• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Recipe Index
  • Adventure
  • Mental Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Videos
  • Shop
  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Fitty Foodlicious Newsletter

Fitty Foodlicious logo

go to homepage
Homepage link
  • Recipe Index
  • Adventure
  • Mental Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Videos
  • Shop
  • About Me
  • Work With Me
  • Fitty Foodlicious Newsletter
  • ×

    Home » Blog » Adventure

    Published: Sep 20, 2017 · Modified: Jun 15, 2021 by Genevieve · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads · 5 Comments

    My Love For Kayaking And How It's Helped Tame My Anxiety

    Sharing is caring!

    birthday.jpg




    I can feel the warm breeze glide across my face. My skin tingles and a little shudder goes throughout my entire body. I smell the water and sea-salt in the air and the subtle taste of sunscreen hits my lips. I feel the cold droplets of water hit my skin as I glide my paddle into the water. The boat rocks back and forth a bit and I hear ducks and geese nearby. This is being outside on a warm, beautiful sunny day. This is kayaking. 

    Untitled design (8).jpg




    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9306.jpg

    I've always loved being in the water. I started when I was just three years old and have been obsessed with water sports ever since. I'm thankful my parents had me swimming at a very young age because it instilled lifelong, instinctive survival skills in me. Water baby for life! I've tried various water sports, including SUP, but kayaking has always intrigued me. This summer we decided it was time to take our lust for kayaking to the next level. We invested a lot of money into some fabulous kayaks and I'm grateful we've been able to spend nearly every weekend out on the water. 




    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9355.jpg

    It's no secret that I struggle with GSD a.ka. generalized anxiety disorder. A fluffy name for something that's actually quite serious and can be completely debilitating in my daily life. I go from one minute being completely okay to the next minute having a serious panic attack. Eating healthy foods, running, and working out works wonders to tame it, but I've found another activity that really helps manage it too.

    And that's Kayaking.

    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9284.jpg




    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9300.jpg
    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9439.jpg

    Kayaking has helped bring my daily anxiety level down from a high 20 to a manageable 8. Even better than it helping me with my anxiety is that I get to do it with my best friend. My husband Shane is literally the yin-to-my-yang. I'm not sure what I would do without him and his calming demeanor has been especially helpful since my anxiety has nearly taken over in the last year and a half.

    Shane is amazing. Even on the weekend's when we have wedding's and he's worked 60+hours the week leading up, he never says no to anything, even kayaking. He also didn't think I was crazy when I told him we were buying kayaks on fourth of July weekend. We were basically hooked after the first weekend we rented kayaks and decided that we must invest in some so that we could save on the costly rental fee's and take them with us wherever we want. Also? We are both huge outdoor enthusiast's so any excuse to explore a new lake or campground, we are game for! 

    We are lucky to live in an area that is surrounded by water and we have access to a lake that is 20-minutes from our house. Easy access for sure! What I love most about kayaking is being outside. I'm a much happier person outside with my main squeeze. I love seeing everything around me and feeling the warm sun on my skin. I love interacting with the ducks and having hilarious conversations with them. Yup. I'm that girl. I love that we can kayak for a relaxing 2-miles and take a picnic with us or we go all out and go for a powerful 20-miles exploring all the nooks and crannies of the rivers and lakes.

    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9457.jpg
    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9405.jpg




    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9433.jpg
    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9416.jpg
    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9417.jpg




    What I adore most about kayaking is spending un-interrupted time with Shane. I love how we can talk and have long conversations about anything and everything. I love how we can just be together on our kayaks and watch the sunset and bask in the beauty of what mother nature gives us for free every single day. I love how we can make jokes and laugh about everything. I love how calm I feel when I'm out on the water and how nothing really get's to me. My anxiety seems far away hidden in a dark door somewhere that no longer needs to be opened. I love how it's just easy. Easy to be loved. Easy to be out on the water. Easy to be. 

    prAna.jpg

    I also love this beautiful outfit provided to me by prAna via Fit Approach. This Filament tank top is a must-have for all of my outdoor adventures. I love that I can sport this while rock climbing and in the water kayaking. It dries quickly so no stress at all if it happens to get wet and it's got a built-in sports bra, perfect for all of those outdoor adventures! Need comfy pants for fall? These super versatile Uptown Pant's in Cargo Green are the perfect color for fall and are oh so comfy! I love how I can go from hiking to kayaking to climbing to date night in these pants and everything in between!

