I managed to exercise FOUR days in a row! Three days on my Rebounder and last evening I suffered through a cardio video workout. Over the years I have acquired various video workouts on DVD. I pulled them out to see if I thought I could even manage any of them. I watched a few segments of a couple of them and decided to try a Biggest Loser ten minute cardio workout. That was just about the longest ten minutes of my life!! Of course, I modified several of the exercises because I'm just so out of shape. I noticed every pain and pull. I felt every stretch and strain as my body tries to move in ways it hasn't in years. I remember in the 8th grade, we did a PE segment of "dance aerobics". It was my favorite part of PE that I ever had in school. It was FUN and EASY! Thirty years later, it's neither fun or easy. If I keep going, I know it WILL get easier and it WILL become fun again!!
I keep reminding myself that if I just keep going and challenge myself a little more every day, everything will become easier and more fun! I make myself get off the couch to do things, rather than ignoring the things that need my attention - whether it be the laundry, my grandson, or the dogs. I continue to tell myself that it will be even easier tomorrow!
Today is a rare winter day near 50 degrees! I got out there while it was "warm" and took care of a few things that needed done outside. One day the things that are difficult for me now will become so much easier. I just have to keep on moving!
Heidi! You ROCK!! Keep at it. I say this for me too. We have to make ourselves important enough to be healthy. I'm super proud of you. I'll be checking in so keep it up. :-)
ReplyDeletegirl, i can't say it enough, i am SO proud of you.
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