Quote:
Originally Posted by BirdDancer
I admire all of you that are getting good exercise in, or pushing to get some when otherwise undesirable to do so. I confess that I haven't done much "deliberate" exercise for a very long time. I write "deliberate" because I do have days when I move around a lot, but it's not exactly jogging or aerobics or yoga, etc. Hubby and I do try to get a couple nature walks in each weekend. Or at least one. I do a lot of car dancing. Does that count?  Very often my cooking and baking projects make me really sweat and get tired. I think that's a mini workout, of sorts. I once mentioned the latter to my psychiatrist. In response he said that I sweat more because I'm "out of shape". Raspberries in his direction.
I didn't weigh myself today because I weighed myself two days ago. I'm a stickler at not weighing myself more than once per week. However, some times I have a day when I just plain feel and look a lot thinner. I'm sure part of it is my mood changing how I perceive my appearance. Maybe other times I just lose some bloating? |
Housework, projects, baking or cooking can absolutely be forms of exercise. I broke a sweat cleaning this morning and I run around like crazy when I am making something in the kitchen with a lot of steps. Has your pdoc never watched all of the chefs sweating it out as they run around on Food Network?
Maybe he isn't in charge of the cleaning in his home either.
I think finding ways to stay active that you enjoy is the important part. I've learned that I enjoy throwing 30 minutes a day into intense exercise. It helps me release stress and makes my body feel better. I also enjoy chasing after my kids, jumping on the trampoline with them, swimming, taking walks, raking leaves, playing sports, etc.
I admire you for all that you do. You find creative ways to fill your days and it seems to play a big role in your ongoing health and stability.