I was going to zumba and doing as many sessions as I could each week. (Can we say 4-6 hours of Zumba?). In the same week I was riding my bike, doing exercise videos and running at least 4 times a week. It was insane! But I felt strong and healthy!
And then something happened. I have evolved back into the lazy Maryfran, the ‘I’d rather be crafting’ Maryfran! Exercise comes when Jason says its is so nice today, we have to get outside! I go...somewhat grudgingly. The good thing, I never regret going!
This past weekend we went out for a bike ride .and I realized that right now I am doing better when I can forget that what I’m doing is exercise. We went on a section of the canal that I have not been on in years. I was so busy looking at everything that the miles passed by and I almost forgot that I was exercising!
Masking exercise in some fun activity is a great way to get it done.
However, I want to bring back the Maryfran that couldn’t wait to get out and go for that run. I want to be the Maryfran that wouldn’t skip a zumba class unless I was on my death bed! I want that hot sweat dripping down my back. I want that feeling of exhilaration that infused me after a workout. I want it. But I hate it and dread it right now.
I swear I’m a hot mess! How can I want something but hate it? Hopefully if I just push myself to do it, I will learn to love it again!!!!!!
So yes, the running WILL recommence...as soon as my ribs are capable!!!!
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My Mom got super clumsy as she got older. She was an avid geocacher and would fall all the time, but like you, not while she was just walking. I found out later that one of her medications made her clumsy (maybe dizzy?) Anyway, I don't know if you take any medications, but maybe there are side effects you don't know about??
I hate exercise too. After I do it I feel good, but getting the motivation to do it is the tough part since I'm not naturally a person who enjoys being active. I am a born klutz! I like to say I have a knack for being able to trip on an out-of-place carpet loop! When I was young my mom used to think people would think she was beating us because I literally could not get up a flight of stairs without tripping and my legs were constantly all bruised up. I have inner-ear drainange issues and slow reflexes now that I am older so I trip over stuff or lose my balance a lot, I also think I don't lift my feet enough. If you keep up with yoga your balance will improve. I need to follow my own advice too!
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