An Exercise Exorcism

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An Exercise Exorcism
mid-July 2005
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in this issue
-- I'm Starting a No Exercise Revolution
-- Are you ready for a new approach?

"Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person's physical, emotional, and mental states."

~ Carol Welch


I'm Starting a No Exercise Revolution
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I can't think of a better time of year than July to start a No Exercise Revolution. Can you?

Ever notice how closely 'exercise' sounds like 'exorcise'? Coincidence? Now, with a name like that, is it any wonder the masses aren't doing it?!?

Maybe you're asking how I, a strong advocate for health and wellness, could be promoting an Exercise Exorcism. Well, it's because I'm offering a replacement that can make Exercise an Ex. :)

My suspicion is that the remedy for the lack of physical activity that has reached epidemic proportions here in U.S. of A, may be as simple as finding a new way to market the behavior. Hey, if marketing can make Coca-Cola seem like a good idea, imagine what it could do for exercise! As "proof of concept" I offer my first hand experience for your review...

It was almost a year ago that I decided I would never exercise again. And, not surprisingly, I've had no trouble whatsoever following through on my commitment. Contrary to the fact that I haven't exercised in almost a year, I feel more content in my body than ever. I've even decided to do a mini-triathlon next summer! How is this possible?

Exercise, for me, carried all kinds of external expectations, wishes, hopes, desires, outcomes, rewards. No matter how emphatic I was when I began an exercise program, eventually it began to lose its appeal, and then slowly (or sometimes abruptly) disappeared from my routine altogether. Only the remnants of guilt and discouragement remained as evidence of its passing existence.

With each repetition of this cycle of resolutions and motivation, turned disillusionment and self-pity, the feelings of guilt and discouragement would multiply, making it that much more difficult to motivate for the NEXT resolution for change. Relate?

But exercise wasn't ALL bad! I loved the feeling of exertion, of release, of feeling stronger, of walking taller, of pushing myself, of moving my body, of being IN my body. It's fun to move, and it feels good.

So, I renamed it - and for the sake of anyone who may also benefit, I'm sharing it. I "Move in the World," regularly.

I look forward to 'Moving in the World'. I feel good while I'm 'Moving in the World'. I feel good after I 'Move in the World'. I feel strong, powerful, alive, beautiful, capable, and connected. It's not a chore to feel these things. I'm eager. I look forward to it. I miss it if I don't do it. I don't need to talk myself into doing it. It's a pleasure to Move in the World!

So, I'm inviting you to also Move in the World with the knowledge that you're part of a revolution! (Or, for those who fear a revolution, you can call it joining a focus group.)

If what Carol Welch (quoted above) says it true, then creating change in the physical, emotional, and mental state of the world can begin with a simple walk around the neighborhood.

As with anything, things become easier with a little support. So, why not begin renouncing exercise by proclaiming it to others? Post a comment stating your very own Declaration of Independence from Exercise. Invite your friends to join you!

Post your Declaration of Independence from Exercise!


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