Exercise...

[Nightwriter]

Hi Mary,

I think the key to being motivated is to find something you like to do or find a great teacher. Otherwise you keep checking the clock waiting for your work out to end. For me, it's always been about finding a class with a great teacher who is not only knowlegeable but is passionate.

I joined a gym and was working out by myself which was kind of boring. I was working out in an empty room, when suddenly 30 people burst into the room and a teacher started teaching some weird dance class. I couldn't gather my stuff up fast enough, so I started dancing around with them. The teacher was great. So I started going to all her classes. I dragged along my boyfriend who always hated exercise. He was so motivated by this teacher, he now works out 6 days a week and is now training for a marathon. He says he now finds it all exhilerating.

So my point is your attitude can change with the right motivation.

As far as you being tired -- when you exercise you start to have more energy, your metabolism will speed up, and due to the endorphins released, you will feel happier. You've heard of the runners high...

It doesn't matter what you do -- Yoga, Pilates, circuit training, Zumba (my favorite) -- find your passion.

I can give you a further motivation. After the age of 20, we start to lose muscle and gain fat. We lose 1% of bone a year. We lose strength, cardio, and flexibility. Only with exercise, all can be reversed. It's the fountain of youth.

I can tell you because of exercise, all my vital signs and lab tests changed drastically: pulse, blood pressure, cholesterol; it clears and improves my breathing. And it keeps your immune system up and you get sick less often.

You have a really good FEV1. Enjoy it!

 

[Nightwriter]

Hi Mary,

I think the key to being motivated is to find something you like to do or find a great teacher. Otherwise you keep checking the clock waiting for your work out to end. For me, it's always been about finding a class with a great teacher who is not only knowlegeable but is passionate.

I joined a gym and was working out by myself which was kind of boring. I was working out in an empty room, when suddenly 30 people burst into the room and a teacher started teaching some weird dance class. I couldn't gather my stuff up fast enough, so I started dancing around with them. The teacher was great. So I started going to all her classes. I dragged along my boyfriend who always hated exercise. He was so motivated by this teacher, he now works out 6 days a week and is now training for a marathon. He says he now finds it all exhilerating.

So my point is your attitude can change with the right motivation.

As far as you being tired -- when you exercise you start to have more energy, your metabolism will speed up, and due to the endorphins released, you will feel happier. You've heard of the runners high...

It doesn't matter what you do -- Yoga, Pilates, circuit training, Zumba (my favorite) -- find your passion.

I can give you a further motivation. After the age of 20, we start to lose muscle and gain fat. We lose 1% of bone a year. We lose strength, cardio, and flexibility. Only with exercise, all can be reversed. It's the fountain of youth.

I can tell you because of exercise, all my vital signs and lab tests changed drastically: pulse, blood pressure, cholesterol; it clears and improves my breathing. And it keeps your immune system up and you get sick less often.

You have a really good FEV1. Enjoy it!

 

[Nightwriter]

Hi Mary,

I think the key to being motivated is to find something you like to do or find a great teacher. Otherwise you keep checking the clock waiting for your work out to end. For me, it's always been about finding a class with a great teacher who is not only knowlegeable but is passionate.

I joined a gym and was working out by myself which was kind of boring. I was working out in an empty room, when suddenly 30 people burst into the room and a teacher started teaching some weird dance class. I couldn't gather my stuff up fast enough, so I started dancing around with them. The teacher was great. So I started going to all her classes. I dragged along my boyfriend who always hated exercise. He was so motivated by this teacher, he now works out 6 days a week and is now training for a marathon. He says he now finds it all exhilerating.

So my point is your attitude can change with the right motivation.

As far as you being tired -- when you exercise you start to have more energy, your metabolism will speed up, and due to the endorphins released, you will feel happier. You've heard of the runners high...

It doesn't matter what you do -- Yoga, Pilates, circuit training, Zumba (my favorite) -- find your passion.

I can give you a further motivation. After the age of 20, we start to lose muscle and gain fat. We lose 1% of bone a year. We lose strength, cardio, and flexibility. Only with exercise, all can be reversed. It's the fountain of youth.

I can tell you because of exercise, all my vital signs and lab tests changed drastically: pulse, blood pressure, cholesterol; it clears and improves my breathing. And it keeps your immune system up and you get sick less often.

You have a really good FEV1. Enjoy it!

