Sometimes we are only interested in the calorie burning effects of exercise, but perhaps we should change that thought from a "punishment" to an enjoyment factor. I work out because it makes me feel better. When I was heavier in the 1990's, I struggled with depression. I took medication to help with the depression. Now, my daily workout, my morning quiet, my yoga, and my community building create my own sense of well-being without the medication. I no longer see my workout time as a form of trying to stay ahead of the calorie intake, I actually see it as play. Just as a child laughs it off when they fall down, I tell myself, "It's only a practice, it is not a performance." I get to do this, I don't have to do it. Then, I give my calendar a star!
Can you think of it as "Play?" Every movement is a happier one.
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