Exercise.

Exercise... its something which i rarely bring up here in my blog. Mainly, because it can be so triggering. Even for myself.
  I try to avoid other 'exercise' blogs. And try to avoid fitspo aswell. As i do find that very triggering.
  I know i exercise, i know i am healthy... but still. Once i see someone writing out what they have done, or what their training program is... i instantly start comparing my own training program. Or... i start feeling guilty? I cant even explain it.
 
I have had problem with over activity. And that was awful. To constantly have to exercise. To just keep pushing myself.... i hated it. I know longer enjoyed exercising... its just that i got anxiety if i didnt. I felt that something bad would happen if i exercised.
 
I now have a normal relationship with exercise. I mean i go to the gym a few times a week, and i love it. It is my de-stresser. And i  absaloutly love running. That is the best thing i know.
   Exercise makes me feel so much better in my body.

I know that exercise can be a big problem when you are sick. So i avoid talking about it here... as i dont feel it is needed.
 
I did start my 'healthy & exercise' blog. But i realised that... i didnt want to be another blogger who just wirtes out their training program. Instead, i want to talk about being healthy. Healthy food. Healthy habits. And you know what... i can do that here.
   I mean, i dont have to talk abotu exercise... i am very knowledgable and i can give good advice. But i would rather do that over email than here on the blog.
  I mean, i exercise for my own sake. To feel good. I dont need to tell the world about what i exercise and when. I dont need to boast about it or post it on FB.
  
Exercise can be a very sensitive subject.
  
Exercising is healthy... im not going to sit here and tell you all... to not exercise.  Because i am not like that. I am somone who believes it is healthy to go for a walk everyday .But a walk, doesnt have to be an hours PW. it can be a 15 minute walk with your dog to get fresh air.
   It makes you feel so much better.

Of course, i am going to advise you that when you are in recovery, exercising loads isnt advised. As then you just need to eat more.
  
Exercise is something personal, or that is how i see it. For me, i take an hour or two where i can just spend on myself. Where i can stop stressing abotu school. Just not think. I find exercising very relaxing. For me, there is no competition. Of course, strength training isnt 'easy' as i like to push myself a little more each time so that i improve.
 
If you are going to exercise, find the sport/activity which you enjoy. Which gives you joy.. i mean, if you dont like running... what point is there pushing yourself to go out running, when you just hate each moment? What about tennis... swimming... dancing? Pilates or yoga? There are so many different forms of exercise, so find the one you like most! You should feel great after exercising. Get endorphins. Not feel all stressed, and low...
  You shouldnt hate every moment of the activity you are doing.

Remember to listen to your body. Listen to what it says. Whether you are more hungry. Or need to rest, need to skip that gym pass....
 
Listen to your body and do what you love :)