Body Talk
Our body "talks" to us through negative signals such as aches and pains, as well as through positive signals such as higher energy levels, feelings of exhilaration and well being. These signals are a lifeline to healthy eating and exercise choices.
For instance, when you have the flu, your body says, "let's shut down and chill". Letting your body fight the flu virus can help you get back to your active life more quickly. When you "rest" you allow your body to devote its attention to fighting the flu.
When you're very tired, your body is saying, 'Stay put.' If we push ourselves drowsiness can set in and accidents can happen while we work out. You don't have the "energy" to focus; you become dangerous to yourself and others.
When your body says, 'I am soooo sore!' your body is saying it needs a break. Personal trainers will tell you that recovery from exercise is just as important as the exercise regime itself. Overtraining can be as bad as under training. Your body needs time to metabolize the byproducts of exercise, and to rebuild damaged tissue.
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There are other signals that don't come from our bodies but, rather our fickle moods, feelings and impulses. They get us confused and off-track. For instance when you notice it is cold and damp outside, you tell yourself it is 'okay' to miss a workout. Even on these days you can still beef up your cardio by vacuuming, mopping, running up and down the stairs or just jumping rope in your patio.
'Oops, ran out of time,' is another classic excuse. If we learn to combine things we want or need to do with exercise it becomes much more fun. Going on date to play tennis, taking a family hike or conducting a business meeting during a long walk with your client are just of few of the ways to get exercise while accomplishing another task.
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'My program is on TV now,' is another poor excuse for not exercising. It would not be the worse thing in the world to tape your show and watch later, especially without those commercials. When you make a deal with yourself to do a part of your workout, you typically end up completing your whole routine. The reward is that you have exceeded your expectations and now you can watch your show without feeling guilty.
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