When you are up, you are not invincible. Don’t let it go to your head too much. Try to stay on the even plateau and revel in it a little before plunging forward, worries in the wind. In the eighties it was, “no pain, no gain!” You didn’t, “wuss out.” We don’t do that now. Those of us from the eighties are in our fifties, hardly a limitation. However we still need to listen to our bodies.
I grew up with the, 20 minute workout and the serene yoga lady on the beach. Last year I couch potatoed my winter, so this year I vowed I wouldn’t. I choose Pilates, dance and Yoga. YouTube and Pinterest have all the goods. The secret is, when your instructor says, “ for a more advanced move…” less than 30 days does not equate more advanced move. Furthermore, pain is not gain. Pain is stop, breath work is important, if you have to hold your breath, stop. Basically, should have known better is hindsight. “ This move is counterproductive,” should be installed, for those of us that need reminders.
I am still going to pursue my goals… at basic level. Can’t keep an old dog down. You can teach them new tricks, just takes longer. I do feel like I am mending faster, I’ll try a new routine, I just found! Just joking, I will do no such thing! The road to health, is a slow journey, don’t take any shortcuts! Stay at your plateau until you can do moves in your sleep. Most important, listen to your body!
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