Well, I have learned something. Saturday we drove over an hour to our grandson's soccer game & had a great time. We got home about 6PM and I convinced myself that I was too tired to get on the treadmill. My pedometer only read 2400 steps which is horrible! Sunday I was in a awful mood all day. Snappy & irritable......you know what I mean. I was SO tired all day and all I did was my usual laundry & getting groceries. Once again, my pedometer(once I replaced the battery) only had a couple thousand steps on it. Shameful. Anyway, here's what I learned.........this morning I was still feeling crabby and irritable. I hopped on my treadmill(even thought I didn't want to) and within 10 minutes...my mood was lifting! I was starting to feel much better!! Who knew?!! Till I was finished with the half hour, I was like a new person! Lots of energy and a sunny outlook! I just have to remember that on the days when I think I'm too tired or just don't feel like walking.......Eureka! What a discovery! You know.....I've often heard that, but until you experience it for yourself you think.........yeah right! Hope you all have a great Monday!
Nova
Posted By: Novablue
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10/06/2008 10:43
Part of the Plan
That is exactly how it works. If you body starts to miss a day or two of working out its like your mood changes, your body gets sore, etc. but once you workout the soreness goes away, and you feel good. It's just motivation to workout when you don't want to. Glad you were able to improve on your mood. No grumpies allowed.
It's so true - working out out helps me feel better too!
Dear Nova, You've just proven to yourself what makes you feel better. This is very valuable experience, much better than just reading it somewhere. Best wishes and have a great week!
This is something I have to remind myself of often though!! It is amazing how much better you do feel after exercising. I am glad you know that feeling now, it will help to motivate you. :)
that should be great motivation....for you and me.....I'm letting myself get all bogged down with all this life life and not getting my exercise......thanks for reminding me....maybe I would deal with all this stuff better if I got back to it.
