The Week I Stopped Trying to Fix My Body

I didn’t plan to stop trying to fix my body.

It wasn’t some big decision or dramatic moment. I didn’t wake up enlightened or suddenly healed.

I was just tired.

Tired of tracking. Tired of fixing. Tired of scrolling to find the perfect routine. Tired of feeling like my body was something I needed to manage instead of live in.

So one week, I stopped asking, “How do I fix this?”

And I started asking something else.

The Question That Changed Everything

Instead of:“What’s wrong with me?”

I started asking:“What do I need right now?”

At first, the answers were almost annoyingly simple.

Food. Rest. A break. Less pressure.

Nothing groundbreaking. Nothing Instagram-worthy.

But answering those needs — even imperfectly — felt different.

Softer.

What Happened When I Stopped Micromanaging

Here’s what didn’t happen:

I didn’t gain a bunch of weight. I didn’t lose control. I didn’t spiral.

Here’s what did happen:

• I noticed patterns instead of judging them

• I ate before I was starving

• I rested without convincing myself I was lazy

• I moved my body because it felt good, not because I had to

My body didn’t suddenly become perfect.

But it became calmer.

Listening Isn’t Obsessing (I Promise)

I used to think “listening to your body” meant hyper-fixating on every sensation.

It doesn’t.

Listening is just noticing.

Noticing:

• When you feel better after eating

• When certain foods feel grounding

• When you’re more tired than usual

• When stress shows up physically

No fixing. No spiraling. No judgment.

Just information.

The Weird Thing About Not Fighting Your Body

When I stopped fighting my body, it stopped fighting me.

My digestion improved. My cravings softened. My mood stabilized. My body felt less… loud.

Not because I controlled it better.

Because I trusted it more.

If You’re Afraid to Let Go of Control

I get it.

Control feels safe when your body has felt unpredictable.

But here’s the truth I wish I’d known:

Your body doesn’t want to sabotage you. It wants to support you.

It just needs to know you’re listening.

This Isn’t Giving Up — It’s Growing Up

Stopping trying to “fix” your body isn’t quitting.

It’s choosing a different relationship.

One built on:

• Trust

• Consistency

• Compassion

And that relationship changes everything.

You're doing amazing!

Love, Abby