Tuesday, April 8, 2008

#36 -- Exercise

It's true that there are women who despise physical exertion and would rather count calories and nibble on saltines than ever step into a gym. I have a feeling that you are not going to be one of "those girls." For one thing, you already seem to be doing some type of kickboxing in my belly and Rockette style high-kicks around the clock. For another thing, you come from athletic stock on both sides. Swimming, diving, running, weight lifting and jazzercising are just a few of the activities your parents and grandparents enjoy. Are these the things for you? Or will you like tennis, or soccer, or ballroom dancing?

Even if you only find 20 minutes from your busy life to take a walk around your neighborhood, you will find that the release of energy and endorphins are a high unreachable in any other way. Add a little bit of sunshine and a slight breeze, and you will find increasing serenity with each step.

Exercising for recreation, or as a part of a training plan for the mastery of some sport, is an automatic self-esteem booster and something that you can "control" about body when everything else seems out of whack.

I wish you health and all of the benefits that come from setting down the remote and putting on your sneakers.

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