Post by KG on Jan 6, 2006 12:28:18 GMT -5
When I was younger I was into herbology. I worked out and tried to eat right more or less, though I was never obcessive about that. I was never a high energy person, but I could make myself stay fit. I knew that it was important to take care of my body... not that I haven't been rough on it in some ways. I do know that there has to be a balance between body, mind, and spirit, but sometimes it is hard for me to get involved in the physical realm anymore.
Most of you are young, and probably have energy, yet as a mom I notice that even the most active of little kids say they are tired when you hand them a chore list. Well I have had a relapse in that area, or maybe I never outgrew that honestly. My chore list is backed up, and I hate doing stuff. I haven't felt like working out, or even going for long walks in the past couple of years. I used to be in great shape, but I feel yucky, and tend to just sit in front of the computer more and more.
I really feel hypocritical about that in a way, because I know better. I have written volumes about the subject of balancing body mind and spirit, but now I don't even feel like I am in my body most of the time. It feels like a remote control robot, which is sort of heavy and awkward. When I do force myself into it, the first thing I notice is pain, and exhaustion. I know it is because I have gained weight, and don't get enough exercise. I have become very undiciplined in my aproach to all things physical. Everything seems like a strain lately. Of course I am getting older, but at 45 I should be in much better shape than I am. I mean I don't look old, and until recently my weight gain wasn't as noticable, but I just keep packing on the pounds. I am still strong physically, as far as lifting stuff, but I get tired so fast.
I really want to do better. I made new years resolutions to loose 50 pounds and keep my house better. I was wondering if anyone knew how to jumpstart their motivation to do stuff in the physical realm. Also I was wondering if any of you ever had that problem, and what you did to overcome it... I have overcome this problem at times in the past, but it was a long time ago, and now... well I am probably just lazy... but it is hard not to be for some reason. Any advice or experiences would be appreciated.
Most of you are young, and probably have energy, yet as a mom I notice that even the most active of little kids say they are tired when you hand them a chore list. Well I have had a relapse in that area, or maybe I never outgrew that honestly. My chore list is backed up, and I hate doing stuff. I haven't felt like working out, or even going for long walks in the past couple of years. I used to be in great shape, but I feel yucky, and tend to just sit in front of the computer more and more.
I really feel hypocritical about that in a way, because I know better. I have written volumes about the subject of balancing body mind and spirit, but now I don't even feel like I am in my body most of the time. It feels like a remote control robot, which is sort of heavy and awkward. When I do force myself into it, the first thing I notice is pain, and exhaustion. I know it is because I have gained weight, and don't get enough exercise. I have become very undiciplined in my aproach to all things physical. Everything seems like a strain lately. Of course I am getting older, but at 45 I should be in much better shape than I am. I mean I don't look old, and until recently my weight gain wasn't as noticable, but I just keep packing on the pounds. I am still strong physically, as far as lifting stuff, but I get tired so fast.
I really want to do better. I made new years resolutions to loose 50 pounds and keep my house better. I was wondering if anyone knew how to jumpstart their motivation to do stuff in the physical realm. Also I was wondering if any of you ever had that problem, and what you did to overcome it... I have overcome this problem at times in the past, but it was a long time ago, and now... well I am probably just lazy... but it is hard not to be for some reason. Any advice or experiences would be appreciated.