tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post2423670241914480480..comments2023-11-19T15:05:03.540-08:00Comments on . introverted art .: Can I Change?Introverted Arthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00039583784959811799noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-62828145988914776492012-08-26T05:12:28.784-07:002012-08-26T05:12:28.784-07:00Good luck, dear. I can relate to your words. I won...Good luck, dear. I can relate to your words. I won´t describe myself as lazy (but I have been and still am a great procrastinator) but I have avoided physical activities along my life. Like you, I am not a sweets eater and I am rather thin, and like you, along the years I have started to "notice" my bones...<br /><br />Along my healing journey I have discovered that I´ve been avoiding not only physical activities, but many other things that could be good for me due to many reasons: preconceived ideas about myself, perfectionism, need to please, and a my need to sabotage my joy... but now things are changingZenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115547058200216413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-66974678502283395952012-08-18T13:00:34.427-07:002012-08-18T13:00:34.427-07:00One thing that has motivated me lately to follow t...One thing that has motivated me lately to follow through is to choose a chuck of time and to participate with others and to report in to each other. (You might have read what I did on my blog for the 30x30 June challenge?) I think it's so cool that you are blogging your progress and procrastination :) I'm newly motivated to choose another focus for September. I've been lazy about doing what I know I need to do to be more fulfilled and am inspired by your project.Christinehttp://christinecreate.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-1528574723300583352012-08-16T03:30:44.326-07:002012-08-16T03:30:44.326-07:00Good luck Ana. I think you are going to be just fi...Good luck Ana. I think you are going to be just fine. Love the art BButtons Thoughtshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029439906543077861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-83655481959430298412012-08-16T03:28:45.371-07:002012-08-16T03:28:45.371-07:00Let me say first of all this is a beautiful painti...Let me say first of all this is a beautiful painting! I too have health issues big time and I'm trying to change my lifestyle. I agree that rather than forcing exercise upon ourselves that we find a chore isn't the answer. It's better to take one day at a time as you're doing and to simply move more and to eat healthily. :) Good luck, I'm there with you!<br />Jess x xJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17593348601123003194noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-67774779155435184102012-08-15T10:58:22.819-07:002012-08-15T10:58:22.819-07:00You are on the right track, my friend! And no matt...You are on the right track, my friend! And no matter what our health or age....we need to keep moving! It makes us feel better both mentally and physically. It gets harder when you get older...but don't start worrying about that yet! heehee! Just enjoy your body and the way it works and strettttchhhh!~Lavender Dreamer~https://www.blogger.com/profile/06298191144517740164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-88612960163802607702012-08-15T00:00:25.876-07:002012-08-15T00:00:25.876-07:00Good decision and I wish you good luck and hold on...Good decision and I wish you good luck and hold on.<br />Your art is beautiful, I hope you can express your feelings in this.<br />Lovely greet<br />Marja<br />(marjascreativity)Marja's Stamp Addiction en Marja's Creativityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16528398171888015286noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-5723490156366278472012-08-14T13:41:57.024-07:002012-08-14T13:41:57.024-07:00I'm a huge fan of HAES-Health At Every Size. I...I'm a huge fan of HAES-Health At Every Size. It's a whole body/spirit approach, that's very kind and smart too, in my opinion.