So, up until last week Wed. I had spent at least 4 days a week at the gym doing cardio, some light lifting, etc. I had kept this up for about 3 weeks until I had to stop do to starting to feel the pain in my left leg…a strained muscle. So I ended up taking 5 days off of the gym with only 1 or 2 short walks to keep the blood moving in my legs.
Anyway, why do I bring this up? Well we all see the gym as something that will help keep you in shape, or help get you there, however many of us may just feel the dread that comes with even thinking about it. I know I did. Well, there is another benefit to the gym, and that’s the good feeling it brings. I noticed over the last few 5 days how my good feelings that I had been feeling quickly started going away. I started feeling down, tired and much less energy. Well today after a good workout I can feel the good feelings starting to come back again.
So, don’t just think of the gym as something to dread, or something that hurts. Think of it instead as something that brings good feelings and better mood and happiness.
I have to say that is correct even for women.. I am the same way.. This week, I had a cold for over a week, and could not work out, which result in me feeling really run down and tired, and just not my happy self.. So, this weekend I workout Fri and Sat and I felt so good.. And then on Sunday.. When X-mas shopping for three hours, and still had the energy to make pumkin muffins for my 2 year-olds class potluck..
ReplyDeleteI have to agree, workout suck right up until you are at the gym, but once you are done.. It feels great..
By the way your picture look great.. You can really see the difference.. Personally, I just took some new pictures of myself.. I could not belive the difference.. I need to post them, to my page..
Thanks,
Sharon
This was a great, just basic, simple post of health & fitness truth! Love it! Jeff, you would make a great Beachbody Coach. I'd love to have you on my team if you're ever interested! -Melanie
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