OK, OK, I know that this is KIND OF a no-shitter, pardon my French, but wow. Exercising regularly really DOES make me feel better.
Here's how I know.
So, when I had that cold, I really didn't think I had the lung power to make it through an hour-long cardio class (not to mention the visions of snot flying out of my nose. Sorry. I've been talking about snot a lot lately.)
Then, I was on vacation, but between snuggling babies and my dog, and my birthday, I just didn't seem to find time to go to the gym. Then I was getting back into work mode ... Basically, I allowed daily life to get in the way of taking care of me.
So for the last four or so days, I've had wicked stomachaches around the 2-3 p.m. hour. I think this is a function of two things:
1. Sitting at a desk all damn day. After lunch I maybe need to move around more.
2. I hadn't exercised in like...ashamedly....10 days. 12 days even.
Yesterday, I felt terribly around my witching hour at work. I got permission to leave a little early. Walking out to my car helped (but that doesn't always do the trick). Still, I was all like, DUDE, I'm still going to the gym. By the time my power yoga/pilates/tai chi class was over, I felt amazing.
Today, I'm sore (and I definitely slid backwards in my two weeks off, so class felt really hard), but I still went to zumba class to stretch out and warm up rather than continue to let my muscles seize. No stomachache today. I feel really, really good. Yay for endorphins!
Back on track.
6 comments:
love how you are quoting Lady Gaga. Sorry, I can't comment on exercising to make oneself feel good. I wouldn't know such a thing!
The thing I love about yoga is that, if you're doing it right, you have MORE energy when you're finished.
Well it's good to know you're not infallible when it comes to working out. :) But I am glad you're back on track and feeling good.
Its great that you got back on track! Sometimes that can be tough especially when you're sick.
i am ashamed to think of how long it's been since i last worked out. and i actually do feel so much better after a good session in the gym! maybe i'll get back to it.
maybe.
!! So true! Exercise is the best! :) Life just looks a little brighter when the energy is flowing!
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