With the weather getting warmer and the days longer, I find myself migrating to the outdoors instead of sitting behind my desk writing. This is a good thing for me, because I have a tendency to hibernate in the winter months and get very little exercise--no outdoor activity at all.Because I have so much weight to lose, I need to start out slow. The last thing I want to do is have an injury that will limit activity. For those who are already getting a lot of exercise, walking at a brisk pace and increasing your heart rate is the best plan for you, but for someone like me, that has literally hundreds of pounds to lose and has been inactive for months, I need to start slow. My goal for this week is to just get out there, take deep breathes of fresh air and MOVE. Even if I just get to the end of our country lane and back a few times a day, it will be a start and a great improvement. I'm also planning on spending some time at the local hot springs. Using water to eliminate some of the pressure on my joints will help lower the risk of injury. The mineral water will do wonders for my skin and overall health and the resistance of the water as I swim will strengthen all my muscles, not just a few. Regardless of your degree of activity, starting in the pool is always a great idea.
Now if I can just fit into my stinking swim suit. *sigh*
