Yesterday, I started exercising. I used to be addicted to exercise when I was in my early 20's. I would go hell bent for election every time I started a diet and exercise program, but it soon became too time consuming and too draining and I would quit. I have learned I have to fit this into my LIFESTYLE. Exercise will be a necessary part of my life from now on, and I need to make it simple, effective, and less burdensome. I personally have decided to begin just 3 days per week of scheduled group exercise. The other days I will just walk in my neighborhood. My biggest motivating factor is that my daughter, who suffers from chronic pain, has to do some sort of PT daily. I figure if she can do it, and push through horrific pain, then I can push my body, too. We joined the YMCA so she can do her PT, which is a whole lot cheaper than paying a physical therapist to work with her. I have decided on water aerobics for 1 hour, on Mon., Wed., and Fri. We have to go anyway for her, so I am fitting my goals in with hers.
You have to make it simple. Not easy, but simple. We are all very busy people, but when we understand it is necessary for a healthier "us", we have to make it fit. No excuses. This is coming from the Queen of excuses, trust me, I know them all.
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