It has been hard to find time to exercise, it seems when the time finally comes where I can, I am just too tired. I like the mornings, but the opportunity just has not been there with the baby now, so usually early evenings are my best bet, around 6. The trouble is that after I exercise I feel refreshed and re-invigorated, a good thing, but not when I go to bed a few hours later. I then stay up too late, get less sleep and the next day is a drag. Although I am seeing no results, this kind of trial and error is just what I was looking for, a chance to get it right without the pressure of being in a weight-loss plan.
I am a person who likes routine, or at least thinking and planning one anyway! The routine makes me feel like I am making progress, it is something I can measure. I like to be on time and punctual, I HATE to be late for anything, it just seems like failure to me. If I ever arrived at the movies 5 or 10 minutes late, I would turn around and go home! It seems I am less happy when I get my exercise in a scatter-shot fashion, taking advantage of any opportunity when it arises. I don't know why that is, it shouldn't make a bit of difference...but it does. When I get my routine down it will be smooth sailing right! RIGHT? Don't burst my bubble people. Of course with a baby under a year old, AND a 15 year old teen, can there ever be a routine? Can I ever be on time for anything, let alone on time for my exercise? I laugh at the folly of it all...
Speaking of time, it seems to be a key factor in weight-loss, or at least being healthy;
What time to exercise?
How much time do you exercise?
What kind of exercise do you do with your time?
How much time do you spend eating and drinking?
What do you eat and drink with your time?
How much time do you sleep?
Become the master of your time and you will be one happy person it seems! This much I do know; when I exercise, or spend time with a vigorous activity, I feel good about myself, for that period of time, joyous in some occasions...and I often wish I could extend that feeling out longer by going longer. For as soon as I take a shower, and the mirror reveals the truth, it all evaporates into a thin veil of memory.
I think Denise is on to something, she has a thought , and I think it is a good one!
Strangely, when I was living in the Dump Without a Mirror, my self-image improved. Maybe you should ditch the mirror.
Posted by: Michelle | October 29, 2006 at 09:18
Thanks for the link, FB and I'm glad you liked it. The greatest thing about making things very inspecific and general is that I'm not beating myself up when I miss a morning like today because, eh, I still managed 5 days out of 7 last week and that's just fine. Besides, I figure there are more than enough things designed specifically to make us feel badly about ourselves so why contribute another? BTW, I'm up to 17 minutes (with 5 each cooldown and warmup) most mornings and it really feels pretty good. I don't think it hurts that I'm watching my Sex and the City boxed set only while walking on the treadmill, but it's still walking. :-)
Posted by: Denise | October 27, 2006 at 14:36
uhm, things are looking ugly for me. I consistently feel like I am NOT DOING ENOUGH, berating myself, wanting to eat LESS and exercise even MORE than the 2 hrs a day I'm doing.
Posted by: Felicity | October 27, 2006 at 12:59
I had to skip a run because I have been feeling poorly. And then my newer computer died, so I had to buy another one -which threw me into a very pissy mood. It wasn't the computer I was planning to replace. I know all about control issues. Believe me. If we ever met, I would probably try to order your Hef for you.
Posted by: Margaret | October 26, 2006 at 21:50
Very good ideas Karen! I think I have been sleeping more soundly after a workout. The class is a good idea too. The whole family joined a gym that is opening up within walking distance, I will post more about that later!!!
Posted by: FB | October 26, 2006 at 20:01
What about doing an exercise class? Then you'd get exercise in and it would be at a scheduled time. Just a thought. Also, "they" say that if you exercise you sleep better. So even if you are up a bit later when you do fall asleep maybe your sleep time will be better.
Posted by: Karen | October 26, 2006 at 18:16