Thursday, April 5, 2012

E is for Exercise


This is Day 5 of the A-to-Z Blogging Challenge.


Exercise is something I don't like doing but am very glad I've done after-the-fact.  A few years ago, I really never exercised, and lived a pretty much sedentary lifestyle.  But, spurred on by my Dad who knew exercise was good for me, and the desire to lose some weight, I began exercising and eating better a couple of years ago.

With my Mom after my second 5k in October 2010.

I'm so glad I started exercising regularly two years ago.  Not only did I lose weight, but I feel better, too.  I used to be cold all the time, but I'm really not anymore.  I also used to lay in bed for 30 minutes trying to go to sleep every night; now, I go to sleep within 5 minutes of getting in bed.  

Speaking of, I need to get some exercise in this week.  I've been busier than usual lately and haven't gotten in very much exercise, and I have a 10k race at the end of this month, which will be the longest distance I've run yet.

3 comments:

Megan said...

I really should exercise. I just do not enjoy it AT ALL! We have started walking the dogs a few times a day, but that's about it!

Laura Darling said...

I'm the same way. I hate doing it but I'm glad afterwards!

Julie said...

Do you actually like running now or do you just do it for the benefits? I seem do good for awhile then fall out of it.