I stopped jogging in the last two weeks and have found myself gaining weight so fast (+4kls since then). Whew! This is what eating a lot and being sluggish could do to me. I woke up feeling heavy but I need to shake myself from that feeling if I really want to achieve my goal- which is being fit and healthy. People have different reasons why they exercise, from socialization to being able to able to wear and look good on that beautiful tiny dress (tight shirts and skinny for guys), to showing a good body in the beach or the pool, to building those muscles and eventually showing them off (wink! wink!). There are those who engage for medical and health reasons, apart from it being a passion or obsession. (yes, there are people who’s obsessed and passionate about exercise in one form or another) I belong in this group of people. I do not want an unstable state of mind so apart from my medication, I have to help myself. Running is one of the things that helps me have a regular doze of serotonin in my system without relying on my maintenance medication, the result is a lower intake of those, more normal me. It is one of the therapy that I am engaged. I keep on it and I have lesser visits with my doctor, lower dosage of medicine results to a cut on their cost, too.
Running is the exercise I chose because it is not that costly. All you need is a pair of rubber shoes and a place to run. Working on it to be a habit requires one’s conscious effort with your goal in mind. Having a work-out buddy or a running mate is also good so as to have someone cheer you on and check with when you are lagging on your work out. It is also important that one inhales and exhales properly while doing the activity to achieve maximum oxygen intake. Warm-ups, correct posture and form during the execution (when you are stretching, lifting weights, running, swimming, etc. as it applies to all sports and exercise) helps avoid injury. Eventually, one could decide to invest for the proper and comfortable work out outfit and gears.
I have not done much investing yet on my running. I am blessed to have a park in front of the place I’m staying at with my very supportive aunt. Seeing it in the wee hours of the morning, with the dew and first sun rays of the day is already enough to get me in the mood for running. It has become my quiet time with my Maker, the time that I am also at peace with myself. Adi, my Adidas running shoes and trustworthy partner over the years, a comfy top and non-sweat- sticking shorts is already enough for me for now.
I am back on my running pace though it is as good as it was already a couple of weeks ago, it is not a good one yet. I am sure that if I keep running regularly I will be able to gain my pacing again. I just have to keep my mind on it, make smart food choices and be conscious on my food intake and eventually everything else will follow, including that balanced state of mind and ideal weight for my small frame. (04292010)