 

[Nightwriter]

Hi Mary,

I think the key to being motivated is to find something you like to do or find a great teacher. Otherwise you keep checking the clock waiting for your work out to end. For me, it's always been about finding a class with a great teacher who is not only knowlegeable but is passionate.

I joined a gym and was working out by myself which was kind of boring. I was working out in an empty room, when suddenly 30 people burst into the room and a teacher started teaching some weird dance class. I couldn't gather my stuff up fast enough, so I started dancing around with them. The teacher was great. So I started going to all her classes. I dragged along my boyfriend who always hated exercise. He was so motivated by this teacher, he now works out 6 days a week and is now training for a marathon. He says he now finds it all exhilerating.

So my point is your attitude can change with the right motivation.

As far as you being tired -- when you exercise you start to have more energy, your metabolism will speed up, and due to the endorphins released, you will feel happier. You've heard of the runners high...

It doesn't matter what you do -- Yoga, Pilates, circuit training, Zumba (my favorite) -- find your passion.

I can give you a further motivation. After the age of 20, we start to lose muscle and gain fat. We lose 1% of bone a year. We lose strength, cardio, and flexibility. Only with exercise, all can be reversed. It's the fountain of youth.

I can tell you because of exercise, all my vital signs and lab tests changed drastically: pulse, blood pressure, cholesterol; it clears and improves my breathing. And it keeps your immune system up and you get sick less often.

You have a really good FEV1. Enjoy it!

 

[Nightwriter]

Hi Mary,
<br />
<br />I think the key to being motivated is to find something you like to do or find a great teacher. Otherwise you keep checking the clock waiting for your work out to end. For me, it's always been about finding a class with a great teacher who is not only knowlegeable but is passionate.
<br />
<br />I joined a gym and was working out by myself which was kind of boring. I was working out in an empty room, when suddenly 30 people burst into the room and a teacher started teaching some weird dance class. I couldn't gather my stuff up fast enough, so I started dancing around with them. The teacher was great. So I started going to all her classes. I dragged along my boyfriend who always hated exercise. He was so motivated by this teacher, he now works out 6 days a week and is now training for a marathon. He says he now finds it all exhilerating.
<br />
<br />So my point is your attitude can change with the right motivation.
<br />
<br />As far as you being tired -- when you exercise you start to have more energy, your metabolism will speed up, and due to the endorphins released, you will feel happier. You've heard of the runners high...
<br />
<br />It doesn't matter what you do -- Yoga, Pilates, circuit training, Zumba (my favorite) -- find your passion.
<br />
<br />I can give you a further motivation. After the age of 20, we start to lose muscle and gain fat. We lose 1% of bone a year. We lose strength, cardio, and flexibility. Only with exercise, all can be reversed. It's the fountain of youth.
<br />
<br />I can tell you because of exercise, all my vital signs and lab tests changed drastically: pulse, blood pressure, cholesterol; it clears and improves my breathing. And it keeps your immune system up and you get sick less often.
<br />
<br />You have a really good FEV1. Enjoy it!

 

[Kelli]

I exercise regularly 3 to 4 times a week. Because I get results and I feel SO much better when I do. I think the trick is to figure out a good time for you to exercise. I'm not a morning exercise person, no way I'd get out of bed at 5:30 to go do it. So I go around 2 or 3 in the afternoon.
I'd totally take advantage of that good FEV1 and keep it where it is. I get tired (my FEV1 is lower) but even if I HAVE to get a nap, I'll do a 20 min power nap and then get moving.
I go to Curves. 30 minutes and you're done. It takes the guess work out of the workout, you are around all women, it's fun, you make friends, etc. That's what did it for me. I didn't stick w/other workouts but I do with this one. They get to know you by name and expect to see you several times a week. It's motivation!!!

Good luck and get moving! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli

 

[Kelli]

I exercise regularly 3 to 4 times a week. Because I get results and I feel SO much better when I do. I think the trick is to figure out a good time for you to exercise. I'm not a morning exercise person, no way I'd get out of bed at 5:30 to go do it. So I go around 2 or 3 in the afternoon.
I'd totally take advantage of that good FEV1 and keep it where it is. I get tired (my FEV1 is lower) but even if I HAVE to get a nap, I'll do a 20 min power nap and then get moving.
I go to Curves. 30 minutes and you're done. It takes the guess work out of the workout, you are around all women, it's fun, you make friends, etc. That's what did it for me. I didn't stick w/other workouts but I do with this one. They get to know you by name and expect to see you several times a week. It's motivation!!!

