Daily Routine 4 – Move it

Yes the next change is the dreaded need to get that body moving. Start small, start simple. Make your first exercise experience something YOU can do. Walk down the street, take a ride on that bike thats been in the garage for years. Do anything you enjoy that gets your body moving, even if you can only do it for a couple minutes. Now, make a consistent effort to do this every other day. Keep in mind that you need to move, movement helps muscles, joints, lymphatic and circulatory systems. We are designed to move. You dont need a gym membership and a stupid $200 workout out fit. You need to do things that you enjoy and will continue to do over time. Once you found your thing increase the length of time and the intensity. Pay attention to how you feel afterwards. You may need to talk to your doctor, let them know what youre doing. Over time you will notice that you feel de-stressed, more relaxed, you may even sleep better. Now you want to start raising the intensity to the point that youre getting your heart rate up and youre sweating. Start looking for ways to really challenge your body. Calisthenics, buy a couple dumbells, jog, take your bike to the path with that hill. Pick something you enjoy and will continue to do. Challenge yourself, as you meet those challenges your confidence and ability grow. Eventually, as your confidence builds and youre feeling better, you may want to join a gym or buy a weight set. I started what I call power hiking. I would hike 7-10 miles with a 40lb pack on my back at a fast walk. At first I almost couldnt make the full hike, I was sweating and breathing hard. But as I continued this week after week it got easier. I would do this every weekend and during the week I would lift weights. Finally I joined a gym and started riding a bike too. After almost 2 years, I have lost 80lbs, replaced fat with all kinds of muscle and I feel great. Ive hiked the Appalachian Trail, the Black Forest in Germany. As you embark on this aspect of your small changes pay close attention to how you feel physically. Learn more about what exercise you chose. Make sure your form is correct before you increase intensity, weight or length of time. Push yourself, dont hurt yourself. Take the time to stretch, warm up and cool down. You will get sore, thats your body building itself up, toning, building muscle. See your doctor again if you have any true pains or any other concerns. Use Solomons Seal Ointment to help your body recover.