"Think power and perfection"
"You are worth it"
After a six-week 'break', I finally started working out again. My litany of excuses was wearing thin (and my butt was getting soft) so on Wednesday I gave myself a good talking to and a swift kick! It felt great - and I'm once again left wondering why I avoid doing what I know from experience is good for me. When I'm exercising I'm a much happier, motivated person. The weird thing is that I can be very disciplined for months on end and then mysteriously fall off the wagon for a while. During those periods that I am motivated, I prefer to work out in the privacy of my own home and do a circuit of weight training (very important for women as they age), light cardio and pilates. I also try to go for a long walk every other day - but this doesn't always happen. The above quotes are Jari Love's (Get Ripped!) words of encouragement that I desperately cling to in my darkest moments :) I have four of her dvd's and she's a huge inspiration. She's a Calgarian btw.
Do you exercise? What type? No, gardening doesn't count! How do you stay motivated?
Here's a very energetic episode of Whose Line Is It Anyway? with exercise guru Richard Simmons.
I love this show - thank goodness for re-runs.
Here's a very energetic episode of Whose Line Is It Anyway? with exercise guru Richard Simmons.
I love this show - thank goodness for re-runs.
Enjoy your weekend!
Good for you, especially if it makes you feel better.I have never been a regular exerciser and I'm still using my broken toe as an excuse to stay that way!( even though that was months ago!) I used to go running, but one of my knees twinges too much. I have been thinking about pilates though...I said "thinking" Jane, so yes, I'll mull over the idea of pilates for a few months...
ReplyDeleteI like pilates because it helps to build core strength - something I'm sorely lacking in.
DeleteI am exactly like you, Jane. I exercise for months on end and then fall off the wagon for awhile. I'm not sure why this happens; perhaps I get tired of the strict routine and need a break. I also try to take long walks as often as possible. I usually do this in the evening with hubby, so it's a way to exercise and spend some quality time with my other half. By the way, gardening is considered a very good form of exercise, so if you spend time doing that, pat yourself on the back; it counts.
ReplyDeleteGlad to know there's someone else out there with this pattern. Ok, I'll factor in all the bending and carrying etc. I do when gardening :)
DeleteOoh I can so relate to this... Right now, instead of "just doing it", I'm in decision mode. Pilates? Tai Chi? Yoga?
ReplyDeleteI've never tried Tai Chi or Yoga myself - I'm sure they are great for building core strength.
DeleteMy slipped discs mean I am limited as to what I can do, nothing high impact. Having the dogs means I am forced to walk each day, and I try to go at a brisk pace and walk about 5 miles. I also do Pilates for core strength, well when I remember!!
ReplyDeleteHi Tracey, understandably you definitely have to be careful - walking is a great exercise - the most natural and enjoyable as well as far as I'm concerned.
DeleteI spin. I have been spinning for many, many years and am now the oldest one in the class most days. I spin 3 times a week at the Y and it means I can eat anything I want. (important for a chocoholic.) I never fall off the wagon either. I guess I'm addicted because I get very stressed if I miss a class for some reason or another, ha ha!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your workouts!
Hi Francie, I have no idea what 'spinning' is, believe it or not - I will be checking this out. Being able to eat what you want is a great incentive - I know it is for me :)
DeleteHaha, nice youtube video with Richard Simmons, made me laugh My wife goes through the same exericse motivatoin cycles. But I think that that's better than nothing at all FOR SURE. So keep it up! You go girl! :-)
ReplyDeleteYou're so right - something is better than nothing for sure :)
DeleteGawd, I miss that show too! I've never seen that clip before with Richard Simmons -- hilarious!
ReplyDeleteI love their silliness and am always impressed with how quick they can improvise - I couldn't make up a song on the spot if I tried.
DeleteAwesome...I try to run/ walk on my treadmill daily...and weights...I am like you...I hit it hard for a long time and then just stop for a bit...I much more like walking daily...pushing Lucy in her stroller is fun for both of us!
ReplyDeleteGlad to know I'm not alone :) The thought of you pushing Lucy in her stroller is too funny! Lucy's a cat - for anyone reading this.
DeleteHi Jane,
ReplyDeleteGosh, you're energetic! Yoga works for me, I used to do a lot of walking but not much anymore. Richard Simmons is hilarious, I could lose weight just laughing! :)
Ms. Emma looks so sweet in your Monday post.
Have a great weekend,
Dorothy
I don't know how energetic I really am Dorothy - it's definitely something I have to push myself to do. I need to try Yoga - a lot of people swear by it.
DeleteThis was just what I needed. I really don't know why we put these things off, it really makes you feel 100 times better. This week I've been tired and had a cold and telling myself I'll do it tomorrow... after seeing this I think I really will do it tomorrow lol
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah, I'm glad to hear that I've been a bit of an inspiration :)
DeleteJane,
ReplyDeleteI don't exercise a great deal and if I do it's ballet in the house :) Helps keep the muscles toned. I do a lot of running about it up and down my father's stairs and walking a good distance when I stay at his place. Exercise does make you feel good though.
I had no idea you were into ballet - how lovely :) I'll bet it does help to keep the muscles toned and maintain core strength.
DeleteI love that show use to watch it all the time. But those legs of Richard Simmons mind never ever looked as good as his. I think I might start walking again and soon.
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