For me, exercise is difficult to do mentally-speaking. It just seems like a lot of work for no instant result or gratification. When I see people running or biking down the street and it looks like a regular part of their life, I admire that. It doesn’t really matter why they do it. It’s the fact that they are doing it, that impresses me. One thing that helps is to set a simple goal. Normally, when I go walking or biking, I’ll tell myself I’m going to walk for a short while until I don’t feel like walking anymore. This is plainly the wrong way to do any sort of extended exercise because at some point you’re going to feel like you’ve had enough. Instead, try setting a good goal like I’m going to walk to the end of the road and back. Once you commit to this you’ll keep going even if you are tired. Last night, I did this and ended up taking a two hour walk, which was too long I think, but I did walk a lot longer than I would have normally.
Your old mom has kept up her goal of going to the gym 3-4 times/week for the past month!! I spend 15 minutes on the elyptical (sp) and 30 minutes on the treadmill at a minimum heart rate of 120. Then I lift weights! Jim says he can tell the difference. All I know is I really do feel better. I’m waiting for some weight to fall off. I go first thing in the morning before work and still make it to work by 8am. Not bad for an old broad!!