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There was a time when the only thing getting me out of bed was a triple-shot oat milk latte and the promise of doomscrolling in peace. Movement? She was not on the mood board. Energy? Came in the form of cold brew, not clean habits.
But now? My body literally craves movement the way it used to crave caffeine. Like, I wake up thinking “ugh, I need a walk” instead of “ugh, where’s the espresso?” And no, I didn’t magically become one of those people who “just loves working out.” I trained myself to get here. And here’s exactly how:
Morning Movement > Morning Coffee
I made a rule with myself: move before I sip. Even if it’s 5 minutes of light stretching, a little cat-cow, or shaking my booty in my robe to Doja Cat—it signals to my body:
“Hey babe, we create our own energy now.”
It’s gentle. It’s not a punishment. But it rewired my brain to link movement with waking up, not caffeine.
My soft-girl secret: Put your mat, ankle weights, or yoga blocks by your bed. Let it be the first thing your eyes land on. Caffeine can wait. The glow can’t.
I Romanticized My Sweat Rituals
You know how we make skincare feel luxurious with candles, oils, serums, and soft music?
I did that for workouts.
- Matching cute sets? Yup.
- Soft lighting + mood playlists? Of course.
- Post-movement gua sha and chlorophyll water? Non-negotiable.
I made movement feel like a self-care ceremony, not a chore. Now my body associates moving with pleasure, not pressure. And that… changed everything.
I Focused on the FEELING, Not the Burn
Instead of obsessing over calories or gains, I asked myself:
“How do I want to feel after this?”
I started chasing clarity, confidence, and calm instead of soreness. And guess what? When you actually focus on the high, not the hustle, your body starts to crave that clarity more than it craves the caffeine jitters.
I Did a 7-Day “Move First” Challenge (And It Worked)
Every day for 7 days, I challenged myself to move before any stimulant. Not even a mushroom matcha. Just vibes, sunlight, and breath. At first it was hard. But by day 5? My body was begging for movement. Like a cute little puppy with a yoga mat.
Try it: Walk. Stretch. Dance. Pilates. Foam roll. Breathwork. Anything goes—just do it before your fix.
I Let Movement Be Imperfect
Some days it’s a 45-minute strength sesh. Other days it’s lying on the floor doing lazy bridges and scrolling Pinterest.
Both count. I stopped making it this all-or-nothing thing. I removed the drama. Now my body just knows—we move because it feels good, not because we have to perform.
I Supported My Energy With Real Nourishment
If you’re running on Starbucks and vibes, of course your body’s tired. I started prioritizing hydration, protein, minerals, and real meals to naturally boost energy—so that movement didn’t feel like a punishment.
Caffeine spikes your energy and then crashes it. Movement creates energy and sustains it. The math is mathing, babe.
The Results?
- I have more energy before 10am than I used to have all day
- I don’t crash at 3pm anymore
- I sleep better, think clearer, and feel lighter in my body
- And wildest of all… I reach for a walk before I reach for a coffee now. Who is she!?
Final Vibes from Soleau Club
Training your body to crave movement isn’t about willpower. It’s about consistency, gentleness, and giving yourself something to look forward to.
This is your sign to reprogram your energy source. Don’t just sip energy—generate it. Move your body, honor your rhythm, and build rituals that make you glow from the inside out.
And if you still want a matcha after? Babe, you earned it. Extra cinnamon.
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