When life gets you down...EXERCISE!

That's right, friends! You heard me correctly! So, I'm a crazy person. In probably every aspect of the word. For some, there is one guaranteed thing that makes them happy always and can pull them out of a slump. I am not that person. Sometimes I have to try bizarre, out of the ordinary things like baking cookies, driving aimlessly, talking for hours, playing with play dough, kissing babies, volunteering at a soup kitchen, painting, shooting targets, reading my favorite books, creating some culinary masterpiece and deep cleaning my room and I STILL DO NOT FEEL BETTER!!   I mean, my room's clean, my belly's full and others too, and I probably helped or hindered some relationships,  I could've given a baby some tropical disease, ruined a wall by painting it an atrocious color, read the same story...again,  and I now have cookies to share or eat all by myself, but  in the end, that piercing ache is still there. So last night I resorted to the unthinkable...EXERCISE!

 I think of all sorts of thing to rationalize doing as little exercise as possible. I don't know why. I honestly enjoy exercise when I'm doing it- its just actually getting to get myself to do it that's the problem. and not for too long because I have other things to do. and I get bored REALLY EASILY. and its too hard. and I have had back injuries so I can't do really hard stuff. and in reality i just IMPROVE my appetite when I exercise (like Mr. Winnie the Pooh bear here)  and then I over eat. and then don't want to exercise anymore . and I get fatter then I was before. and do you see the terrible, awful, vicious cycle here?! 

Yes friends. I rode this little beauty.

So, I decided to resort to my last resort, and it worked wonders. I biked for about 3 miles in a short 15 minute window, and worked merely on pushing my legs and the music blaring in my ears. I would've enjoyed the scenery, but it was one of those awesome, old school elliptical  stationary bikes where you self propel a fan and use your arms too!  Anyways, after I was done, I felt great, accomplished and actually somewhat therapeutically sound haha. This morning I did some pilates and just excited to build little by little and celebrate changes in my life, even if its just microscopic movements. Hopefully I stick with making these things HABITS and I don't have to worry if I honestly suck at first, because each time I add, I'll be doing my very best anyway. So here are some goals for my overall physical and mental and spiritual health. 

1. DRINK MORE WATER!!! 2. Exercise a little more every day HARD! and try to modify exercises into the everyday. 3. Portion control and smarter selection- more water and veggies, less crap and carbohydrates. 4. Think of fun game ideas for fitness at work to get both groups excited about being healthy and strong. 5. Discover and implement meditation. and most importantly 6. Keep praying consistently and ask for help and support 7. Expanding my spiritual and mental capacity by diligently studying the scriptures twice a day (including gratitude journal) . 8. Seek out the best books to help my mind continue to grow and develop. 9. Continue to serve those around me 10.  be open to opportunities when they come knocking, but keep dreaming in the meantime!

I hope this comittaphobe can stick to it! I'm going to need all the support I can get! Updates soon to come! And exercise too! Everyone knows we can all use a little more endorphins in our lives! Join with me?

Por Miguel

This post is entirely dedicated to my dear friend and associate, Michael Nielsen. So Mike, if you end up being the only one reading this, I decided I don't wish to trouble you with the headache that has been my  life this week. So, here are some lists. Lists of things I enjoy, find comical, strange or are just plain random. Here we go.

Things That are Strange

·         Mukluks

·         Crawdads

·         Blobfish

·         The fact that Pluto isn’t considered a planet anymore

·         Feet

·         Politicians

·          Glue

·         Snooki

·         Facial piercings

·         Cannibalism

·         BOYS

·         Love

·         The fact that our ears never stop growing

·         Praying mantis’

VIDEOS THAT MAKE ME HAPPY! :D

Some of my Favorite Things
Paintings by Van Gough
Stars
California
Giggling
Hugs
Sunsets
Beaches
Campfires
Children's Books
Miracles
Orange Juice
Heights
Skipping
Chapstick
Frogs
Wind
The smell of a baby
Strawberries
Clue
Moonlit walks
Chopsticks
Cooking
Flowers! Lots and lots of flowers!
Hiking
Farmer's Markets
The twinkle found in the eyes of a stranger
Traveling
Forehead kisses
Antiques
Music Boxes

There you go, friends (or just Mikey) I hope you enjoyed that extremely random, short post! Have a wonderful night/ morning/day! Remember to count the blessings you have, embrace those you love, and seize the moments given to you. Until next time.