Finding The Joy In Physical Activity
Some people would be surprise about this fact about me but I actually like all the physical activity during work-out. For months I’ve had a hard time having that motivation to “move”. And that’s what was lacking in me. I had an epiphany last week about it. I was so caught up in the idea of losing weight that I lost the joy that moving around brought me. I’ve been a dancer since I was 3 yrs. old so it’s not strange for me to have that feeling within me. I remember the day my Mom came home with my first pink ballet flats. Oh man was I the happiest kid in the neighborhood. I wanted that happiness again. If I let laziness invade my body, I’d never find the motivation to move. But when I fight it, and finally in the middle of exercising, I love it. I love dancing. I love doing kick-boxing. I love doing the weights and triceps. I love the squats and the abdominal crunches. With that realization, my goal took a whole new meaning. I had to stop thinking of dress and jeans sizes. I stopped thinking about going back to my pre-pre-pregnancy weight. Well for a minute ;) .
I don’t know if I’m making any sense here but I really felt I needed to find the joy in physical activity again as part of my motivation. And I’m happy to report that I did find that joy. This week is soooo much better. Before Monday even rolled in, my mind set was different from last week. I’ve been doing my Tae-Bo sessions and an hour and a half ago, I finished my hardcore routine(refer to the 12pm workout). Wheww, it kicked my ass but damn I feel good.
I will work harder to keep this up and hopefully I will also find the joy in eating less. Soon. :)
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4 opinions for Finding The Joy In Physical Activity
Cara
Jan 24, 2008 at 10:59 am
That’s awesome! Good job! I love feeling the joy of working out. I usually don’t enjoy it until I start it. Before I start I sometimes dread it. But the more I do it, the more I love it :-)
Move Over Mary Lou
Jan 25, 2008 at 11:58 pm
[…] of intensive training is work out enough. But I really enjoyed it. I felt about gymnastics the way Dexie felt about her dancing. It was the one place I could be me. I enjoyed pushing myself to the point […]
Wrinkle Cream Marcus
Jan 27, 2008 at 3:02 am
I really think that the great feeling you get during exercise and after, is what keeps me going. I have found that exercise first thing in the morning before breakfast is the best - makes you feel great for the entire day, plus it’s all done so no need to make time for it later! It’s one of my ‘good’ habits!
GlamSpiritKristen
Jan 28, 2008 at 4:52 pm
Good for you - that’s a wonderful, healthy attitude toward weight loss. Losing weight and getting in shape can actually be fun!
And eating less can be enjoyable too - sometimes it’s hard, but when I eat less, I feel lighter and calmer. And I get a rush of happiness every time I realize my clothes fit better, so it’s reinforcing a great cycle.
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