Good luck and get moving! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli

 

[Kelli]

I exercise regularly 3 to 4 times a week. Because I get results and I feel SO much better when I do. I think the trick is to figure out a good time for you to exercise. I'm not a morning exercise person, no way I'd get out of bed at 5:30 to go do it. So I go around 2 or 3 in the afternoon.
I'd totally take advantage of that good FEV1 and keep it where it is. I get tired (my FEV1 is lower) but even if I HAVE to get a nap, I'll do a 20 min power nap and then get moving.
I go to Curves. 30 minutes and you're done. It takes the guess work out of the workout, you are around all women, it's fun, you make friends, etc. That's what did it for me. I didn't stick w/other workouts but I do with this one. They get to know you by name and expect to see you several times a week. It's motivation!!!

Good luck and get moving! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli

 

[Kelli]

I exercise regularly 3 to 4 times a week. Because I get results and I feel SO much better when I do. I think the trick is to figure out a good time for you to exercise. I'm not a morning exercise person, no way I'd get out of bed at 5:30 to go do it. So I go around 2 or 3 in the afternoon.
I'd totally take advantage of that good FEV1 and keep it where it is. I get tired (my FEV1 is lower) but even if I HAVE to get a nap, I'll do a 20 min power nap and then get moving.
I go to Curves. 30 minutes and you're done. It takes the guess work out of the workout, you are around all women, it's fun, you make friends, etc. That's what did it for me. I didn't stick w/other workouts but I do with this one. They get to know you by name and expect to see you several times a week. It's motivation!!!

Good luck and get moving! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
Kelli

 

[Kelli]

I exercise regularly 3 to 4 times a week. Because I get results and I feel SO much better when I do. I think the trick is to figure out a good time for you to exercise. I'm not a morning exercise person, no way I'd get out of bed at 5:30 to go do it. So I go around 2 or 3 in the afternoon.
<br />I'd totally take advantage of that good FEV1 and keep it where it is. I get tired (my FEV1 is lower) but even if I HAVE to get a nap, I'll do a 20 min power nap and then get moving.
<br />I go to Curves. 30 minutes and you're done. It takes the guess work out of the workout, you are around all women, it's fun, you make friends, etc. That's what did it for me. I didn't stick w/other workouts but I do with this one. They get to know you by name and expect to see you several times a week. It's motivation!!!
<br />
<br />Good luck and get moving! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
<br />Kelli

 

[hopesiris]

I'm home caring for my toddler alone for 11+ hours a day and do the house work and shopping. When my baby naps I rest. A solution that I got from a mom on this site is to do it first thing in the morning before DH leaves for work. I think that even if I didn't have a child this would work for me because I get it done right away. Any additional exercise I fit in during the day is an added bonus and I don't feel stressed about choosing to rest later in the day when I need to.

I tend to jump on my treadmill in my pajamas. I also try to dress in clothes that I can move in so I can stretch during the day. Of course I'm a stay at home mom so I don't need to dress up. Since I'm often tired I find that if I'm already wearing something I can do a few situps in I'll do a little extra without having to change. I've always found the full out routine of driving to a gym, changing, workout, shower/change and drive home to be too time consuming and hard to fit into my schedule even before I became a mom.

I am more tired from exercise and need an extra hour of sleep to compensate. I sleep 9-10 hours a night and usually don't nap. My bug isn't treated with antibiotics so not sure if that is what makes me need so much sleep. My FEV1 is high so no problems from that.

I think managing your fatigue is as important as managing your fitness routine. The question is how to take care of both needs without sacrificing one for the other. If you have a 40 minute block of time then maybe split it 20 mins exercise and 20 min nap? Heh work out and pass out.

 

[hopesiris]

I'm home caring for my toddler alone for 11+ hours a day and do the house work and shopping. When my baby naps I rest. A solution that I got from a mom on this site is to do it first thing in the morning before DH leaves for work. I think that even if I didn't have a child this would work for me because I get it done right away. Any additional exercise I fit in during the day is an added bonus and I don't feel stressed about choosing to rest later in the day when I need to.

I tend to jump on my treadmill in my pajamas. I also try to dress in clothes that I can move in so I can stretch during the day. Of course I'm a stay at home mom so I don't need to dress up. Since I'm often tired I find that if I'm already wearing something I can do a few situps in I'll do a little extra without having to change. I've always found the full out routine of driving to a gym, changing, workout, shower/change and drive home to be too time consuming and hard to fit into my schedule even before I became a mom.

