Comments on: What’s Stopping You?

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 21:40:04 +0000

I just began exercising regulary again since I had my first child and it hsa done wonders for my overall feel, mentally and physically. Pushing yourself for 2 weeks is the hard part, then it becomes a routine!

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 03:17:11 +0000

Kathy – That is great and honest advice. I feel the same way. When my exercise routine slips other things start to slip too. Maybe it’s a symptom. Maybe it’s a sense of control. I am going to make an effort to exercise in the morning. Thanks!
Robin– Exactly. I’m totally self sabotaging by not exercising. I know all of the benefits. Ugh…
Cricket – I’m happy to know my struggle with exercising is lifting you up! Thanks for having in faith in me. All for one and one for all!

By: Cricket

Cricket — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:21:56 +0000

For some strange reason it is nice to read about the struggles that people have with the word "exercise." It is just as just as encouraging to read about the those that are on a positive path with exercise.
You will get it back. You have noticed that is was missing and sometimes that is all it takes.
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By: Robin

Robin — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 22:48:01 +0000

Hi Stacey – I have had the same battle with exercise for the past 2 years or so. Everything goes well for me when I go for long walks every day – I get better muscle tone (der), my emotions settle down, I eat heaps better etc etc. I’m picking up now – and feeling the benefits.

This is actually the sort of thing I was referring to in my post ‘Why we sabotage ourselves’.

By: Kathy @ Virtual Impax

Kathy @ Virtual Impax — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 14:56:31 +0000

Stacey

As a mother of three, I have to exercise first thing in the morning or it won’t get done. I know if I get a cup of coffee in my hand without exercising that I won’t be able to “find the time” later on in the day.

The funny thing is, when I exercise – there is very little that I want to do that I don’t do. If I let that plate stop spinning and fall – well, the rest of the plates quickly follow suit.

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By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:20:32 +0000

Tess – I want to do weight bearing exercises too. I need to convince myself that even a little goes a long way over time.

By: Tess

Tess — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:36:21 +0000

I need to do weight bearing exercises. I’ve procratinated about this forever. I need to run less to make room for it! Great exercise.

By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:45:16 +0000

Daphne – Welcome to CreateaBalance.com! I’m married and also enjoy being on my own and traveling light. Since my daily life is filled with serious relationships (my husband and my children) I make it a priority to have alone time, to travel on vacation by myself, and find the space to be “me”.

By: Daphne

Daphne — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 13:38:06 +0000

Hi Stacey,

I liked your concise yet thought-provoking post. My life is generally wonderful, so it was hard for me to think of what I really want and what’s stopping me. I have goals and all that, but that’s to keep meaningfully busy rather than to fill an empty area of my life. Perhaps I should think about a serious long-term relationship – what’s stopping me is I’m happy on my own and like travelling light. Maybe I’ll work on this next year.

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By: Stacey / Create a Balance

Stacey / Create a Balance — Tue, 16 Dec 2008 12:55:56 +0000

Diane – One option is to do some upper body exercises while sitting down. If I can’t get my feet moving right now, maybe I can work on lifting weights from my office chair. I think I need baby steps to get my groove back.
Juliet – Great! I look forward to hearing more about this journey of yours. Thanks for the feedback.
Zaslony – Can you think of micromovements you can incorporate into your life to balance what you do at work and your true passions?
Lance – A real hard cover published book! Yeah! That is exciting and is also on my dream list. Saying it out loud is powerful and it also expands your support group. Sharing this great news builds excitement for others (for me) and inspires others (me) to write more and plow past the fears. If your real fear is “putting yourself out there” try focusing on the exercise at hand (writing) and not the outcome (putting yourself out there). As J.D. once told me, try to focus on the ball and not the scoreboard. I look forward to hearing about your progress!