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Hi evry1!! I’m 48 yrs old. When o was younger i used to exercise. Not anymore though. I would like to start exercising but i work nite shift. So I practically sleep all day plus i have to cook,etc. I’m not over weight but my doctor said loosing 10 pounds would get me to my ideal n healthy weight. How can i introduce exercise in my life? Maybe sum suggestions would help me figured that out. Thnx! Abby.
abby47—
It is soooo important to exercise, and you must find time. I start work @ 8am, and I get up at 4:45am to work out. Maybe an hour after you wake up, you could do a workout? Perhaps start walking everyday to get used to it.
I worked night shifts for 23 years and felt better and slept better when I exercised. Just a long walk helped. You deserve to take care of yourself this way.
I work rotating shifts including 12 hour nights. I do not know what I would do without my workout. I actually have more energy. If you lack motivation, just tell yourself you only have to work out 10 min. By the ten minute mark, I am motivated. Come up with your own reasons for wanting to work out and do something you love, not dread. Good luck!
Doesn’t matter what age you are, exercise makes you feel better. I used to work what printers call ‘the lobster shift’ and I wound up exercising before I went to work. I would exercise using a half hour routine on videotape (LOL, remember them?), then hop into the shower and get going to work. On the rare occasions I overslept, I was glad I felt fit enough to run for my trains! I suggest not exercising before going to bed because it would keep you from sleeping properly.
I am pretty lazy.
I recommend doing the 21 day challenge.
pick 1 thing to do.
maybe 15 situps everyday for 21 days?
15 jumping jacks everyday for 21 days?
Whatever you are inclined to do- do it every day for 21 days.
Thnx evry1!!!!!!! I know i have to do this cuz i’m always tired. I remembered when i used to exercise i had energy all the time. Sum ppl try to tell me that its my shift but i really believe is the lack of exercise. I’m goin to start this. Thanx for all the advice.
I used to be in your shoes but not because I didn’t have the time to workout but because I didn’t have the energy. Therefore, couldn’t find the time. I even told myself that it was because I was lazy. But I knew in my heart that it wasn’t entirely my fault. I knew because I use to workout and yet, I still seemed to be gaining weight and STILL had no energy. I was in dire straights. And the battle was being lost and my health was getting worse by the day. I was so desperate and I thought I would never get my life back. But God is great and my prayers were answered when I attended a Health fair and came across the most amazing Nutritionals. It may or may not be for you but if you would love more information, please send me a message and I will send you some info. Hang in there, and more importantly do not give up. I know you will find something that works for you like I did. It may be as easy as just taking baby steps.
Blessings,
Rose
Abby, there is a detriment to working nights, throws off night workers’ Circadian clock or something. I knew this but worked Midnight to 8 for 12 years because I loved having that 15% night differential in my pocket. You still have to find a little time for daily exercise because the older you get, the harder it is to get up!
Rose is right about nutrition, I also have a juicer which helps when I feel a bit run down. Even if it’s a brisk walk around the block 20 minutes a day, it helps.
I would also buy a pair of the Reebok Fit shoes its a wonderful shoe. I wear them as much as possible. Get a WII and just do a short workout at home.
Whenever you go to the store to do your shopping, park at the furthest end of the parking lot and get a few extra steps in that way. That should give you a little bit of a jump start. Good luck
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