That was yesterday

Came home from a tough day at work feeling Blah! Since my last job was horribly stressful and draining, I always feel guilty when I say I've had a tough day, because it just doesn't compare. But I just couldn't get a handle on things.
On the way home, my thoughts ran along the lines of "Why do I even bother? Why does that walker even bother? Why is she even out there? What's the point of trying so hard?" All exercise related, by the way.
I got home and collapsed in a heap. So, to cut a long story short, I did not even get outside for a walk yesterday evening.

But I started thinking about why I actually keep on trying, and started with the basic benefits of exercise:

• boosts energy
• better sleep
• a healthier heart
• better aerobic capacity
• weight control
• controls chronic pain
• lifts depression
• reduces stress
• increases flexibility and joint mobility
• increases muscle and bone strength
• decreases cholesterol and blood pressure.

That's all well and good, but why have I been trying so hard to keep going all these years??

I love the way exercise makes me feel:

• Strong and capable
• Motivated and in control!!!

So, Yes, I had a bad day and stayed in, but I will be back out there tomorrow!!

Besides....how will I ever get all the way around Australia if I stop now?!



My favourite quote this year:

"The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do"