During a doctor’s visit a few years back, after re-evaluating my medications for asthma, my doctor told me that I should start to feel better. I had been feeling sluggish and tired, and lacked any form of energy. Because my lungs were all clogged up (my description not hers) I wasn’t getting enough oxygen, hence the reason for my lack of energy. During that visit she said something to me that I have never forgotten. She said, “You don’t know how bad you’re feeling until you start to feel better”. That was an Aha moment for me. It was so true. Once I started taking the new medication and was able to breath without effort, I felt so much better. The sad part is that feeling bad had become normal to me…SMH… I had become so used to feeling bad that I hadn’t even consider the possibility of feeling better. Oh but I’m singing a different tune these days. As a result of exercising, I’m feeling even more better (I know that’s poor grammar, but it’s the best way I can explain how I’m feeling).
- I have 100% more energy
- I’m not as stiff in the mornings
- I sleep better (more restful)
- My back doesn’t bother me as much
- My cramps are not as bad as they used to be
- My right side no longer goes numb when I lie on it
- My knees don’t hurt as bad when I walk up the steps
- I no longer get winded when I walk up the steps
- I don’t feel heavy or bloated after eating (WHEN I make healthy food choices)
- I don’t feel like I’m being stuffed into my clothing
- I have more confidence in myself and in my abilities to do things I didn’t think I could do
- I’m living my life unafraid and unashamed
- I actually look forward to working out (at least most days)
- I’m able to buckle my seat belt without having to hoist my hip in the air (LOL, it’s the little things we take for granted)
- I’m able to play with my neices and tire them out before they tire me out 😉