The Importance of Regular Exercise: A Personal Journey to Recovery

After several days of feeling unwell, the realization that lack of exercise was making matters worse became painfully clear. Stiffness in muscles, pain in legs, toes, and even nails were all signs that the body was rebelling against inactivity.

“I have been feeling sick for some days, I have not really exercised and I did not do any good for my system. That did not help me at all,” the author shares. This honest reflection comes with an important lesson – sometimes rest alone isn’t the answer when dealing with certain types of discomfort.

The journey back to health began with a commitment to a short 20-minute workout. Despite ongoing symptoms including headache and nasal congestion, the decision to move proved beneficial. “No more lying down! No more sickness! No more headache!” became the mantra as energy levels began to return.

Taking Control of Your Health

One of the most powerful insights shared is about the relationship between our minds and bodies: “It is very hard to lose weight. Very easy to gain weight. All you need to do is to push your body. You force it. Not letting your body control you. You control your body.”

This philosophy extends to dietary choices as well. “Control your mouth. That’s why when you feel like eating a snack, you say, no. I will not eat today’s snack. I will exercise instead.”

Starting Small for Big Results

The article emphasizes that exercise doesn’t require professional-level commitment from the start. “We must not lift 100 pounds immediately. Just start by lifting 10 pounds, 5 pounds. If we cannot lift 10 pounds, just little by little, we are going to be fine.”

Using a treadmill with various settings helped track progress – monitoring calories burned, number of steps, incline level, and speed. Starting at manageable speeds (level 2-5) with plans to increase to higher levels (10-12) as fitness improves demonstrates a practical approach to fitness goals.

The Connection Between Health and Achievement

Perhaps the most profound observation comes when discussing the relationship between health and life goals: “When you are in good health, you can achieve. It’s only when you cannot do certain things that you cannot achieve your goals. That is why we need to run. We need to exercise anyhow we can.”

After just a short session, energy levels noticeably improved, with almost 200 calories burned – a small victory in the journey back to health and regular exercise.

The message is clear: consistent movement, even when starting small and even when not feeling your best, can be the path back to wellness and achieving your broader life goals.