{"id":274912,"date":"2026-02-14T07:39:48","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T07:39:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/?p=274912"},"modified":"2026-02-12T15:47:10","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:47:10","slug":"surfing-is-self-care","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/surfing-is-self-care\/","title":{"rendered":"Surfing Is Self Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Think about your wellbeing, let\u2019s focus on loving ourselves through surfing, fitness, and healthy living.<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>Let\u2019s talk about showing up for yourself, embracing your journey, and treating your body and mind with care. Whether you\u2019re dropping into a wave, fuelling your body with nourishing food, or training to feel stronger and more confident, surfing is an incredible act of self-care.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Doodle_Line-6-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/va.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;va&#8221; show_bottom_space=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Surfing as Self-Care<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>There\u2019s something magical about paddling out and feeling the salt water against your skin. Surfing isn\u2019t just a sport\u2014it\u2019s therapy. When you\u2019re in the water, you\u2019re fully present, letting go of stress and connecting with the moment. The endorphin rush from riding a wave not only boosts your mood but also builds confidence and resilience. Every wipeout teaches you to get back up, reinforcing a mindset of self-compassion and growth.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Doodle-8.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Doodle-8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;42%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Watch this:<\/span><br \/>\nYou Are a Woman Warrior<\/h4>\n<p>Regardless of your age or your personal experience, you are a Woman Warrior. Here Tee celebrates the warrior in all of us with her 10 minute motivational talk, which will encourages us to be our very best selves and prevent fear from holding us back.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-07-at-11.45.59.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Screenshot 2025-02-07 at 11.45.59&#8243; url=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/you-are-a-woman-warrior\/&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-6px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/you-are-a-woman-warrior\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;WATCH NOW&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#727272&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Doodle_Line-6-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;_initial&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>Fuelling Your Body with Love<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\"><strong>The best foods to nourish your body for energy, recovery, and overall well-being.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p2\"><strong>Self-love starts from within, and that means giving your body the nourishment it deserves. Eating well isn\u2019t about restriction\u2014it\u2019s about providing yourself with the right fuel to perform, recover, and feel amazing.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Doodle-8.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Doodle-8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;42%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Try this:<\/span><br \/>\nPre-Surf Power Foods:<\/h4>\n<p>Smoothies with banana, almond butter, and protein-packed Greek yogurt give you sustained energy.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/smoot.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;smoot&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/peanut-butter-protein-smoothie\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;SEE RECIPE&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_button=&#8221;on&#8221; button_bg_color=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; button_border_color=&#8221;#727272&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/07\/Doodle_Line-6-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Doodle_Line-6-1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Try this:<\/span><br \/>\nPost-Surf Recovery:<\/h4>\n<p>Lean proteins like quinoa, and avocado help muscles repair and keep inflammation in check. 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Whether it\u2019s mobility exercises, core strength training, or paddle endurance drills, every workout you do is an investment in yourself.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/Doodle-8.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Doodle-8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;42%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Try this:<\/span><br \/>\nYoga<\/h4>\n<p class=\"p1\">Incorporating yoga into your routine enhances flexibility and helps prevent injuries.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/surfgirlmag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/holly.jpg&#8221; 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