Life as I Know It; Family; Lifestyle; and Healthy Living!
Published on August 8, 2006 By foreverserenity In Diet
So I've decided that I have to, have to start moving again. I have to in the name of my physical health and well being. And also because if I don't, I will not like the outcome of a sedentary life.

I"ve been more physically active for the last two-three months. I started out by walking again. I don't get the chance to do it everyday, but I've been walking. I've also begun to exercise. Not an easy feat when you're not in the mood, but I find that when I'm not and I just do it, I usually am so excited and gung ho about it in the middle of the work out I get a burst of energy and complete it!

It's staying motivated that's the crux of my problem and I've decided not to worry about it, or think about it too much and just do it.

I've already established the need, the why, and know the benefits of doing it. I've also had to mentally stroke my consiousness into action, because I have to, otherwise it doesn't happen! Weird, I know, but you know when you have to talk yourself into doing something?!

I've also been watching what I eat. I'm not on a diet, however, I don't over indulge anymore. And a good thing that I've been doing lately. Whenever I feel the urge to eat, I go to the refridgerator or the pantry and I stand there and discuss with myself (ok I argue) as to why am I there and am I really hungry or should I just drink some water or juice? By gosh it does work, because I just usually end up drinking water and walking away hissing my teeth and congratulating myself for not giving in to me!

Now if I can only keep this up!

It's really difficult for someone who has used food to feed every emotion. I'm just so used to turning to food for consolation. I know I'm an emotional eater. I have been controlling that urge though and I feel I'm at the point wherein I don't need food to be my crutch anymore.

It's been a little busy for me lately both at work and on the home front and I've been kind of eating on the run. But I'm making sure that I make good choices when I eat. Although sometimes I will have something I really want if I feel like it. But I don't worry over it when I do.

I'm going to keep a JU journal, making a note of when I workout and even the times that I don't. This will hopefully help me to stay on track and let me stick with my getting fit goals.

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Comments
on Aug 08, 2006
Good for you! Keep it up and you will feel better in no time. Exercise can work wonders on your energy levels and mood, and the more you do it the more you look forward to it I find. I try to exercise at least 4 times a week, but lately I have been too busy to keep up my regular schedule. I am just since last week starting it back up and I can tell the difference in my energy levels already! It makes me want to do it all the more. Good luck !




on Aug 08, 2006
Good for you! Keep it up and you will feel better in no time.


Thanks Jenny, I know it will be!



I try to exercise at least 4 times a week, but lately I have been too busy to keep up my regular schedule.


This is good. I used to exercise 5-6 times a week up to a year ago.



I am just since last week starting it back up and I can tell the difference in my energy levels already! It makes me want to do it all the more. Good luck


That is great! Good luck to you too! I know, I do feel such a difference in my energy level too.