I am WORTH it!!

While I'm on the topic of head games... I have been reading a ton of articles about why people don't exercise. I am really trying to get to the bottom of why I am so hesitant to do it every day. One thing I came upon is that people who are somewhat disorganized often sacrifice exercise FIRST. 

So I realized that I need to remember that I am WORTH IT. I thought about it and realized that I DO indeed have a half hour free every day (I spend at LEAST tha****ching Forensic Files every night!!)... so from now on, I am WORTH that half hour. That half hour is MINE... for my health!

Changing my mindset has made all the difference!!

 Sadly, I can honestly say I do NOT have a half hour free every day!  I'm not inclined to get up any earlier than I already do.  Most evenings are non-stop cooking, cleaning, running errands, helping with homework, laundry, you name it.  By the time the kids are in bed, I have nothing left.  I have tried to do the Gazelle at least a few times a week, but sometimes even that's a stretch. 

wah, wah, wah.... I know.  Excuses, excuses.  But seriously, don't I deserve a little time to stare at the walls, process it all and maybe short out a bit, too? 

The nice thing I realized is that I can zone out at the wall and process it all while exercising. I don't have to do much... just maybe take a relaxing walk like RP. I sure as heck can't walk 4-5 miles like he can, but maybe 1/4 a mile to start? We'll see...

We are all WORTH it!!  I have also learned that I physically feel better on the days that I get up and move before I come to school.  It tends to clear the cobwebs out of my brain.

I know that there are people *****ally are too busy with life to have a set time daily, and I respect that.  My hope for them is that they can carve out some time during the day (even 5 or 10 minutes) to move and get the endorphins going.

If you would have asked me 8 months ago about regular exercise I would have looked at you and laughed hysterically!!  Do I like getting up that early in the morning?  Not at all.  Do I like going to bed by 9:00 each night (at least that is the goal)- Not at all.  But do I feel better all day when I have moved- I sure do!!  I have to admit that much of my motivation comes from the people at the gym I work out at- they make me laugh and smile and tend to be quite generous with the compliments too!!

Just remember to do what works for you and the people in your life!

Reenie