I exercised today for the first time in a long time. It sucked hugely while I was working out, and I hated almost every second of it (ok, it wasn’t THAT bad). I’m very sure I will hate it even more when I wake up tomorrow morning (or is it the second day soreness that is the worst?).
But, I felt AMAZING the rest of the day! I swear, I got more done today after exercising first thing, than I’ve accomplished in the past week combined. I could literally feel my mood improving. I felt the urge to be productive again. Obstacles that seemed like show stoppers last week felt a little smaller today.
I was at the gym for barely over an hour total, that includes both changes (into and out of workout gear), showering, and finding equipment and space at a YMCA that I’ve never been to before.
I could not believe how different I felt today. Why do I ever stop exercising?
Thank you to everyone that offered inspiration and advice – I put it to use today! I’ll tweet ya from the gym as soon as I get there tomorrow. I owe a special thanks to Ginger, who broke off a little slice of her time to give me a starting exercise plan. Thanks G!
Good for you Scott. I’ve not exercised in some time, but your post is inspiring.
I hope the next day wasn’t too bad.
YAY! Why DO we stop excercizing? Thats a good question! I ask myself that all the time! One day down, soon you will be addicted to that great feeling and the workouts will again be a NEED. 🙂 Good job! I too, started back…..I’m on day 7 and feeling the feel good routine! YAY us!
Wow! Scott your blog really has some great stuff lately! Glad about your day. Inspirational. Great to have goals. All the best to you. Hope we have a Meet up sometime soon.
yay for feeling good! and yay for exercise!!.. It’s not only good for your body, it’s good for your mind and your spirit. You are so fortunuate to get that and now you’re on your way of making it a habit……….keep feeling good!
Yay! Why is it that something that is so good can be so hard to do? Do you go first thing in the morning?
I’m glad you’re feeling good! Keep it up!
This is truly awesome news! Work has almost killed my exercise routine, but I’m fightin’ back. Glad all is well. Keep going strong!
Oh yah!!!! Great going. You’re leaving your couch in the dust! Endorphins are great therapy :).
Go Scottie! I’m proud of you! Keep up the good work:)
Word.
This made me happy.
Maybe soon you’ll be busting out those sweet basketball goggles again?
That’s awesome! Good for you! Exercise has fallen off my radar, as usual, so thanks for reminding me that I *really* need to get off my tush and move a little…
I hope the gym is equally good to you tomorrow 🙂
Woop woop!
And yes, you’ll feel sore tomorrow but probably more so on WEdnesday 🙂 But on THURSDAY you’ll feel sore from you’ll being doing tomorrow 🙂
Bit by bit. Just do as much as you can 🙂
-Ginger
awesome-ness!
I know that feeling too well…I don’t know why I stop …mentally I always suffer for it… as soon as I start again I do feel better too…my biggest problem is making myself the priority & making exercise time a habit NOT to break…
love ya! mean it!
Great job! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!
(And if you fall off the wagon, don’t be too hard on yourself. There’s always tomorrow!)
Nice job, Scott! It’s good to get back in the groove.
I actually got back to the gym after two weeks away, and it DID feel good to go back. (But it’s SO easy to stay away! I’m going to have to lean on you as inspiration. BabySparl is making me lazy!)
great work, Scott. I’m glad you were able to remember how good it feels to exercise! (or at least, how good it feels afterwards!)
-Anne
You sir, ROCK!! Your also quite the inspiration yourself my friend!
Keep up the great work!
Kelly K
Yah!!!!! I’m glad to hear that you are feeling great…. now if only you lived closer….. I would go an exercise with you… you could be my motivation to go! 🙂
Keep up the great work.
🙂 Glad to hear it.