Since the age of 7 years old, I have done some form of exercise every day. Seriously. And, for 8 years of those 16 years, I had trainings twice the majority of those days. This body is just plain tired. Although, it is part of my life.
I used to believe that I HAD to exercise every day. Those days that I could not exercise, I literally went crazy. I enjoyed it, but I did not have the obsession because of the enjoyment but because I felt it was a necessity. I have learned a lot of things within my time here, and one thing that I learned and am now comfortable with is that working out, exercise, is just part of life…not necessary to live it. Obviously, I still take pleasure in running and swimming for hours, but, it is not necessary to be as excessively active as I am/was. Now, I have found that it is okay to take a break…it is okay to not work out every single day. If I miss a day, it does not mean I will suddenly get 5 lbs. “larger.” I may not feel as great in the water tomorrow, but, not much has changed to my endurance or resistance…nor to my body. I always knew this, but I never felt it and I never accepted it. Now I have.
So, if I miss a day, it is because I am not in the mood. Or because my body is tired. Or because I would rather go to an asado or drink mate. Or, just because, I am not going to work out. And I am okay with that.
K bye.
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