No Breaks

I have been feeling balanced in a positive, consistent manner lately. I attribute it to busting my ass at work and exercising.

Yesterday, I decided to not do my standard exercise routine and I had the day off. Yesterday was also a day that started off well but then my perspective and balance was thrown off keel.

I was feeling melancholy, intolerant, judgmental and generally 'off'.

Typically when I get like that its because I am either doing something that goes against my general spirit or I am NOT doing something that I SHOULD be doing (being irresponsible). Knowing this, I decided to grab my laptop, head to the coffee shop and write on my First Step (again). I figured that applying positive effort would help bring some proper focus and perspective.

It did for a short time.

I believe that I NEED to exercise every day, no matter what. Its what I have been doing consistently during the 'balanced' few weeks and I don't think its coincidental that the one day I take a break is the one day I feel 'off'

Exercise is an excellent remedy for depression and, for me, it has a psychological effect. It symbolizes action in effecting change and self-improvement. I am noticing results and, if I may say so myself, I look pretty damn good for a 40 year old, recently clean IV drug user.

Lesson learned. Every morning, get it the fuck out of the way so that I can feel that I at least accomplished something.

 

Good for you.

 

I know what you mean. I don't quite exercise every day, but if I go for more than a day without something I start getting a bit rough. It's been nearly a week since my last yoga session, haven't been running or doing strength, and every day just keeps getting harder.

How people can manage to live sedentary lives and stay even close to sane is beyond me. I nearly snapped at people so many times today I don't even want to think about it. At least I have ashtanga tomorrow, so I'll be getting my ass kicked proper.

 

googling 'ashtanga'.... hmmmmm... looks pretty cool, actually. I have been thinking of stretching regularly and quitting smoking so, once again... hmmmmmm

 

Yoga is 'the buisness'!!! :D
I used to do it a few years back, and I used to come out of it bounding about the place with Energy. Its such a cool, healthy and balanced discipline, I am considering taking it up when I get my car on the road again(cause its too damn cold to be waiting to get buses to the classes!)
Thing is, it helps you eat right, helps reduce smoking too because your breath is key to the excercises and you become so much more aware of your Anatomy, its Functions and it's strengths and weaknesses!

 

I feel the need to exercise every day as well. It's got to be something like lifting weights or some cardio like skiing, running, or biking. When I don't have time, I will do a work out as my commute - running or biking 15 miles to work is just enough to get my blood going.
I've tried yoga, and it's funny but yoga has done me absolutely no good. I've even gone to formal yoga classes but they have not helped. I've never seen the slightest improvement in my flexibility and I usually end up with multiple pulled muscles. I usually have come out of yoga in a foul mood. I did seem to come out with a lot of energy, but it was the kind that made me want to punch holes in walls. However, I do stretch regularly, but I use stretches that are designed to benefit the lifting/running that I do. I've had good results like that. Anyway, don't feel bad for not doing yoga. Yoga is not for everybody, but neither is lifting.

 

kundallini is where its at brother! Yea, I totally relate with you, physical exercise is key to staying clean and feeling good...