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LAMContributor
Just wondering how many other people have the same experience that I do with exercise.
I try to go for a walk or jog every day-just half an hour.
I know that every time I go, I feel so much better afterwards. But it's still so hard to get myself out the door!
I have an iPod and I listen to talking books to keep my mind on something outside myself.
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Frog22Contributor
Get a dog!!!! The guilt you feel if you don't take them out everyday for a run or walk is unbearable. Therefore it forces me to get out and do it. I'm glad I do though as it gets me out of the rut of my thoughts and gives me a break. It brings about Mindfulness, being in the moment. Something I have to practice, but it helps.
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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor
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BatGuanoSenior Contributor
Hi butterflychaser,
From the moment I get inside the gym and a spraytanned anorexic 10-year-old who just barfed in their mouth at the sight of me tries to summon a smile and a cheery greeting.
As I appear in my workout gear and strong men faint. As I haul my sorry carcase onto the machines and the floor staff hover expectantly with the portable de-fibrillator.
I sweat and suffer and jiggle so much that seisomographs in Tokyo send out emergency alerts.
I hate gyms.
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BatGuanoSenior Contributor
Hi Allesandra,
In answer to your question about walking too slow I've found that when I stop to talk I can pick up a handy object. This can be a large rock, a dozen bricks, the dog you're walking, or even the person you're talking with.
Then, whilst holding the object with a firm grip, perform squats. Remember to replace the object when you resume walking. This is especially important with someone else's dog, or another person.
Happy walking!
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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor
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CherryBombSenior Contributor
Really enjoyed your poem @Pippa . We got another member who @Happyness who writes poetry. Care to share some more of your work Happyness?
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Unknown userMember
Hi LAM,
I noticed your post about your love/hate relationship with exercise and thought you might be interested in this http://saneforums.org/t5/Special-Event-Mental-Health-Week/Mind-Body-Challenge-2/m-p/9477#M117
Well done on your walk and jog effort each day. It's an awesome habit to include in your daily ritual, like brushing your teeth.
Cheers,
Catriona
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BondContributor
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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor
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