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Master Yourself through Movement!

I recently started exercising on an elliptical machine we have in our back room at home. What a difference I have felt in my life!

I started out at pedaling for 15 minutes and then worked up to 20 the next day. The third day I made it to 25 minutes. On my eighth day, I burned 404 calories in 34 minutes! 3o days after starting I just burned 818 calories in 30 minutes!

Now, I want you to know that I'm not an exercise fanatic, but I have noticed renewal in my mind, emotions, body and relationships through extra movement. I feel more hopeful and encouraged!

If you need hope and encouragement, why not try something different?

Start out by taking a walk around the block or go up and down some stairs. Start out slowly and then increase it a minute a day with a goal of working up to 30 or 35 minutes each day.

I heard a medical doctor once say that if you walk 20 minutes a day, you will lose a half a pound a week.

When you move, think about the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse!

Extra movement has worked for me! I encourage you to try it. Little victories add up!

Posted by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator on 05/24/2008 05:58 PM

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17 Comments on Master Yourself through Movement!

I'm up to about 1 hour a day on a stationary bike, which I try to ride most every day. If I can just stick with this, I hope to eventually get healthier and loose some lbs too. I definitely feel better about myself when I exercise.

05/24/2008 06:12 PM

by Stacy Jones (West Little Rock Title Company)

Dan, 800 calories in only thirty minutes is awesome. You must be REALLY moving.

05/24/2008 06:26 PM

by Brian Schulman - Your Lancaster County, PA Real Estate Professional (Coldwell Banker Select Professionals)

My dog forces me to move! You are on the right 'track' my friend.

05/24/2008 06:39 PM

by Melody Botting Real Estate Network

And I thought doing 500 calories in 1 hr was good...

05/24/2008 06:42 PM

by Stacy Jones (West Little Rock Title Company)

Dan- Good for you. I run a lot, and I always feel great afterwards and it's a great time for my thoughts. Thank you for your first post to our new group, I look forward to all your posts. If you like your elliptical, please check out my website at www.ellipti-trike.com. It's my website for an outdoor elliptical trainer. Let me know what you think! All the best!

Kevin

05/24/2008 07:21 PM

by Kevin Bungert (Living Well Systems, Inc.)

Dan - great for you. Elliptical is great, more effort than a bike or treadmill, but certainly much lower impact on the joints than a treadmill. We have a gym membership where we go 3 times a week. I do 36 minutes a day on one of their elipticals. At home, I do 3 days a week on a small home machine that we got a couple years ago. Down 10 lbs this year, but most importantly, resting heart rate and pulse rate are down, slightly lowered BP.

Keep it up.

Great post.

05/24/2008 07:49 PM

by Mike Saunders (Keller Williams Realty - Greater Athens)

Hi Stacy,

You are a Champion! Keep up your habit of movement. It will pay you dynamic dividends!

05/24/2008 08:07 PM

by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator (The Connection)

Hi Brian,

I am moving rapidly, but I worked up to it slowly by doing a little extra every day!

05/24/2008 08:09 PM

by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator (The Connection)

Hi Melody,

Thank You for you comment!

I think your dog and "track" are very creative!

You have a WIN -WIN!

05/24/2008 08:11 PM

by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator (The Connection)

Hi Stacy,

You are doing great!

Do what feels comfortable and slowly add a little at a time!

You will be surprised at how much stronger you can become!

05/24/2008 08:14 PM

by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator (The Connection)

Hi Kevin,

Thank You for your encouragement!

I saw your outdoor elliptical machine! Way to be creative!

05/24/2008 08:16 PM

by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator (The Connection)

Hi Mike,

Wow! You are disciplined and you are seeing measurable results! Keep it up!

05/24/2008 08:18 PM

by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator (The Connection)

I'm getting ready to ride this a.m. I have the ceiling fan on, my magazines handy, now if I could just get this particular TV to work, I'd be happy..

05/25/2008 09:46 AM

by Stacy Jones (West Little Rock Title Company)

Hi Stacy,

I commend you for your commitment! You are a warrior!

05/25/2008 06:29 PM

by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator (The Connection)

Thanks for the kind words, I've got a long way to go though. No time like the present. Wish me luck!!

05/27/2008 09:48 AM

by Stacy Jones (West Little Rock Title Company)

Hi Stacy,

You are a winner!

Each little step gets you closer to your goal!

05/28/2008 04:37 PM

by Dan Woodworth * Encouraging Communicator (The Connection)

Thanks so much for the positive feed-back!!Take Care

05/28/2008 04:43 PM

by Stacy Jones (West Little Rock Title Company)

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