I am more tired from exercise and need an extra hour of sleep to compensate. I sleep 9-10 hours a night and usually don't nap. My bug isn't treated with antibiotics so not sure if that is what makes me need so much sleep. My FEV1 is high so no problems from that.

I think managing your fatigue is as important as managing your fitness routine. The question is how to take care of both needs without sacrificing one for the other. If you have a 40 minute block of time then maybe split it 20 mins exercise and 20 min nap? Heh work out and pass out.

 

[hopesiris]

I'm home caring for my toddler alone for 11+ hours a day and do the house work and shopping. When my baby naps I rest. A solution that I got from a mom on this site is to do it first thing in the morning before DH leaves for work. I think that even if I didn't have a child this would work for me because I get it done right away. Any additional exercise I fit in during the day is an added bonus and I don't feel stressed about choosing to rest later in the day when I need to.

I tend to jump on my treadmill in my pajamas. I also try to dress in clothes that I can move in so I can stretch during the day. Of course I'm a stay at home mom so I don't need to dress up. Since I'm often tired I find that if I'm already wearing something I can do a few situps in I'll do a little extra without having to change. I've always found the full out routine of driving to a gym, changing, workout, shower/change and drive home to be too time consuming and hard to fit into my schedule even before I became a mom.

I am more tired from exercise and need an extra hour of sleep to compensate. I sleep 9-10 hours a night and usually don't nap. My bug isn't treated with antibiotics so not sure if that is what makes me need so much sleep. My FEV1 is high so no problems from that.

I think managing your fatigue is as important as managing your fitness routine. The question is how to take care of both needs without sacrificing one for the other. If you have a 40 minute block of time then maybe split it 20 mins exercise and 20 min nap? Heh work out and pass out.

 

[hopesiris]

I'm home caring for my toddler alone for 11+ hours a day and do the house work and shopping. When my baby naps I rest. A solution that I got from a mom on this site is to do it first thing in the morning before DH leaves for work. I think that even if I didn't have a child this would work for me because I get it done right away. Any additional exercise I fit in during the day is an added bonus and I don't feel stressed about choosing to rest later in the day when I need to.

I tend to jump on my treadmill in my pajamas. I also try to dress in clothes that I can move in so I can stretch during the day. Of course I'm a stay at home mom so I don't need to dress up. Since I'm often tired I find that if I'm already wearing something I can do a few situps in I'll do a little extra without having to change. I've always found the full out routine of driving to a gym, changing, workout, shower/change and drive home to be too time consuming and hard to fit into my schedule even before I became a mom.

I am more tired from exercise and need an extra hour of sleep to compensate. I sleep 9-10 hours a night and usually don't nap. My bug isn't treated with antibiotics so not sure if that is what makes me need so much sleep. My FEV1 is high so no problems from that.

I think managing your fatigue is as important as managing your fitness routine. The question is how to take care of both needs without sacrificing one for the other. If you have a 40 minute block of time then maybe split it 20 mins exercise and 20 min nap? Heh work out and pass out.

 

[hopesiris]

I'm home caring for my toddler alone for 11+ hours a day and do the house work and shopping. When my baby naps I rest. A solution that I got from a mom on this site is to do it first thing in the morning before DH leaves for work. I think that even if I didn't have a child this would work for me because I get it done right away. Any additional exercise I fit in during the day is an added bonus and I don't feel stressed about choosing to rest later in the day when I need to.
<br />
<br />I tend to jump on my treadmill in my pajamas. I also try to dress in clothes that I can move in so I can stretch during the day. Of course I'm a stay at home mom so I don't need to dress up. Since I'm often tired I find that if I'm already wearing something I can do a few situps in I'll do a little extra without having to change. I've always found the full out routine of driving to a gym, changing, workout, shower/change and drive home to be too time consuming and hard to fit into my schedule even before I became a mom.
<br />
<br />I am more tired from exercise and need an extra hour of sleep to compensate. I sleep 9-10 hours a night and usually don't nap. My bug isn't treated with antibiotics so not sure if that is what makes me need so much sleep. My FEV1 is high so no problems from that.
<br />
<br />I think managing your fatigue is as important as managing your fitness routine. The question is how to take care of both needs without sacrificing one for the other. If you have a 40 minute block of time then maybe split it 20 mins exercise and 20 min nap? Heh work out and pass out.