Finding the motivation to exercise doesn’t come easily to me.
I’d much prefer to curl up with a good book and a nice cup of tea. Unfortunately, this doesn’t help when it comes to preventing weight gain.
Perimenopausal hormonal changes can suck the energy right out of you. Resulting in reaching for that afternoon chocolate bar or scoffing on one too many digestive biscuits. This daily habit isn’t doing us any favours.
Although I don’t love to exercise, I know the benefits it can bring.
I know that keeping active will help prevent weight gain, improve sleep, combat stress, and help build muscle mass. Most of all, I know that perimenopausal hormone changes can increase a woman’s risk of developing osteoporosis and heart disease. To reduce these health risks, women are encouraged to exercise along with eating well and getting enough sleep.
The easiest way for me to increase my exercise regime is to take the path of least resistance.
I’m not going to spend time on a treadmill or take up running anytime soon (although never say never.) What I am going to do is keep dancing like no one is watching (hopefully when no one is watching) increase my steps, and continue to lift weights in the comfort of my basement.
The key to lasting change for me is to find something I love to do and start small. Starting small and ensuring I do it every day will build a habit.
Hopefully, that small thing will grow into something big.
There’s hope for me yet!
Listen to this week’s podcast episode as we discuss our views, likes and dislikes on exercise.
I wonder if laughing out loud counts as exercise!
