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Exercise – Yes. Now. Today.

June 8, 201319 Comments

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Exercise walking shoes 1Regular exercise/physical activity isn’t something you “have” to do. It isn’t something you “should” do. It’s something you deserve to do.  Exercise benefits your body and health, but it also benefits your mind and spirit. Similar to your need for healthy food and adequate sleep, you need and deserve to move your body every day.

Not maybe.

Not soon.

Not someday.

Yes. Now. Today. 

At least 30 minutes a day, at least 5 days a week (1).

Here are some ideas for getting started. Or, if you’ve already started, use these ideas to find new ways to add exercise to your life. In the meantime, I’d love for you to share in the Comments about your experiences with exercise/physical activity and how you fit it into your busy life. Or about the struggles you face trying to fit it in.

And be sure to download this free printable of the “Not maybe. Not soon. Not someday.” graphic. Save it on your phone or print it out and post it as a reminder that you deserve to make time to move your body

And for more ideas for adding exercise to your busy life, check out my article on The Huffington Post, 10 Ways to Make Time for Exercise.

(1) Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

 

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Filed Under: Exercise, Healthy Life, Healthy Weight Tagged: exercise, healthy body, healthy body image, healthy life, physical activity, regular exercise

Comments

  1. katbiggie says

    June 29, 2013 at 9:48 am

    Even 5-10 minutes is better than nothing if 30 mins sounds intimidating!

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    • GC says

      June 29, 2013 at 10:30 am

      I agree – any time we can spend moving rather than sitting is worthwhile!

      Gaye

      Reply
  2. Tamara says

    June 21, 2013 at 10:34 pm

    Ah, you’re so right. I’m so guilty of just pushing things off for another day with lame excuses, “Well I’m not old yet.” “I have time.” Nope, it’s important NOW! In fact I want to exercise right now but it’s 10:30 at night! (excuses again)

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    • GC says

      June 22, 2013 at 9:27 am

      Hi Tamara – It’s hard to get started. If I get off track with exercise, I find that I simply have to force myself to do it for a couple of weeks. Then once I’m back into the pattern, I don’t like to miss it!

      Gaye

      Reply
  3. Holistic Wayfarer says

    June 21, 2013 at 5:31 pm

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    • GC says

      June 24, 2013 at 1:16 pm

      Thanks so much. I look forward to visiting your blog too.

      Gaye

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      • Holistic Wayfarer says

        June 25, 2013 at 12:11 am

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        • GC says

          June 25, 2013 at 7:46 pm

          Thanks.

          Gaye

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        • GC says

          June 25, 2013 at 7:48 pm

          Thanks! I could use some self-defense training too!

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          • Holistic Wayfarer says

            June 25, 2013 at 11:23 pm

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            Went this morning.

            Ugh….good pain. Lots of cardio mixed in.

  4. messymarriage says

    June 19, 2013 at 1:20 pm

    I exercise 3 to 4 times a week and my eyes kind of bugged out when I read “5” times a week. Not that I haven’t heard that encouragement before, Gaye, but it is hard to fit it in an already packed schedule. Maybe I could cut into some of my “leisure time” or “time with hubby” to go for a walk or bike ride more. But in the winter, I think it might be a harder fit. Thanks for always raising the bar and helping us along the way to do what is right for ourselves. You’re a great “cheerleader.” BTW, were you one in high school or college? 😉

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    • GC says

      June 19, 2013 at 5:44 pm

      Hi Beth – Ha ha – no, not a cheerleader. I’m an introvert – wrong personality for a cheerleader! I know – 5 times a week is hard. That’s based on the recommendation in the Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans that everyone should be active for at least 150 minutes per week. So 5 times for 30 minutes works, but so does 4 times for 40 minutes. I just want to encourage women to get up and move on a regular basis – if that’s 3 or 4 times a week, that’s great. The way I do it is by having a treadmill in the house – one of our best investments ever – so that I have no excuse related to the weather or inconvenience! I do other forms of exercise too, but when time gets tight I can jump on the treadmill for 30 minutes.

      Gaye

      Reply
  5. Ana Wilde (@lvfromana) says

    June 17, 2013 at 1:29 pm

    I booked myself up for a 5km race In August so I know I will have to train and I am following a plan I found in a book which increases fitness over twelve weeks from zero. It’s tough but I’m onto week 6 now so half way there (more or less). On the other hand, I’d also like to do yoga but I never find the time…

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    • GC says

      June 17, 2013 at 5:20 pm

      Hi Ana – I love the idea of signing up for a 5k as an incentive to get in shape! Yeah, I’ve thought about yoga many times too, but just can’t make the time. But, I do quite a bit of other exercise, so I’m going to be satisfied with that (at least for now!)

      Thanks also much for stopping by.
      Gaye

      Reply
  6. Honeybee @ Her Weight Loss Diary says

    June 12, 2013 at 2:33 am

    I need motivation pill to help me get off my lazy butt.

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    • GC says

      June 12, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      LOL – I often need that too! Everything I write, I’m writing it to myself as well as my lovely readers!

      Gaye

      Reply
  7. Too Darn Happy (@kimahall) says

    June 11, 2013 at 10:08 am

    It’s not so much fitting it in for me as getting my “giddy up” in gear and actually beginning. I love to walk, but haven’t taken the time in quite some time. I am definitely a fair weather girl, and don’t like going out in the rain. I look forward to your next post. 🙂

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    • GC says

      June 12, 2013 at 4:09 pm

      OK Kim, I’m giving your giddy up a kick in the pants! Get out there and go!

      Gaye

      Reply

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