Jean in Newcastle Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I used to say that I was allergic to exercise. Then I did it because I had to and it was an exercise in willpower more than body. But last night as we finished our Wed. night swim I realized that I now like it. I'm starting to play with my exercise - Zumba on some nights, swimming on others. The swimming has morphed from grudgingly doing my required number of laps to chasing the kids around the pool playing shark and actually going down the slide! A friend at the Y just invited me to join kick boxing and I'm thinking "Ooh. That's sounds like fun!" I don't know what happened to me but I think it's good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMW Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 That's great!! I need to follow your lead! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalknot Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 That's so awesome :) for me the hardest part is always getting over that mental speed bump. Signed, Still Not One of Them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommymilkies Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Me, too! I only took 1 year of PE in high school. I found every possible way to get out of it and would only run when chased. Just in the past couple of years, I've started loving exercising. I have like 20 different exercise videos, I bike, I used to run (my knees have me stalled) until a couple months ago, etc. My 16 year old self would be shocked! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Awesome :D For me what got me over the hump of 'I will run if a lunatic is chasing me with a knife' to 'I like exercise and it makes me feel better' was joining Aikido :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ria Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Welcome! It happened to me, too. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 :thumbup: When I was in highschool I didn't end up on the field hockey team or the softball team (and I was good at softball, and had friends on it) because I hated to run. The coach for both required running, lots of running and other exercise. I hated to sweat, I hated to run, and I hated to feel any exertion. I'm currently training for my second Half Marathon. I love running. I would be depressed if I had to give it up. I also like kettlebell (super fun, I recommend it!) and yoga. I can't believe it took me so long to find out that it can be fun, and that I need it, and I'm happier for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnsinkableKristen Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Me, too! I loathed running and sweating until I had my third kid. By then, the thought of actually, physically running away sounded so nice that I started running :). By the time I would get back, I was ready to be home. It definitely saved my sanity. Now that I've just had #4, I am SO EXCITED to get back to running. Only a couple more weeks and I'll start back up :) So glad you are enjoying yourself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edelweiss Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 That is great! I wish that would happen to me, but I think I'm one of those people that is doomed to hate exercise. Don't get me wrong, I do it consistently (most of the time), but no matter what I try, I still don't enjoy it. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapbookbuzz Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I only like exercise when it's fun. For me that equal DANCE. Pretty much any form will do but, as some of you know, ballet is my passion. I can.not.stand.aerobics. Bores the tears out of me. And joining a gym? Forget it. But give me music and a hardwood floor and I'm good! :^) On that note, I do walk with my dd almost every night because we both need it but I don't always enjoy that physical exercise. It's not nearly as much fun as dance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom4god Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I used to say that I was allergic to exercise. Then I did it because I had to and it was an exercise in willpower more than body. But last night as we finished our Wed. night swim I realized that I now like it. I'm starting to play with my exercise - Zumba on some nights, swimming on others. The swimming has morphed from grudgingly doing my required number of laps to chasing the kids around the pool playing shark and actually going down the slide! A friend at the Y just invited me to join kick boxing and I'm thinking "Ooh. That's sounds like fun!" I don't know what happened to me but I think it's good! That is wonderful! How long did it take you to get to that point? I really want to get in better shape, but that is as far as I've gotten...wanting to:glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 :coolgleamA: <--- This is you being one of 'them.' :hurray: <----This is me being happy for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 That is wonderful! How long did it take you to get to that point? I really want to get in better shape, but that is as far as I've gotten...wanting to:glare: It's probably taken 3 years at least. At first I was doing DVDs at home and was suffering through them. All I thought about every minute of doing it was getting to the end! Then we signed up at the Y. I saw the Zumba class and that looked like fun to me. It about did me in at first but it was fun to do it as a group even if it was a tiny bit embarrassing too. What kept me going was that I made a few friends and for a homeschooling mom it was priceless to have a kid free time with friends. Lately though I've started to let loose a bit and just play. And now it is like it is with my kids when they are playing and you call them in and they say "already?"! I've decided to stop taking this so seriously and to just start to play:001_smile: When I'm done playing I'm dripping with sweat and I'm tired so I think I'm working out enough.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blessedmom4god Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 It's probably taken 3 years at least. At first I was doing DVDs at home and was suffering through them. All I thought about every minute of doing it was getting to the end! Then we signed up at the Y. I saw the Zumba class and that looked like fun to me. It about did me in at first but it was fun to do it as a group even if it was a tiny bit embarrassing too. What kept me going was that I made a few friends and for a homeschooling mom it was priceless to have a kid free time with friends. Lately though I've started to let loose a bit and just play. And now it is like it is with my kids when they are playing and you call them in and they say "already?"! I've decided to stop taking this so seriously and to just start to play:001_smile: When I'm done playing I'm dripping with sweat and I'm tired so I think I'm working out enough.;) 3 years, I am not sure theee is hope for me. :lol: We have been thinking of joining the y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 3 years, I am not sure their is hope for me. :lol: we have been thinking of joining the y. It might have taken me a lot less time if I had joined the Y from the start.;) I told my Zumba instructor tonight that I was finally liking exercise. She said "Me too!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danybug Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Me, too! I loathed running and sweating until I had my third kid. By then, the thought of actually, physically running away sounded so nice that I started running :). By the time I would get back, I was ready to be home. It definitely saved my sanity. I like this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 Could ya share some of them drugs yous a takin'? 'Cause I need to become one of them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 Could ya share some of them drugs yous a takin'? 'Cause I need to become one of them too. It's pure endorphins, baby! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joannqn Posted September 23, 2011 Share Posted September 23, 2011 I think I ran out years ago. I need a fix, man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted September 23, 2011 Author Share Posted September 23, 2011 I think I ran out years ago. I need a fix, man. Drive on up here. I can host guests at the Y. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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