It's a no-brainer, really.
I've probably touched on my new-found habit, but left it at that. I'm not very excellent at sporting endeavours, but I am doing it!
My sister and I joined a group training thingie (that makes it sound less serious, less hardcore). I get up three mornings a week at 5:30am to make it for an hour of power. It's getting darker in the morning and harder to shake off the covers, but the pay off is huge. Endorphins and that sweet post-exercise muscle twinge to remind you that YES YOU GOT UP AND EXERCISED.
As well I've added a gym session here and there when I want to, and when I can fit it in, and interval training with the Doctor (he LOVES it, I'm not amazing at it, but I'm moving people!), and Sunday sessions with the whole family at the park. This weekend it was so good to be on the grass, the four of us, in the sunshine, doing something physical.
I've come to the conclusion that it is important to wear exercise gear that makes you feel good. Well it works for me. I find more motivation to get up (I know, so superficial) because I bought new sneakers that don't make me look like Jerry Seinfeld. I'm not talking about spending loads of money, but psychologically, I think having something a little 'nice' to exercise in is a sound investment.
Now I am starting to see this exercise thing as a life-long commitment, rather than just a fad I am going through. I've been rising at 5:30am for three months - no one would ever think I would do that! I wish I'd come to it sooner, but I see that it's so important to my overall well-being that I am going to continue to invest in it.
Let's face it, I'm a lot less cranky when I exercise, and everyone can benefit from that. I'm excited by this new chapter, and madly working on my Kelly Rowland biceps.
Are you exercising? What do you do?
4 comments:
Good for you Lexi! I SO want to, but my discipline has been lacking somewhat, and well, I just haven't been. Like you though, I'm a whole lot less cranky when I exercise, and I've been a bit too cranky lately. Thanks for the reminder and the inspiration. I'll be setting my alarm for the morning!
Good choice of shoes by the way!
Go girl. I agree, it has to be life changing for me too. I can't keep up with the fad of only doing something for a few months.
Well, I had my 6 week post baby check today and am all clear to start exercising again. Before I fell PG, I was hitting the gym 6 days a week, doing spin, boxing, and pump.
This time around, I don't think I'll bother with the gym membership but instead try a crossfit gym which I've heard are hardcore but get results. Also, nothing beats a long morning walk in my opinion. I love the fresh air and sunrises.
I love to swim too but it's not the best season to hit the pool, too many germos!
Keep it up girl, sounds like the hard work is paying off. xx
I am! I am! x
Yay go Lexi! So inspiring. I'm walking a few days a week which is a good start. Need to add in 2 yoga classes a week - just need to find a good (affordable) studio nearby :)
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