I'M BACK (for the summer)! FIRST POST OF 2011!
So, I take you to place inside my head on how my mind operates before during and after exercise. For me as most of you know, I have been an athlete/active since age 4. Doing activity was like reading a book, it’s just what I did and how I grew up… Thoughts often pop into my head like… Will I continue to be this way for the rest of my life? I seem to think so…. I mean god willing, if I live for a long time and if everything on my body continues to work properly during my life span. Then I begin to contemplate… hmmmmmmm, will I just get bored and say, “funk it”! I’m good with this workout mess! I seem to think not, because for me it’s an addiction. Exercise is more than just a bangn' body. Now, don’t get me wrong, I’m all about the “look”. I’m not gonna lie, I’m a bit shallow in that aspect, BUT to me exercising takes on sooo many more facets. It relieves stress like no one’s business. Woo! There are days that I thank-god that I am too tired to deal wit mess, which allows me to be a lot more calm and collect in a“jacked up situation”. There are also days that I am in a quick need of workout to avoid me being in a quick encounter with craziness. In other words, it's a savoring outlet (like the lord above). It's the right answer that I need to prevent me from doing something dumb and crazy at times. It keeps me sane! Duly noted, I like to say that I am in tune with my body and spirit, so this all TRUTH! Exercise also allows me to just feel healthy! I acknowledge the fact that if I put in the work, I can live for a significant amount of time and not deal with indefinite amounts of health bills, pills and overall health issues. Although, I know you can't stop all inherited issues, and problems, but I am big believer of controlling what you can control. Why not do so..? Lastly, exercising can be fun! I don’t go hard all the time, that’s just madness. I promise if you switch up your game, you’ll never be bored. Run, bike, swim, kayak, sports, yoga, body pump, hiking, dancing, paintballing, lazer tag, white water rafting,boxing,fun competitions, charity events, the list goes on and on.. AND no that doesn’t mean you need to spend copious amounts of money. I say this because I am a bit frugal, lol…Lady and Gents just do your research and do what you like to do. Trust me, I don’t love everything, but I appreciate all activities especially if I stink at certain ones (ie CLIMBING!)
So, with that said I have to say that I was not always a health nut (started my journey in 2003), and even though I was an athlete since a tot exercising was not often enjoyable to me. It was process just like everything else in life… Step by step I learned my body and what I did and didn’t like to do and what skin I was most comfortable in, along with how I personally functioned daily at my best with the most energy possible. There definitely was a time where I exercised too much and ate to little which allowed me not to be at my best, and so I learned….. So, with that said, None of us are perfect, but why not get it done.. Start slow and work your way to the best you, be consistent, don't try to kill yourself and lastly research your plan a little.
“YOU CAN DO IT” – in my Rob Schneider Waterboy Voice.. yesssss “YOU CAN DO IT”. Vamos! Let’s GO!