<br /><br />I've had to add some pretty heavy duty weight lifting to my health routine...my poor back was falling apart,youch!Laelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04263566638015498093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-19818186333657015982012-08-14T11:44:59.167-07:002012-08-14T11:44:59.167-07:00Exercise is good for us, just wish it were more fu...Exercise is good for us, just wish it were more fun and less work. :D<br /><br />Thank you, Ana, for your lovely thoughts and good wishes - I sincerely appreciate them. :)Almost Precioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02349435936032378395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-78534182946806682312012-08-14T08:11:25.432-07:002012-08-14T08:11:25.432-07:00Before I bought my first car at age 33, I walked b...Before I bought my first car at age 33, I walked because the bus was so slow. I was very slim. Now that I have a car, I walk very little and have gained a lot of weight, as a result. My sister-in-law wants to start a walking regimen in my neighborhood for us, so I'll see how that goes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-6607695046976996972012-08-14T05:23:48.803-07:002012-08-14T05:23:48.803-07:00it is so hard...good luck to you Ana! you and me b...it is so hard...good luck to you Ana! you and me both- i too, have discovered that i am obviously not a spring chicken any more. i like your motto- one day at a time. sounds like that is a great plan.alteredstatesstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02447717809384417335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-65789943551629629122012-08-14T04:27:21.367-07:002012-08-14T04:27:21.367-07:00Hugs friend..wishing you much success on your new ...Hugs friend..wishing you much success on your new journey..shine on..you can totally do it!I am someone who has experienced what it is like to lose their health at one time in my life..it is not something you want to lose..it is a long road back..so be well..and I am happy for you you are taking charge! Fantastic! Shine on!<br />Beautiful art by the way..the colors are magnificent..and your brushstrokes are wonderful...fabulous piece!!<br />VictoriaVictoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-19704569467953565212012-08-14T00:43:53.954-07:002012-08-14T00:43:53.954-07:00good decision!
I am a fan of physical activities, ...good decision!<br />I am a fan of physical activities, I can even say I am a bit addicted:)<br /><br /><a href="http://daleka-droga.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Blog about life and travelling</a><br /><a href="http://lakomymokiem.blogspot.com//" rel="nofollow">Blog about cooking</a><br />Olahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06974463440732558398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-90105504805903282102012-08-13T22:50:17.351-07:002012-08-13T22:50:17.351-07:00Cheering you on :)
Once you get into a routine yo...Cheering you on :) <br />Once you get into a routine you may even start to enjoy exercise.<br />Beautiful art as always.geetleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11344037560037566442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-7937953961199965842012-08-13T20:03:42.378-07:002012-08-13T20:03:42.378-07:00I share a lot of your qualities, Ana. And I honest...I share a lot of your qualities, Ana. And I honestly didn't really get into any type of exercise routine until my 40s. I was also blessed with a fast metabolism and don't have much of a sweet tooth, so it contributed to my lack of motivation to do something. But as I got older, my body weakened and it was time to do something. I started slowly and got into a routine eventually that I actually enjoy. I get lazy sometimes and slack off for awhile, but get back on track again. So get going at a pace that works for you and do exercises that are fun and interesting. And don't be too hard on yourself when you slack off. It happens.Plowing Through Life (Martha)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06547318824997712369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-56126623404468613012012-08-13T19:48:13.325-07:002012-08-13T19:48:13.325-07:00What wonderful Art. Beautiful color, nice sharp an...What wonderful Art. Beautiful color, nice sharp and really good to enjoy. Greetings:.tossan®https://www.blogger.com/profile/06119769892199625296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-13352085153765164802012-08-13T19:13:08.761-07:002012-08-13T19:13:08.761-07:00I have been putting off regular exercise for about...I have been putting off regular exercise for about a year now... and after watching the Olympics... looking at all those hot bods. We can do it, Ana! Let's encourage one another to healthier bodies! :)Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15929587635644917131noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-43857439272605782062012-08-13T18:12:25.512-07:002012-08-13T18:12:25.512-07:00Okay, birthday twin, I am right with you, and we c...Okay, birthday twin, I am right with you, and we can do this! Instead of having the new flavor of ice cream I craved tonight, I went for a power walk! And, I power walked yesterday morning! Now that is has cooled down a bit, I am forcing myself to get back to being fit!!!! Let's encourage eachother!Kathryn Zbrzeznyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13349204621261800313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-50448601097911068342012-08-13T17:27:34.494-07:002012-08-13T17:27:34.494-07:00I'm so with you on procrastinating and now, af...I'm so with you on procrastinating and now, after seven years of not being able to move around safely, I'm trying to get in the swing of things again. It's difficult to get out of the habit of constant caution, of thinking 'that's not safe for me, I can't do that' and just do it.