s a real conversation with one of the incredible women inside the GLOW10 Tribe, and someone I know so many of you will relate to: Em.

Em didn’t start off loving exercise. In fact, she used to hate it. She wasn’t someone who thought she’d ever stick with a workout plan. She wasn’t into fitness. She wasn’t doing it for weight loss. But something changed — and now she moves most days, feels more confident in her body, and has built a deep trust in her ability to keep showing up.

This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real story of what sustainable movement actually looks like for everyday women — especially when life is full, energy is inconsistent, and you’re starting from scratch.

“I just don’t like it.” — Em’s starting point

Before she joined GLOW10, Em had never done strength training on her own. No solo workouts. No home gym setup. She even said she didn’t like walking. Her past experience with exercise had always been through team sports — where it felt more like fun than a workout.

But after starting Pilates and feeling the benefits, she was curious. So she gave the GLOW10 program a go — even though she wasn’t sure she’d follow through.

Her only real question?
“Will I actually do it?”

Spoiler alert: She did. She still does. And not because she became “motivated” overnight, but because she started feeling better. And that feeling became her fuel.

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What changed: From fatigue to trust

Like many women, Em used to let fatigue call the shots. She’d feel exhausted and decide, “Nope, not today.”
Now? She’s more in tune with her body. She’s learned the difference between the kind of tired that needs rest, and the kind of tired that movement can shift.

And that distinction changed everything.

Instead of asking, “Do I feel like it?” she started asking:

• “Will I feel better if I move?”

• “What kind of movement would support me right now?”

• “Can I try, just for 10 minutes?”

She noticed her energy lifted, her mood shifted, and she started building confidence in her ability to bounce back. As Em says,

“It shows me that as I get older, I don’t have to feel old.”

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Progress looks different for everyone

Em’s story is a powerful reminder that we don’t need to get it perfect — we just need to start.

Here are some of the mindset shifts that helped her stay consistent:

🔸 1. Progress is worth celebrating — even when it’s slow

At first, balance was a massive challenge. She’d wobble. She’d fall.
But instead of getting frustrated, she made it a game. She tracked small wins. And eventually, she hit 30 seconds of single-leg balance — something she never thought she’d do.

“I used to push through things. Now I’m playful and curious. That’s what’s helped me progress.”

🔸 2. She doesn’t rely on routine — she relies on visibility

Rather than setting a fixed time each day, Em leaves her weights out in the open.
They’re a visual nudge. She might not do it at the same time every day — but the reminder is always there.

🔸 3. She moves to shift her state — not just her strength

Whether it’s a heavy mood, a flat afternoon, or a scrolling spiral, Em uses movement to interrupt the pattern.

“Just 10 minutes of moving shifts my whole energy. It’s not just physical — it changes my mindset and helps me feel more like me.”

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What helps Em stay consistent (even when she doesn’t feel like it)

We talked about those moments we all have — when we’re tired, flat, and stuck in that “I can’t be bothered” energy.

And for Em, what gets her moving isn’t guilt. It’s clarity.

She knows how good she feels afterwards. She knows what’s waiting on the other side of that short session. And she’s built trust in herself that she’ll get there if she just starts.

One of my favourite things she said?

“There’s still a voice that says, ‘I don’t want to’ — but now there’s a louder voice that says, ‘I’ve got this.’”

That’s what creates momentum.
Not discipline. Not perfection.
Self-trust.

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Em’s message to you

If you’ve ever thought you’re too unfit, too tired, too old, too inconsistent to start… Em’s story is proof that you’re not.

You don’t have to overhaul your life. You don’t need a massive plan. You just need one small step — repeated, gently, with curiosity and care.

“The changes didn’t happen because I forced myself. They happened because I stayed curious and kept showing up.”

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Want to start your own story?

If you’re ready to move in a way that feels supportive, flexible, and sustainable — the GLOW10 Tribe is where Em and so many other women have found their rhythm.

Learn more and explore the program here:
👉 GLOW10 Tribe

And if this story resonated, share it with a friend or someone who needs a little reminder that it’s never too late — or too hard — to start.

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One last thought to leave you with:

What if the version of you who “hated exercise” wasn’t lazy — but just hadn’t found her way yet?

You can. And it starts with one small move.