In the middle of a busy week, a busy month, a busy time of life, I tend to forget why a commitment to regular exercise seemed like a good idea. I know that moving my body every day is important, and I’m confident it will pay me back many times over, but sometimes it just seems like more than I can manage.
Maybe you feel that way too. If so, we both could use a bit of exercise encouragement. So when you just don’t feel like exercising in the short run, remember all of the things exercise gives you in the long run – more energy, stronger muscles, lower weight, better fitting clothes, a healthier body, and a great sense of accomplishment.
Download a printable version of this graphic and put it where it will remind you that “life is the long run.
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Paula V says
Yeah, it does feel good in the short term to not move but so good in the long run to move. So what’s my excuse. Ha!
GC says
Ha ha – I ask myself that question a lot!
Gaye
Betsy @ Romance on a Dime says
Great words of encouragement! Thanks for linking up at Romance on a dime!!
GC says
Thanks Betsy. Hope you’re doing well.
Gaye
Andrea @Mostly Happenstance says
Those words are so true! Thanks for the inspiration!!!
GC says
Thanks Andrea!
Gaye
Andrea @Mostly Happenstance says
P.S. Pretty Living PDX sent me your way 🙂 I forgot to mention that.
GC says
Thanks!
Gaye
Becca says
Good motivation. 🙂 I do like my daily walks (though I prefer summertime to winter!)
GC says
I love to walk too – anxious for this gray winter weather to go away!
Gaye
Debbie McCormick says
I have a brand new treadmill in the basement and NEVER use it. Why is it so hard? (talu)
GC says
Hi Debbie – I know, some things are inexplicable – lol! I think the trick is to make yourself do it for a couple of weeks, until it becomes part of your routine. I have a treadmill too and could not live without it! I’d probably gain 50 pounds if I had to give it up!
Thanks for stopping by.
Gaye
Anne Kimball says
Thanks for linking up with the TALU!
GC says
Thanks Anne! I love linking up with TALU!
Gaye
Jillian @ Hi! It's Jilly says
Good to remember! It’s easy to just say, “I don’t feel like it right now.” Thanks for the encouragement! 🙂
GC says
Thanks Jilly. I am encouraging myself too. At this time of year especially, it’s just easier to lie around and eat something!
Gaye
Chris at Hye Thyme Cafe says
Makes sense, but it didn’t work. My a$$ is still parked on the couch reading e-mails and blog posts. 😉 [#TALU]
GC says
LOL! Well, I think there’s still hope!
Thanks for stopping by.
Gaye