Gentle Exercise:Day 5 of 30 Days to a New You

in #life7 years ago

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Today was nearly a wash out. It was the first weekend day that I've not had anything to do for a while as normally I am at the football if I don't have the kids.

I didn't get up till late as I got to bed late and I thought about going to the allotment and going to the gym. I didn't make it to the allotment but I am so glad that I managed to get to the gym.

I found exercise really helpful for me to feel good. You don't have to be a crazy gym bunny, I'm certainly not, but getting your heart rate increased for 30 minutes a day is supposed to be really good for you.

Many years ago I wanted to lose some weight and a work friend suggested that I get up an hour earlier than normal. I told him that there was no way I could do that. He then said "If someone offered you £500 to get up earlier for on month, would you do it?"

It was then I realised I just needed some motivation.

So your challenge today is to do some more exercise than you would normally. A brisk walk is fine. Even if it is just around the block.

Trust me, you will be pleased you did

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Stay physical, always good advice.

Now that I've hit middle age, I've finally come to the point that I have zero interest in sucking down protein, going to the gym to beat my brains out and doing this 5 times a week to have some lovely pale body that never sees the sunlight. It has taken me a couple years to get to this mentality, but it has been the right exercise transition for me..a comfortable routine of regular (3-4/week) exercise at a moderate pace with a focus on being fit and healthy, not ripped and muscled. It works out well...I feel good, have lots of energy and it fits well with my lighter diet (now vegan).