For the past few years, I started slowly but consistently gaining weight. It’s gotten to a point that I don’t feel as energetic as usual and that I’m always tired. So, the natural solution was to start exercising. 4 weeks ago, I started running at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes in each session. At first, it was very hard and I felt almost exhausted afterwards. I felt so tired I wasn’t able to sleep because my muscles were aching so much. Luckily, it got much better after a few sessions as I started to feel more comfortable with the length of the sessions and my sleeping problem went away.
Fast forward to today, I can already see the results of my routine. I’m much more energetic and in general much happier. It’s strange because I actually feel more alert after I run even though I would expect to be tired afterwards. I’m also much more optimistic and confident in everything and that in itself has made me much more motivated.
This is obviously a very indirect way of motivating ourselves but I can tell you that it works! Actually, this works so well that I feel sad to not have done this much earlier!
If you were like me and feel unmotivated and a lack of energy everyday, then try to start exercising! It will be very painful at the beginning but I assure you that it will be much better in a few weeks!
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We just got a dog a few weeks ago and she is a great exercise regiment
Exercising is one of the best ways to reduce your retirement expenses. Medical treatment is expensive. Even if you can afford medical treatment, not needing medical attention is still preferable as you’ve found.
Thanks for your advice. I really need to start exercising. I gained a lot of weight lately!
The best motivation is to walk a dog (you do not have to buy one, there are plenty of elderly or disabled dog owners who need walkers).
For me walking with a dog is the best motivation ever, you have company, people stop to talk with you and pet the dog and exercising with a dog is far more enjoyable. You walk much farther and for longer than you would on your own!
Aaron: I totally agree. It’s hard to say how much you are saving but just the lack of hassle of going to the hospital will allow us to enjoy our retirement much more since we will be retiring rich!
Ronald: You definitely should. Use me as an example to motivate yourself!
Natasha: That’s actually a great idea. Could you run with dogs or do they sort of go at their own pace that you couldn’t really keep up?
MN, I think it depends on the dog, and their size, endurance and predictability.
I’ve been going through the same trials — started walking the block a few weeks ago and at first struggled. IMO I have more energy every morning now and my days have been fantastic!