I've been a little discouraged lately with my general fitness level. Granted, I have not been devoting much time to exercise period, so it's not a big surprise, but still.
I will admit this is largely driven by vanity at the moment...I mean, who wants a muffin top? But it's also about having an outlet for working out the stress and challenges of the day.
I headed out today for the first time a week for a jog (I do not kid myself these days that I truly run...) after battling a bad cold/sinus thing because I
needed it. The dogs needed it, too. We are all better for it. It was tough for me, even though I only did 3 miles today. But then I need to give myself some credit I suppose - some is better than none, and 3 years ago, I couldn't even run 1 mile without stopping.
There are days where I need more than 3 miles/30 minutes...but if the day (and my body) only allows me those 30 minutes, I'll take 'em. I'm going to keep trying like crazy to get on a good schedule so I am sure to get in my "me" time on the road.
How do you get in your exercise or personal time? What helps you unwind most after a stressful day?
I'm so not a morning person so I usually tend to work out directly after work. Getting into my shorts and sneakers asap always helps me get motivated!
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