Exercise

Exercise - I am not an exerciser, never have been. I was always the slowest runner in my classes at school, wasn't good at any sports, don't even like sports.

So what's a dyed-in-the-wool non-exerciser to do? I have a Gazelle that's gathering dust, a Bean that sits inside the Gazelle gathering dust, dumbbells that might as well be paperweights, and a resistance band that hangs on the closet door. I'm all set, but I lack motivation, and organization.

I know I need to set aside time to just do the exercise. I actually did for a few months a couple of years ago, got up early and just did it. I know I could do it now, but that warm bed just doesn't want to let me go in the morning, it hugs me and caresses me, and tells me that I really need to stay with it and slumber a bit more.

So, if I stick my neck out here and declare that I WILL exercise, whether it's the Gazelle, or weight work, or whatever, will that actually motivate me to set my alarm and get up early and do it? I really don't know, to be honest with you.

I know the benefits of exercise, as far as improving heart health and stamina. I know that resistance training is wonderful for low-carbers, helping us to burn fat faster and build those fabulous muscles that I've never had. And I know that exercise makes aging easier, which I'm all for.

So what's holding me back? Laziness? Having to work with a degree of pain? Boredom? (I have a tv & dvd player, and a vcr in that room, so that's not really a good excuse, and I have lots of music to listen to, so the time will go by easier.)

(Just had a heart-racing moment. While I'm sitting here typing, a small lizard crawled up the wall behind my computer monitor, giving me quite a start! Since he's harmless, he's very welcome to share my office with me.) (Now, if he tries to crawl up my pants leg, then I will definitely be getting some exercise in, right here in the office!)

I will declare, right here for all to read, that I will make an attempt to begin a regular exercise program, no fewer than 3 days per week, beginning tomorrow morning. If I miss my morning workout, then I will try to do it after work that same day, but will preferably do it in the mornings before breakfast.

So there!