Exercise makes a HUGE difference for me.. The more I have noticed that the easier it has been to DO IT. I made the committment that I would exercise DAILY for 28 days, and then I'd reevaluate. Well I am now at 11 weeks with an average of 1 day off per week, and 1 wk off due to injury. And now I feel like I NEED it. I started the couch to 5K program which is very simple and got me off my butt. I didnt judge myself that Iw asnt doing a full 45min or hour..I just followed the program. On my off days I go to the Y and do the bike.
Do you have a YMCA near you? They offer scholarships and are VERY generous with them. Or Craigslist? Someone has a bike or treadmill they dont use anymore for cheap.
You have to JUST DO IT. And you have to commit to it. It truly makes a huge difference for me. I have found that I need music. I need to change it up now and then. We do running, the gym, and aerobics at home. I also have Wii Fit and enjoy that.
Exercise makes such a huge difference! Give yourself 2 weeks of doing it DAILY (I cant do the 3/wk, it doesnt build the habit for me)...even if all it is on some days is a brisk walk outside for 20 mins.
I started btw doing 3 mins on a stairclimber I bought off Amazon that fits in my room. I did it 3-5 times a day.
It's thte little things. You can do it..GOOD JOB on the smoking!
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