<br /><br />Laugh if you will but the thing which works best for me is, well, 'playing pretend'. Pretend you didn't spend years not being able to walk on uneven paths, taking the stairs, whatever. Or...pretend you won't be sore in the morning...or that you're showing some of your blogland friends your favourite local haunts. Even pretend you're going to have a great time, or run into a fascinating celebrity. Just because we happen to be adults doesn't mean we can't take advantage of our built-in creativity, right?<br /><br />The Crankyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11482237436135513483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-66559927366055920812012-08-13T16:37:32.794-07:002012-08-13T16:37:32.794-07:00Ahh... this is my specialty (procrastinating along...Ahh... this is my specialty (procrastinating along with teaching people how to be healthy :) ). Start out by getting a good daily stretch in. Find stuff that you enjoy- swimming, roller skating, kayaking, etc. It doesn't have to be a grueling p90x work out. Heck, put some music on and dance. Also, start out slow with maybe 10 minutes then bump it up to 15 and so on until your moving for 45-60 minutes. I could easily keep going but I'll stop here - don't want to overload ya. However I will leave you with this - if you don't start some kind of exercise regime eventually your metabolism will slow down to a crawl and the weight will start to pack on - big time. Wendy @ Salt and Winenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-76597916036588196812012-08-13T15:17:18.589-07:002012-08-13T15:17:18.589-07:00Sherri has the right idea. It helps to be kind to ...Sherri has the right idea. It helps to be kind to yourself and ease into exercise. Once you get into a routine it gets easier. CraveCutehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17266646948003488534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-58308903931602390882012-08-13T15:00:41.379-07:002012-08-13T15:00:41.379-07:00I know how hard it is - I also struggle to keep up...I know how hard it is - I also struggle to keep up a regular exercise routine. But I try to do at least a little when I can - and instead of obsessing over the "I'll lose weight" part of it, I concentrate on "the endorphins will make me happy" part of it. Exercise really does help boost my mood...good luck, Ana, just take it one day at a time. :)Sherri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00834386300886224116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-4059780723167503112012-08-13T14:14:32.434-07:002012-08-13T14:14:32.434-07:00I know exactly what you mean. it feels almost sinf...I know exactly what you mean. it feels almost sinful to be as lazy as I am (in every way). I also find exercise a chore, but when I choose something I enjoy like tennis, it's wonderful. However,despite this, it's still a struggle to actually keep it up! Good Luck!Sulky Kittenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04152258940667581336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-21229975215866782042012-08-13T13:20:33.914-07:002012-08-13T13:20:33.914-07:00Good luck, I am attempting the same. You can't...Good luck, I am attempting the same. You can't be that old.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-27125821897680984522012-08-13T13:08:28.838-07:002012-08-13T13:08:28.838-07:00The secret is to find something you like to do the...The secret is to find something you like to do then it isn't a force-put. Mine is yoga, I love to stretch, the spiritual element, mind-body connection feels right for me. All the best. xfoxysuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04620248626509576905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5102748566119761703.post-50580220939030557902012-08-13T12:53:00.386-07:002012-08-13T12:53:00.386-07:00Love your piece. Great work. A thumbs up to you on...Love your piece. Great work. A thumbs up to you on your journey of better health. I'm working on mine to. It's a lifelong process and something we need and have to do to sustain good health. You'll feel better after 15 minutes of exercise. As you gain strength, you increase to 1/2 hour, 3 days a week or more. I was at Curves for 5 years and exercised 1/2 day, 5 days a week. I stopped going and feel tired now, so I am starting to use my treadmill. Good luck and I know you can do it.GlorV1https://www.blogger.com/profile/06789212398770555465noreply@blogger.com