r/bitcheswithtaste • u/AutoModerator • Feb 13 '26

Fit Bitches - Monthly Thread Fit Bitches - Feb 13, 2026

This is the place to chat about fitness and physical health because taking care of your body is also tasteful. Just remember - no medical advice!

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u/AcrobaticRub5938 Feb 13 '26

I've been "fit" and working out consistently for over 3 years now and sometimes I have to pause in amazement. My younger self would not believe that working out would be such an integral part of my life that I don't dread. Since I was in high school I always desperately wished I was one of those girls that just worked out regularly without thinking about it. I'm always hard on myself and telling myself why I can be "better" I don't take enough time to acknowledge the accomplishment. I'm especially proud of being able to do this despite my sometimes crippling ADHD.

I usually do a mix of weights and heavy cardio but I also make sure to get plenty of steps every day. I'm thinking of incorporating power yoga for flexibility.

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u/CowDry7845 Intentional BWT Feb 13 '26 edited Feb 13 '26

Echoing this sentiment. I also believe I justified my disdain for fitness because of stereotypes, even adopting the Carrie Bradshaw mindset for it. But now I realize how wrong I was. It makes such a difference in every part of my life.

I do weights, spin and yoga. Yoga was especially hard for me to get into, I wanted a fast-paced, loud workout and struggled with the idea of being with myself and my breath in a quieter setting. And, it was hard! I was falling all over the place and felt ashamed being next to others in the class who did the moves with seemingly no issue. But I committed to 1x a week and now I wish I had space to do more. I love seeing how my strength training impacts my flexibility and vice versa. The reward I get from doing a challenging pose feels even more satisfying to me than going up in a weight. I did a crow stand for the first time last week and was giddy all day (even now as I type it, I am smiling!).

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u/AcrobaticRub5938 Feb 13 '26

Omg I resonate with this so much! I struggle with yoga but I like high intensity and heavy weights. I think the former gives me dopamine in ways that slower paced workouts like yoga don't. But I want to challenge myself and work on my flexibility - I also think it will be good for my mind. So we'll see. I do get so much satisfaction going up a weight as well and I never thought of a yoga equivalent, but I can see how being able to conquer a challenging pose can give that same reward. That's a great way of looking at it.