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I don't know about you, but I get bored easily. When it comes to exercise, I really want some diversity in my workouts or my motivation will begin to wax cold. This explains my stopping and starting exercise programs every 6 months. It's defeating, I know, but I am having difficulty staying the course. You would think that my family medical history would change this, but I apparently am a hard learner (or just hard-headed). I need a plan that works and doesn't involve me eating 3 sprigs of parsley a day and doing the insanity workout. Hmm...
So, I decided to start slow to help me persevere and began exercising again this summer. Trying to find something you will stay consistent with is hard. I like swimming and have been taking Aqua Zumba classes twice a week. Wow, what fun! This was so different from the deep water aerobics class that nearly left me breathless within the first 10 min. Go figure, right? However, I need to do something more for strength training as I feel that I am starting to round off on the not so flattering edges of my person.
Since I seem to be stressed out all the time, I thought about yoga, but it didn't sit we'll with me spiritually. I found an alternative to yoga called Praise Moves, which incorporates the Word of God and worship into the workout. I bought the AM/PM DVD and now have this as a part of my weekly workout schedule. At first glance, I told myself that it looks easy and I could do this everyday. Uh...no.
Don't let the "zen" fool you. I am not a pretzel and stretching muscles I haven't used in a long time sent shock waves through my body. Ouch! But I am determined not to give up and soak in Epsom salt when I need to. I just hope that I don't injure myself in the meantime.
Breathe....breathe....breathe....
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