healthy living

perfect song on this gloomy day: "can't go home" by good old war

lately it has been very seattle-like here in dallas, which is not my weather of preference, but there is just something about staying in, enjoying a nice cup of tea, and hearing the rain pitter-patter out on the windowsill that rewires my brain. and there really is nothing better than going to yoga in this weather, really and truly.. maybe its nature's way of calming my usually crazy go-go-go lifestyle; nevertheless, this week's healthy living tip: find a workout that you actually enjoy.

for me, its yoga. i try to go twice a day and every single time i feel rejuvenated, relaxed, and stronger when i leave; my body just smiles afterwards. working out can and should be therapeutic and healing -- im a constant worrier so the fact that i've found something that not only wakes my body up, but calms my mind and challenges stillness is really kind of incredible. it should feel as if you're giving your body a treat, a tall glass of water. i know of too many friends who absolutely hate their workout routine.. i never really understood this, if you dont like what you're doing then find something else! why would you put your body through something that it doesnt like? i've always done a variety of "exercises".. when i was little, it was dance class then tae kwon do (you're looking at a 2nd degree black belt here!) and over the summer, i was on a consistent runner's high when i lived along the coastline in california.. and now, its yoga (vinyasa flow, to be specific). you just need to find something that your heart and body yearns for.

if you can't stick with one form of exercise because consistency just isn't your thing (i.e. me), then switch it up! it doesnt have to be the same activity day in and day out, how boring. when i have time, ill run on the weekends or ride a bike and one of my favorite things to do (ever since i was basically in the womb) is play tennis. life is much too short to not enjoy every little thing that you're doing -- that goes for working out too! so relax, quit torturing yourself, and have fun with it :)