What kind of exercises have you tried?

It is a question from a very good friend of mine, Jennifer.

Mostly, I've been walking and walking and walking. That when I was in college and afterward, my dog.

Well, I remember, I did take self-defense class, 3 different kinds of swimming, and scuba. I’ve tried to exercise as often as I can. I thought by going to classes might help me to lose weight; however, it didn’t. Maybe it is because of my eating habit while I was there. I did remember that I look all the pictures. I compared. I was bloated like a balloon. My mom told me that is because of all the salts. I have realized that is true. I’ve been eating high salts and sugars.

Afterward, I decided to cut down my salts and sugars. I asked my mom not to add salts in food. She is very good cooked. When she made turnip greens, I thought there were salts or bacon in it. She said no. WOW! That’s good. My weight and size did lose some; however, I wasn’t seemed as bloated as I am today compare couple years ago.

I read the “Figure” magazine from the Lane Bryant. It is the plus size clothing store. I found out that the soda and sparkling (carbonated) drinks will take away your calcium. Our body needs calcium and women don’t get enough of calcium because of sparkling and sodas. I quit cold turkey. I notice it is so much easier for me to quit cold turkey. I haven’t drink soda since August 2005 until January 2006, I just drink one can of soda. That is the last time I drank in January. I have been drinking water, tea, Crystallite, and sometime juices. I have lost another inch down. It was amazing how much salts, sodas, and sugars can make you bloated. I have notice walking and swimming didn’t help me lose weight but at least I do enjoy doing those.

While, I was in college, I went to Cruise during spring break. There were exercise classes and I only have to pay 10 dollars an hour. I saw one class that focuses on ABS and it is on Tuesday and Friday for one hour. So I did take it. I notice how my stomach went almost flat just 2 days a week for one hour. I had forgotten how to do that. I do not know why I didn’t continue. I didn’t really have the motive to continue. Also, I have to have a ball to go for that.

Motive is the key. I have the lack for it. Main reason is because I dislike exercise. It’s boring. I tolerances better when I go to swimming and walk my dog. I refuse to walk alone. That’s main reason why I decided to get a dog to help me to keep walking. I'm concern if I don't keep walking then I will gain more than I lose.

Also, I realize I’m more of a cat person, not a dog person. Hahaha Big mistake. I should have know. However, my dog, Reese had won my heart. I still kept my responsibility with her.

So, that's why I'm thinking about what is better way to get me motive to continue to increase my exercise by not just walking and swimming.

Hey, thanks for giving me a food for a thought. I am thinking about getting a large ball and video type for Yoga with a ball. I just hope to find a way to help myself to keep it up. Like I said, motive is the key!