This Summer, I’m Recharging My Soul—Not Just Burning Calories

karlamariaesquivel
19 may
2 Min. de lectura

Actualizado: 22 may

This summer, I decided to do things differently.I stopped chasing sweat just for the sake of burning calories and gaining strength, and I started asking myself a more loving question: What actually fuels me? What gives me the energy to feel alive, present, and connected to myself?

That question changed everything.

I no longer train to burn or gain strength—I train to recharge. And let me tell you, my body, my mind, and my energy are all thanking me for it.

💧 Hydration First, Always

The first big shift? Hydration.

It sounds simple, I know. But when I started taking it seriously—like, really intentional hydration, before, during, and after my workouts—I felt more energized than I ever have. More than any coffee or pre-workout could ever give me.

Now I carry my water bottle like it’s a part of me. And I’ve fallen in love with water-rich snacks like cucumber slices with lime or cold watermelon straight from the fridge. They’re refreshing, nourishing, and make me feel alive. I am also taking branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). BCAAs are essential nutrients that help support muscle metabolism and are important for building muscle tissue protein.

Hydrating isn’t just a task anymore. It’s a ritual of self-respect.

🧠 Movement for the Mind

I move because it feels good. Because it clears my head. Because I know that when I stretch, breathe, lift, dance, or walk, I’m giving my emotions somewhere to go.

Exercise became my reset button. It became an emotional nourishment.

☀️ How I Stay Fresh, Light & Energized

If you’re feeling the weight of summer heat or pressure to “look a certain way,” here’s what’s working for me:

Hydrate with purpose — Before your thirst kicks in. Add a pinch of sea salt or coconut water for natural electrolytes.
Move gently but often — A walk in the morning. A 10-minute stretch before bed. The goal isn’t intensity, it’s consistency.
Listen to your body — Some days it needs movement. Others need rest. Honor both.
Adequate Sleep— Your body produces growth hormone during sleep, which repairs muscles and tissues.