I used to be a long distance runner but I’m not anymore. I ignored the signs and pushed my body for years. I had to face the facts—this type of exercise wasn’t good for my overall health, regardless of my love for the adrenaline rush. I learned the hard way what works, or in my case, what DOES NOT work for my body. I gave up the distance in order to treat my body with self-love and respect. As a recovering perfectionist, I discovered what it means to do things in moderation.•
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I used to be an e...