The article discusses Casey Johnston's book 'A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting.' It explores the complex relationship between mental health and exercise, particularly weightlifting. Johnston shares her personal journey of overcoming negative body image, illustrating the struggles many face. The book offers insights into the science of weightlifting and its benefits, while also emphasizing self-trust and embracing risks. Through a humorous lens, the author navigates common feelings of annoyance towards exercise and highlights its mental health benefits.
There is nothing I find more annoying than the fact that exercise makes your brain feel better. Why can't I be rewarded for simply lying down?
The book is a beautiful rendering of how it feels to have a brain at war with your body. It's about learning to trust yourself.
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