Step 3: Let's Get Physical!!

Hi everybody!!
Sorry for the delay, but I didn't want to write anything unless my heart was in it, and it hasn't been, but I'm back! It's time to feel good--especially with this beautiful end of spring/ beginning of summer weather. Step three about feeling better about yourself means being active!! I know you've heard it before, seen it in magazines, etc. but being active does not mean you have to go to your local track and run five miles everyday. Not even close. Find something you like to do, and do it. If you don't like running long distance, then don't do it. If you love to run, then get your sneakers on and go running. I personally love to dance. Dancing can be great exercise, so if you are like me, go out and find a nearby dance studio, or get a tape or DVD (or youtube it!) and teach yourself. I started doing capoeira, a Brazilian martial art-dance and I adore it! I don't even realize I am breaking a sweat because I actually enjoy it. Find a physical activity you enjoy doing, and do it. I can guarantee you that if you exercise to be healthy (not to lose weight), you will start feeling better about yourself. When I start exercising consistently, I start to have a little glow in my skin, and I promise it's not because of any make-up. :)

Food for thought: I can be really hard on my body, treating it literally like a piece of garbage! This one time my friend said to me, "Your body is your only home. You take it with you no matter where you go, and it will never leave you. Treat it the way you want other people to treat it. Your body is beautiful because you are beautiful and I wish you could see that!" I know it does sound corny, but it's true--your body is a palace, a kingdom, a 5 star resort! It is a divine gift, and deserves to be treated as such. If you love your body, your body will most certainly love you back.

Here are some ideas to get moving this summer: walking, running, biking, jogging, dancing, Zumba, gardening, martial arts, boxing/kick boxing, swimming, having pick up games of soccer, baseball, softball, football, etc. Have fun with it and be creative!

Song for thought: Work That by Mary J. Blige (the jam!!!!!)