Shivani Cotter

Exercise: Getting Immediate Results

Exercise: Getting Immediate Results

There is nothing more emotionally trying than exercising your pretty little heart out, then looking in the mirror and seeing exactly what you saw the day before. Here’s the deal though, you can’t get discouraged!

We all love this thing called immediate gratification! I get it, trust me… I am an only child and have lived a lifestyle filled with immediate gratification. The problem is, when you let your body go for a few years, you can’t expect to get it back in days. It’s also going to take a lot of hard work, and I don’t mean the sit on a bike for 30 minutes pedaling at the lowest level kind. I mean really pushing yourself.

I’ve been back at the gym for 3 weeks now. Last week was a bit of a bust because I was sick, but when Monday came around again, I went back, and let me tell you this…

No matter how hard it is, it get’s easier every time you go.

I’m not saying there are days that I don’t want to go, but I am saying that it really does get easier every time. Even looking at myself in the mirror while I work out isn’t as heart-wrenching as it was the first day I went back to the gym (and not much has changed). I know that it’s going to take time. As far as the immediate gratification and seeing immediate results stuff…

I might not be able to see a ton of results, but here are some things I benefit from both during and after my workout:

Feeling accomplished
I sleep better
I have more energy
♥ Most of all though, I feel happy! Yes, it’s true, working out releases endorphins which naturally make you happier. No Lie: Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. You can read more about it here.

I’m pushing 40 (which is hard enough to swallow), and never thought I’d have to start fresh all over again to get my health back. It’s hard, it sucks, it’s definitely not as easy as it was when I was younger, but hey, I’m doing it and so should you!

Shivani Cotter

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