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Why exercise?

September 28, 2007 01:36 PM EDT (Updated: September 29, 2007 09:57 AM EDT)

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I know what soem of you are thinking. It's a pain. I don't have time for it. I have no motivation. I don't see the results. Once I start, I stop. Getting into an exercise routine is the hardest. I know from experience. Starting exercising is quite simple, what's hard is sticking to that routine no matter what. We get sick, we get exhausted from work, things show up that keep us from gettign our workout. But is this day and age there really are no excuses. Our mind creates so many excuses for us. I had no motivation and I really didn't feel like I wasn't makign any improvements. I'm so grateful I started going again. It really does make a huge difference. It's not just that won't won't feel guilty when I bite into that fudge brownie, but it's mroe than that. I feel more energized, healthier. I'm less irritable, and more mellowed out. I feel an overall difference in attitude. I reccommend exercise to everyone. Whatever you can do, just do something. It will make a big difference in yoru life. What are yoru experiences with exercise, whether they be good or bad.

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The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Sep 28, 2007, 1:39pm EDT

I've actually found that by eating healthier I feel a lot of those benefits without the exercise. But I do go on occassional walks, that's fun.

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Sophiya S. Sep 28, 2007, 1:42pm EDT

that's great. i'm glad it has worked for you. i think the best you can do for yourself is have a healthy diet plus an exercise routine

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Peter Joseph Swanson Sep 28, 2007, 1:43pm EDT

hey, that reminds me of a Joan Rivers joke:

If God wanted me to exercise He would have put diamonds on my carpet.

ha ha haha

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Steph-in-NE ..... Sep 28, 2007, 1:43pm EDT

i cant exercise to much,, I have a slight left side parlazed thing going on, not allow to to do much, not stooping or bending or jumping around either,, the walking thing my hubby and I do at night with dogs, yet only 1/2 mile or so,, I get tired easly,,
I do alot of arm thing to keep my from going nuts, yet that is about all

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Danielle P. Sep 28, 2007, 1:43pm EDT

I agree. When I don't exercise I feel lethargic and have no energy at all.

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Monica H. Sep 28, 2007, 1:44pm EDT

I am procrastinating in that area way too much. I have ALOT of excuses for it. One being that with 2 little ones and a job, and a household to clean ect ect ect.----it seems by the end of the day I can barely drag my feet across the floor to get into bed. I know that will pass as they get older and then maybe I will have more time for me.

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Vivian P. Sep 28, 2007, 1:48pm EDT

I feel so much better when I exercise it helps with pain and self esteem I don't ever want to have to stop. beside theres that high you get after wards. I am obese, I have arthritis, I am bi-polar, and I suffer from cronic pain, not to mention I'm over 50 ! and I do it .

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Leslie "Missy" T. Sep 28, 2007, 1:49pm EDT

I start and then I start. The longest I excercised and kept it up was 4 months. I really felt good, but then school started for my kids and I got into another routine and stopped. I have a long list of excuses.

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Celeste P. Sep 28, 2007, 1:54pm EDT

I have a really hard time getting motivated. I seem to stick to it for awhile then stop. I need a to get into a routine and see if it gives me more energy.

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Gordon Hamilton Sep 28, 2007, 1:58pm EDT

I know exactly what you mean: I'm trying to take more exercise at the moment and between working and other things, it's not easy to make sure that I get my daily dose!

The Big Secret of Healthy Eating

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Jennifer Pearson Sep 28, 2007, 1:59pm EDT

I love to exercise, although I am not always consistent. But I usually walk a mile or two at least twice a week. Now that the weather is getting cooler, I will probably walk more. I know you are supposed to eat healthy but at times I would rather exercise and eat fried chicken instead of doing nothing and eating a salad.

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Otelia S. Sep 28, 2007, 1:59pm EDT

Yes walking uses ALL the muscles in your body,
Most people uses Specifics when they exercise (tummy, thighs,triceps)
walking with weights does it all.
I just learned that driving is a good tummy exercise. Everytime you hit the brakes, you use your stomache muscles and you know that almost everyone causes you to hit them brakes.
Laughing is also good tummy-muscles builders.
There are lots of things that you naturally do to tone muscles.
But none of that matters if you can't lay off the fried chicken and BBQ potatoe chips with a diet coke.

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Diana B. Sep 28, 2007, 2:00pm EDT

I try to take a 30-45 minute walk most every single day since it helps to clear my mind and afterwards I do feel better. In addition, I do try to watch what I eat and how much during the day, but admit I slip quite a bit especially when I am stressed. There are times I even park far away instead of close just to force myself to be more active.

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Lavonne www.bildurdreams.com Sep 28, 2007, 2:01pm EDT

I start, stop, start, stop. I do love to exercise though but now I have found walking and running help me the most because I stick to them. They also help me with stress and relaxation.

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Jeana Hamilton Sep 28, 2007, 2:10pm EDT

MMMMM. Fudge brownie... off to the kitchen and NOT to the treadmill. *sigh*

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Kathy D. Sep 28, 2007, 2:24pm EDT

I've been exercising on a regular basis since my daughter was about 3 months old (she's 15 months now).

