So, every week we are given, for lack of a better word, a homework assignment. I've been faithfully doing my homework assignments, but this one has got me stumped. We are supposed to look at one obstacle to losing weight and figure out a unique solution to overcome it. I have chosen exercise.
As I've said before, I really, really, really hate exercise. I don't get that "endorphin high" that people get after working out. I just feel relief that the exertion is over. And, I avoid exertion, thus I've gotten into the situation that I am in. Too many pounds overweight.
When I walked the other night with Leigha, I was sore for a few days, but actually felt decent enough today to try it again. It's not that I had a bad night again (actually, it was one of the most calmest easiest nights we've had with the kids in a long, long time.) I made a decision that I needed to walk tonight. I told myself that if the kids went down tonight, I would walk again. Julie almost didn't go down well, but she finally did. Jack was a calm little one as long as he got to sleep next to daddy for a little bit. So, I left them to cuddle, I sent Leigha a message and we walked.
It might have been for only 45 minutes, but it was a good, breathless, hilly time. I felt good walking, I don't want to say an endorphin high, but not the anxiety of exercise aversion. So, maybe again tomorrow night? Leigha already said she would and would bring Laine over to babysit.
Maybe, just maybe.............but how will I overcome this exercise aversion and loathing of exercise? Hmmmm....still working on that one.
BTW - It is halfway through the week and I still have all my weekly points left and have earned 7 activity points - yay me!
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