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You ever feel like your body is straight-up yelling at you, but you have no idea what it’s saying? Like a toddler throwing a tantrum—you’re pretty sure it’s important, but it’s hard to decode through the piercing sound of noise. Tight shoulders, random cravings, exhaustion that even your third coffee won’t fix? That’s your body waving red flags and yelling, “Yo, "B", pay attention to me!”
What if I told you that you could actually speak body language? No, not that kind of body language—I'm talking about your body speaking to you and you speaking back. Like a two-way convo, but with fewer words.
Once you learn to decode what your body’s trying to say, you can respond in ways that lead to GAINS, not pains (And yes, I totally just rhymed that because I’m a badass rapper now. Okay, fine—maybe just a bad rapper. But so what? I’m still dropping my rhymes, yo! 😎)
Alright, let’s break it down YO—ugh, no, that sounded way cooler in my head. But you get what I’m saying, right? Let’s dive in.
Why Is My Body Screaming, Anyway?
If you have ever been on my massage table, one thing I repeat is: "Sometimes things get worse before they get better." The screaming you're FEELING, is typically the "worse" part of those pains. But surprisingly, your body doesn’t want to make life harder—it wants to keep you alive, healthy, and thriving. But when you ignore those little whispers (pss, hey, we're sort of aching over here), it has no choice but to crank up the volume.
Your body is your actual life coach who’s trying to keep you in the game. It doesn’t scream “REST!” for fun—it’s trying to protect you from burnout.
How the Heck Do You Decode Your Body’s Language? What’s It Even Trying to Say?
Your body doesn’t come with subtitles, so figuring out what it’s trying to tell you can feel like cracking a secret code. Lucky for you, decoding bodies is literally my career! Over the years, I’ve learned that while everybody is different, every BODY is kind of the same… you know what I mean….yo.
I’ve worked on over almost 7,000 bodies on my table (yep, I did the math—no joke!). From my own experiences to all those hours on the massage table, here’s what I’ve learned about what your body’s signals really mean. Let’s break them down so you can stop guessing and start listening. This is just a short list btw, there is no right or wrong way to listen to your body. It's all literally about paying attention. And, these are general translations because sometimes the body wants to be complicated and complex, making you put "it's complicated" for your relationship status with it. But here are three that are easy to pay attention to:
1. Fatigue That Even Coffee Can’t Cure
Translation: It’s time to slow down and recharge. Think quality sleep, real rest (yes, that means no doom-scrolling), and fueling your body with nutritious foods that deliver actual energy—not just a sugar high.
2. Tight Shoulders or a Stiff Neck
Translation: Stress isn’t just in your mind—it’s making a home in your muscles too. Whether it’s from endless emails or carrying the weight of the world (or both), your body is asking for a breather. Try some quick stretches, roll your shoulders, or take a moment to exhale deeply. Seriously, relax.
3. That Persistent Ache in Your Hips or Low Back Translation: Tight hips and low back discomfort are your body’s not-so-subtle way of saying, “Enough already!” Take breaks to stretch, walk, or move around. Your body doesn’t love being crumpled in a chair all day, so show it some TLC.
Lesson Here? Ignoring = No bueno!
Ignoring your body’s signals might work in the short term, but long-term? It leads to burnout, injuries, and straight-up misery. On the flip side, when you listen to your body, you build trust. And trust is the foundation for making real progress—whether that’s in fitness, wellness, or just life in general.
HOME WORK TIME::::BER BER BER BERRRRRRR!!!! (bullhorn sound btw😁)
This week, take five minutes each day to check in with your body. Ask:
How do I feel right now?
What’s one small thing I can do to feel better?
Remember, the goal isn’t to “fix” your body—it’s to partner with it. Because when your body feels heard, it works WITH you, not against you.
I'd love for you to share your experiences. Comment below ⬇️
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