100 things: a series of posts on health, fitness, and figuring out how to be strong. (#78)

[labelleizzy]

The last three weeks or so have been really tough for me with regards to getting to the gym on a regular basis. There was a gap where Tal wasn't working one week, and since I've cut back my sessions with her from twice a week to once a week, it's been difficult to motivate myself to haul ass over to the JCC for a minimum of two days of movement per week, and my joints and muscles are COMPLAINING. Seriously, yo. There is no bullshit here, I'm not sad or cranky or disappointed, because it means I have, to borrow a phrase from karenbynight, Upped My Game. Body has accustomed itself to enough regular movement and strength building exercise that it puts me on notice when I do not do that thing.

And that's precisely the kind of asskicking I require. Good.

Since I've had trouble getting the minimum of two-three hours healthy movement per week, I wanted to return here, and chain my habits together again. The good habit (writing) should support the struggling habit (movement and strength-building) until I can get back on board with regular gym visits and other things.

Benefits of regular movement include:
* mood elevation/evening out
* physical strength has increased
* decrease in regular back pain and other bodily pains
* increase in flexibility of body and mind
* increase in ability to focus for long periods of time at a task (like making art or jewelry)
* improved digestion, appetite, and food choices
* increased stamina and agility and self confidence
* investing in my own future self, my aging in strength and health.

please feel free to comment on this topic, as I strive to improve my habits it's good for me to engage in conversation with others who have similar interests.

\o/

Comments

[siduri1959]

I usually feel much better when I do move more-i.e. walking and the like. Right now, I am not walking and I feel it.

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

yeah. and with it getting dark earlier, my mood's in the toilet the last couple days. Probably some hormones too. I need more yoga type things.

[wrenb.livejournal.com]

Do you think that you might remember to eat lunch if you went to the gym in the morning?

I need to lengthen my workout now that Becky is napping later in the day. I currently have it down to a compact 30 minutes three days a week, plus optional fun stuff. With the colder weather I'm biking less.

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

yeah. Let's consult on schedule.

[howlgirl.livejournal.com]

You forgot, inspiring others to get out and do more... :-)

[labelleizzy.livejournal.com]

*grin* aw shucks, thanks, lady.