It’s funny how your body remembers things before your brain catches up.
Last week, I stepped back onto the volleyball court at the Philipstown Rec Center—the same gym I’ve played in on and off for the past 20 years. It was the usual Thursday night crew — although these days there’s a lot more young blood. The echo of sneakers on polished floors, the sound of balls slamming into forearms, and the low-key chaos that only rec league volleyball can bring. KERRY-SMASH was in full swing!
I hadn’t played in a while. Life, business, motherhood—you know how it goes. When things get hectic, the first two pillars of health I tend to drop are wellness and exercise, even though I know they’re foundational. (Yes, even holistic estheticians with a wellness brand forget to prioritize themselves sometimes.)
But this night felt like a reset. It was fun. I broke a sweat. I was smiling… until the playing ended and my body was screaming!
My arms? Absolutely furious.
Red, sore, inflamed. My Apple Watch said 1.5 hours of cardio, but my forearms and wrists said, “Next time, consult us first.”
Thankfully, I had my go-to Skinchanted CBD Daily Body Lotion—a game-changer for post-exercise recovery. After a long shower, I slathered on the lotion like my muscles depended on it (because they kinda did). Packed with 1500mg of broad-spectrum CBD, limonene terpene, sweet almond oil, and aloe vera, this lotion helps calm inflammation, nourish stressed skin, and ease that “I-used-muscles-I-forgot-I-had” feeling. And, of course, it’s THC-free and made right here in the USA.
By morning? No bruises. No soreness. Just a quiet “thank you” from my arms.
It worked. I knew it would — but also, I was relieved.
Celebrating What My Body Gets to Do
As someone who lives a holistic lifestyle and believes deeply in the 5 Pillars of Health—
Sleep, Exercise, Nutrition, Substances, and Wellness—
I know balance is the goal, not perfection. It’s easy to let movement and self-care slip when things feel overwhelming. But returning to the court reminded me that our bodies are capable of amazing things when we show up for them.
Volleyball is one of those rare activities that doesn’t feel like a workout, even though it absolutely is. And I’m grateful to be at a point in my life where I can shift the narrative from “I have to exercise” to “I get to move this beautiful, hard working body of mine.”
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Love,
Your wellness guru Estie-bestie
Kerry
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