Looking forward to exercise
Honestly, I can’t believe I wrote that headline. I have never ever looked forward to exercise in my life and well, I’m old, so it’s been a long long time. But it’s true, I do look forward to my long daily walks in a way that I never did before. I always knew it was “good for me,” so I did it.
Now my daily walks are a time for reflection and inner searching for the goodness that I know is inside me. I know that sounds so sucky, but it’s how I feel. I’m not as good or as nice as I could be. I know there are times that I meet people who might need something from me and I don’t make any effort to help. Sometimes people only need an ear and if I don’t offer mine, then I’m not so nice, am I?
So that’s what my daily walks are. It’s a time for me to energize my body so I can live healthier for longer and a time for me to do the dusting and mopping on the inside of my mind so I can feel pleased with myself. I’m much happier when I like myself.
For me, it’s no more crabby old bitch because every day I’m getting just a little bit better. In about 300 years I should be really nice.
May 14th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
Nice headline!
To keep your motivation going make sure you focus on the correct results.
Research shows that exercise is a very poor method for losing weight, but being fitter is a wonderful method for living longer and enjoying life more – and these two happen in 30 days rather than 300 years
Enjoy the craving busters too.
May 15th, 2008 at 10:05 am
I’ve been so lazy. When I was exercising, I “almost” liked it. A good long walk is great for introspection.
May 17th, 2008 at 9:06 pm
The habit of exercising gets easier the more you do it, just like everything else. My mom started walking for only 15 minutes a day, now she is up to 1 hour. I see exercise as my “me” time. I hate it when my husband tries to talk to me when I am exercising at home. The “crabby bitch” in me comes out when that happens. But he still has not learn the lesson yet. Thanks for stopping by my blog.