Yes, I know I need to exercise, but I hate to exercise!
I do, however, love to move because it makes me feel so good. It's become a daily habit; a discipline, just like flossing and brushing my teeth.
I feel good when I have clean teeth. I love running my tongue across really clean pearly-whites. I love not having cavities like I did when I was a child.
I feel good when I move. I feel invigorated, energized, full of clarity and fresh. This morning I went to the gym and did a half-hour on an elliptical machine while listening to music on headphones. The time went so fast, I wasn't ready to get off but I had to go.
If you've been reading my newsletter, blogs, or book and videos you probably know how much I love to dance. I dance anytime, anywhere. Talk about joy! Check out my "Dancing Doctor Norris" video on YouTube, give it a rating and a comment and please tell all your friends to watch it. Here's the link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12s4xUgWCv0
When I was overweight, it was hard to get moving - hard to overcome the inertia of my large size and heaviness. So I started with just 10 minutes a day of walking. That was enough, and honestly, it was hard to pick myself up off the couch and get going every day. Once walking, though, it felt good.
What do you do to move every day? How did you get in the habit? We'd love to know. Please tell us by posting a comment below.
Re-Creation is just like Flossing
Thursday November 13, 2008
Filed Under: Dr. Norris, Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life, Fitness, Health, Healthy Living, Mens Health, Physical Health, Weight Loss, Wellness, Womens Health
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About Dr. Norris Chumley Satisfied Life
Dr. Norris J. Chumley is a doctor of theology and the arts, and has lost 160 pounds and maintained it over 16 years with God's help. The author/host of "The Joy of Weight Loss: a Spiritual Guide to Easy Fitness," and many TV programs and DVD's, including "Spiritual Guide to Weight Loss" and "30 Days to Spiritual Well Being," Dr. Norris also does private consultations, leads workshops and lectures nationally. He has been a featured Beliefnet daily columnist and contributing editor for many years.
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I just loved your Dancing video. Its very cute and makes you want to get up and do some form of exercise
I rollerblade or walk. Sometimes I go to the gym, but only if it is really cold outside. I don't want to miss out on a beautiful day outside!
Leave the car as far away from the grocery store and walk to and from the grocery store and walk my dog around the block.
I like jogging with my mp3 player outside. Being in the sun, listening to my favorite tunes, is great. I always feel great after doing this. The hardest part is taking the first step out of the house. I have had difficultly staying dedicated to this, because of my work schedule, but it is worth it. It helps me battle weight gain.
When I first started walking again I couldn't go any further than up to the corner and back. Now I'm walking 3 miles a day, and experiencing that same sort of joy and freedom that I felt as a child when riding my bike or running. Scientists tell us that exercise releases endorphins. My inner child simply says that it feels wonderful. For anyone who might be in the "I know I need to exercise" mode but having trouble getting started, my advice is to START. Don't delay. Don't worry if you can't go very far. Don't worry if it doesn't feel good at first. It will. It's all there waiting for you.
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