A woman ditched her abs so she was able to enjoy her more – and she's never been happier. Emma Apell, an fitness guru known as livewellwithapell, has completely transformed her attitude towards body image and . In a refreshingly honest social media post, she opened up about how sacrificing her toned bod for a more relaxed lifestyle led to a happier existence.
She talked about prioritising her well-being over a chiselled physique. Through her fitness journey, Emma discovered that balance is key, and six-packs don't equate to joy - a tough lesson she's embraced. Emma got real with her followers about her mindset revolution over the past four years.
Starting off with a thirst for abs, she eventually woke up to the fact that fitness isn't one-size-fits-all. Switching gears to focus on overall health, fitness and mental well-being, Emma found she enjoyed life more. She shifted from weight gain fear to celebrating her gains - feeling proud and happy with the change.
Learning to love her newly acquired curves, Emma recognised that thin doesn't automatically mean healthy and expressed this in a powerful message. She wrote: "I always used to believe that being fit and strong was a one look fits all. But today I know that it will look different on everyone.
" She had once thought shrinking in size would magnify her happiness, but now she proudly acknowledges the opposite. Emma added: "I used to believe that to become my happiest I had to become my smallest, but today I can proudly say.