"It was 2019. I was only 22, but ending a nine-month relationship and moving back in with my parents felt like I'd failed in some way. I compared myself to my brother, who was two years younger and had already bought a house with his girlfriend. Even though I knew living with my parents and saving money was the right thing to do, it was a huge challenge to accept this new chapter in my life."
"It took time to get comfortable at the gym on my own, or even find what I liked. As I showed up more and more, I fell in love with working out, particularly running and yoga. Exercising - in a way that felt good to me - completely rewired my mind to be kinder to myself and far happier, leading me to my new partner and many new friends."
At 22 Katie McDonald ended a nine-month relationship and moved back in with her parents, feeling like a failure and comparing her progress to her younger brother. Living at home allowed her to save money and afford a £96-per-month membership at a nearby David Lloyd gym. Initially uncomfortable exercising alone, she gradually discovered a love for running and yoga. Regular exercise shifted her mindset, increased self-kindness and happiness, and helped her form new friendships and a new romantic relationship. Past gym experiences with her ex had left her feeling inadequate and questioning her self-worth.
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