So, recently I've been exercising... and when I say exercising, I mean every day. I figure I can either not exercise and feel like crap and hate my weight and maybe get depressed or I can whip my butt into gear and just decide to do it.
So, I just decided to do it.
And low and behold Jer decided to join me! :) I'm happy about that, mainly because I want him to be healthy with me and I don't want to be concerned about either of us getting diabetes... he is insulin resistant too and diabetes is a horrible horrible thing to have to live with for the rest of your life.
One thing I have noticed as I have been trying to take better care of myself is this: People who have never been in shape (and never really tried) tend to have an easier time sticking to the process of getting into shape.
I think there are a couple of reasons for this... 1) we see we are getting into shape and say to ourselves "I've never been this strong! Woooooot!". While those who were athletes in high school tend to say "Holy crap!!!! I'm way, way, WAY out of shape... how did I let it get to this point?!" and 2) we made the word "exercise" in our minds synonymous with "torture" because, hey!,everyone complains about it... so it must be absolutely dreadful!! While those who were athletes know the real story... it isn't so bad, it's just kind of a pain to find the time for.
So my conclusion is this... people that haven't ever tried to get into shape are more positive about themselves as they slowly step into a stronger body and they are pleasantly surprised that it really isn't that bad of a thing to do... while those that have been in really good shape tend to get down on themselves about the whole "letting themselves get out of shape" thing.
To that I have only this to say: Be nice to yourself, you're working on it and that is what really matters. Truly trying goes a very long way...
5 comments:
Well said! I completely agree with your observations :)
I am glad you are enjoying the results you are seeing. I love that feeling!
That is so cool that you've gotten into the whole exercise groove! Wish I could convince myself to do the same thing. :)
Good for you!!! One of these days, I'll join you. I promise. It might not be for a few years, but it will come.
It's true - just working on it is what matters. And not beating yourself up. And I find that, even if I don't lose one ounce, if I'm working out every day, I feel so good about myself for just doing it that I don't really care so much that I'm overweight. It's the endorphin thing. And it's all about having a healthy heart and body; not about being a size 2. I jog to keep my heart healthy. And I'm okay with it.
You've been such an inspiration to me! I can actually SEE the results you are getting! (And I'm envious, as I could've been further along than I am presently). Oh, well. You gals are right! I feel mentally sharper, emotionally more confident and even playful (when I'm not tired from getting up before the crack of dawn), and physically sore. LOL. Just kidding (sort of). Physically I'm feeling better and have more strength and stamina. Way to inspire us!!!! You go!
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