Treadmill Avoidance

My main mode of exercise since my accident is walking, walking fast, and lifting weights. I work out with a personal trainer twice a week, and see an acupuncturist every other week and take the dog for a long walk on the treadmill or around the neighborhood or mall other times. I prefer the treadmill because I can see the results of my walking – I can control the speed and see my heart rate go up and I can choose to do a short very fast walk or a long slow walk or an uphill climb to mix things up. When I walk fast, I crank up the ipod and play my favorite rock music or some sultry jazz when I go slow. With all the busyness of the season I seem to be resisting working out. I noticed that lately and made myself do it anyway. And – I felt terrific- like I had just climbed a mountain and parachuted off. I thought –“Why was I so reluctant to work out when I know how good it feels after?” I think many of you can relate. We seem to be programmed to NOT do whatever it takes to get out of our cocoon. I think of this when I am coaching clients. I help them go to those places that they resist doing but know that are good for them.
“Most people don’t know there are angels whose only job is to make sure you don’t get too comfortable and fall asleep and miss your life.” –Brian Andreas (artist and storyteller)

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