After my weight plateaued for several months, I kicked up the intensity and frequency of my exercises, and I've noticed that I'm shaping up!

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Elizabeth Madrigal Sep 28, 2007, 2:26pm EDT

Great post. I'm helping my elderly neighbors, one of whom is in a nursing home as he is so frail and weak he cannot do anything for himself at 84, including reposition himself in bed. His wife, suffering from developing dementia, is angry with him. Why? She tells me he never would exercise. I do exercise, of course, but I realized recently that I need to get more serious about balancing the walking several miles a day. It isn't enough without strength training too. Need motivation? Just visit a nursing home. Yikes! Use it or lose it.

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Cynthia W. Sep 28, 2007, 2:28pm EDT

I know what you're saying is true but motivation is so hard for me right now. I will work on it though....at some point. :)

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**AngelEyez** a. Sep 28, 2007, 2:29pm EDT

I have alot of stress latley, so no motivation for me. at all mabey i can get it back soon

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Sophiya S. Sep 28, 2007, 2:56pm EDT

lol

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Sophiya S. Sep 28, 2007, 2:57pm EDT

even a little bit of exercise makes a difference. it doesn't have to be strenuous

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David S. Sep 28, 2007, 3:03pm EDT

Exercise is the single most important thing you can do for yourself, Once you get in the routine you'll hate to miss a day. I had heart failure and now I've been exercising 3 days a week, for about 5 months. The thing is if I'd been working out all along I may not have this problem. So put down the remote and take a walk.

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Denise B. Sep 28, 2007, 4:22pm EDT

I would but I am addicted to Gather!!!

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Pepsie J. Sep 28, 2007, 5:56pm EDT

I agree exercise and I feel so much better.

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Marian L Sep 28, 2007, 6:10pm EDT

As much as I dislike exercise, I do it on a daily basis. I guess I'm just trying to delay the signs of ageing.

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Sophiya S. Sep 28, 2007, 6:13pm EDT

kool

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Sophiya S. Sep 28, 2007, 6:13pm EDT

Monica, I've been in your shoes

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Sophiya S. Sep 28, 2007, 6:56pm EDT

thanks

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Machiavelli Dayupay Sep 28, 2007, 7:26pm EDT

exercises are very important to help the body in perspective more than our knowing awareness might suggest. Sometimes we stressed out ourselves too much but it is to know the boundary for exigency purposes.

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denise e Sep 28, 2007, 8:31pm EDT

exercise is hard to do on a regular basis until you get on a routine. I need to get better at doing it daily. But i have been making better food choices lately and have found the motivation getting stronger.

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Timothy P. Sep 28, 2007, 8:40pm EDT

well as far as exercise i figured up one day, that a day of work for includes walking a total of 9 miles which would be more, that is just walking the chicken houses, then lifting heavy flats of eggs for a few hours a day, and wrestling around with the dogs at work.. so i would say my job is my exercise.. but i am 6'1 and only weigh 150 i am trying to gain weight.. and can't seem to do it..

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Kristen W. Sep 28, 2007, 9:05pm EDT

I do both, eating healthier and exercising....once the habits start, it feels weird to stop them. The trick to getting into that habit, though, is finding an exercise you enjoy. I've tried and failed at everything until I found running. Now, I crave going.

Keep trying new things until you find what you love, then the habit will come a lot easier!

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arlene (no shame in my game) w. Sep 29, 2007, 12:32am EDT

I have been working out for fifteen years now. I alternate going to the gym one day and then running four miles the next day. I squat 120 lbs and leg press 185. I used to leg press 300 or more until I pulled a muscle in the anal area and spent $1000 in the emergency room for nothing. I am a ball of energy and am incredibly strong unless i skip a week or so. It is also my best defense against depression!

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arlene (no shame in my game) w. Sep 29, 2007, 12:33am EDT

I would recommend it for anyone! No matter what condition you are in, there is some kind of activity you can benefit from.

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roaa z. Sep 29, 2007, 8:52am EDT

I agree with you, exercise is so essential for all& it makes me so energetic when I do it. But I have the same problem that you mentioned; same excuses...

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Spencer T. Sep 29, 2007, 11:42am EDT

I find that walking is my best excercise. I know I am not going to a gym so I walk.
Good article.

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Heidianna "Coriander" T. Sep 30, 2007, 8:08am EDT

My body basically only feels the best when I have been exercising it, so I agree with you heartily. With that being said, I do need to exercise more often. :)

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Sophiya S. Sep 30, 2007, 8:13am EDT

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James B. Sep 30, 2007, 9:02am EDT

Exercise is good for you

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Sophiya S. Oct 1, 2007, 11:26am EDT

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Jerri H. Oct 1, 2007, 4:51pm EDT

I agree entirely :)

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Sophiya S. Oct 7, 2007, 9:08am EDT

very true

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Parker S. Dec 30, 2008, 3:52pm EST

Thanks for sharing

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