    You can snag this adorable outfit for 15% off using my code FAJE15. I'm currently lusting over this for my upcoming Canada trip and this for all of my outdoor adventures this fall! 

    Copyright Genevieve Jerome Photography-9301.jpg

    What are you looking forward to during this gorgeous fall season? 

    These clothes were gifted to me by prAna via Fit Approach. As always, all opinions and content are my own. 

    Related posts:

    Adventure On All Summer Long Default ThumbnailThe Surge Review with Hedstrom Fitness I CAN Do Hard Things And So Can YOU The Beginner's Guide To Rock Climbing
    « September Intentions
    Pork Stuffed Bell Peppers In Under 30-Minutes »

    Sharing is caring!

    optin for free ebook

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jamie King says

      September 20, 2017 at 6:20 pm

      Ahhh I LOVE that top, I so wish I had gotten that one, it looks SO cute on you! We got matching pants though - I am in love with them - I got the black ones and basically wear them everywhere now.

      Reply
    2. Alyse says

      September 22, 2017 at 6:03 pm

      Such a beautiful post, Genevieve, as always! I find such solace and joy on and in the water, too, and I'm so glad kayaking is such a force for good in your life! XOXO

      Reply
    3. Nic says

      September 22, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      Okay. I'm going to need this entire outfit! Gorgeous photos, and what a lovely post. Being by water is always so soothing to me. Even just a bike ride next to the Willamette River in Portland brings me ease. Thanks for sharing, lovely! XO

      Reply
    4. Liz says

      September 26, 2017 at 6:45 pm

      When I'm feeling anxious, getting out skiing or trail running is the BEST way for me to try and deal. Thank you so much for sharing, and love the outfit! 🙂

      Reply
    5. Sandalwood says

      August 25, 2020 at 3:07 am

      Beautiful

      Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Rate This Recipe




    Primary Sidebar

    Welcome to Fitty Foodlicious. I created this website after naturally losing 150-pounds through healthy eating and being active. Although, I do love a good slice of chocolate cake every now and again, and I believe you cannot live life without pasta and really good coffee! I’m a Paleo Cookbook author, spitfire Italian Irish lass who adores spending time outside with my dogs as much as humanly possible. I hope you find inspiration on this site for healthy living, mental wellness, and delicious recipes. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and get comfy. I love hearing from readers, please reach out, and let’s chat. You can find out more about me here.

    More about me →

    Latest Recipes

    • Beef Burrito Bowls
    • Creamy Lemon Pasta With Chicken
    • How To Make Pan Fried Ravioli | Easy Pasta Recipe
    • Blueberry and Peach Vodka Spritzer

    Comfort Food Recipes

    • EASY CARNE ASADA BURRITOS | FOOD PREP RECIPE
    • EASY LEFTOVER TURKEY SLIDERS | LEFTOVER THANKSGIVING RECIPE
    • DELICIOUS HEALTHY LEFTOVER TURKEY SOUP (EASY HOLIDAY RECIPE)
    • EASY SLOW COOKER CHICKEN TORTILLA SOUP
    • 5 ingredient paleo with color plate of assorted foods
      The 5-Ingredient Paleo Cookbook: 100+ Easy Recipes for Busy People on a Paleo Diet
      $15.99
      Add to cart

    Holiday Recipes

    • Chocolate Orange Loaf Cake
    • Chocolate Coffee Ganache With Raspberries
    • CITRUS SPICED MULLED WINE | DELICIOUS & JOYFUL WINTER RECIPE
    • EASY CHRISTMAS PRIME RIB | THE CLASSIC HOLIDAY DINNER

    Looking For Something Specific?

    Let's Connect!

     

    Footer

    [instagram-feed]

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Accessibility Policy

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Work With Me
    • Services
    • Media Kit

    As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 Fitty Foodlicious, All Rights Reserved