Dame Kelly Holmes, the star of Loose Women and Atlete, admitted she “overdid it” and that she was forced to slow down due to a health issue.
Dame Kelly Holmes has revealed how she was forced to slow down this year after feeling extreme burnout amid her busy schedule.
The Olympian, 55, who is known for her impressive career as a middle distance runner, admitted to Mirror that a busy year last year left her unable to carry on. “I was travelling all over the world, often doing five or six speaking engagements a week, I had my big 20-year medal celebrations and visiting Machu Picchu for charity. But burnout is a big issue for me, by January I could feel something wasn’t right health wise,” she explained.
Kelly, who is now a regular on the Loose Women panel, continued, “I took it as a sign that, while last year was amazing, I overdid it, and I couldn’t do the same this year.
I’m not always motivated, and I can’t jump out of bed every day with energy. For instance, I don’t need to run the half-marathon if I’m not feeling it; instead, I’d rather be there in full spirit and energizing everyone else.
Kelly explained that she had enjoyed the slower pace of life by explaining that she had been able to examine every aspect of my current approach to dealing with issues, which is a real strength. I believe I’ve spent more time at home than I have in a long time over the past four or five months. I adore working with my alpacas in the garden.
However, Kelly says she still works out more than many people and still aims for 12 to 500 steps per day. She also regularly participates in parkruns and maintains her diet.
She said, “I try to move every day, and that might be taking an Uber to work or going to work,” because I’ll have my steps in and people can watch! To boost my self-esteem, I use it as a wellbeing tool. We might go paddleboarding, dog walk, or meet up with friends over the weekend.
Kelly is also the official ambassador for Solgar’s wellness partnership with The AJ Bell Great Run series this summer, which adds to her busy roster.
I’m a huge fan of motivating and inspiring people to stay in shape and move through their lives, especially as we age. Although fitness has always been a part of my life, I now fully understand the importance of looking at our overall well-being.
“I’ve been going to the runs, and it’s been the best.” She compared the partnership to people of all ages as they “get their moment when they cross the finish line.”
Kelly continued, “I’ve also witnessed a lot of young women taking part, in their mid- to late 20s, than I’d normally see.” That generation was so encouraging to see them believing in themselves and not being embarrassed or concerned about the outdated idea of what women “should” look like. Its body type has changed; strong, athletic bodies are no longer viewed as attractive.
Source: Mirror
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