Do What You Love

I recently started an exercise program. Years ago, I was very active, cycling, skiing, running, etc. But, I haven't been regularly exercising in quite some time.

It's so hard to start and stick to a new exercise routine when you've become accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle. I suppose having stairs in the house helps. But running upstairs for laundry, bathroom breaks, cleaning, and fetching things on a random basis throughout the day is not the same as participating in a focused, prolonged, pulse-raising activity.

I'm supposed to be engaged in my workout now. See, it is hard to stick with it. Besides, it's really cold out there today. Truth be told, I really would rather be writing at this moment.

I'm going to go out. Really I am.

Anyway, I started my fitness routine because I remembered how great I felt when I was really fit. Besides, I know that great health requires regular exercise.

For one thing, it's good for the heart. Exercise strengthens the heart muscle. Everybody knows this. For another thing, it's necessary for the removal of toxins from the body. This is crucial. The circulatory system has a strong pump - the heart. The lymph system has no pump and relies on exercise and heat-inducing activities for circulation of lymph fluids. Simply stated, sweating rids the body of deadly, toxic poisons that might otherwise manifest themselves in some dreaded disease.

So, out the door I go.

Sticking with my new program is really not as hard as I'd convinced myself it would be. I really love being outdoors and being active. It does feel great and I'm glad I'm back at it!