"I move alot more than I did a couple years ago. I had the encouragement of co-workers to get started, and then I found out I actually liked it. From being quite sedentary to playing volleyball, squash, daily workouts and starting many walking challenges on the UWALK.ca site and getting others to join in, I have come quite a ways. I feel much better when I am active and have more energy. I stay motivated by connecting with others that are also active."
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"When I cleaned up some 17 odd years ago, I felt terrible for about six months. The only thing that gave me any real relief was strenuous physical activity." "Always itching to get moving after sitting at a desk for 8 hours!" "I suffer from osteoarthritis. I am slowly losing movement in my joints and I am on medication to control pain. I find when I do not exercise I stiffen up. Exercise helps me keep my weight in check, which in turn is better for my joints; less weight, less stress on my joints. I also find I am happier and have more energy. With arthritis - move the joints or lose the mobility." "A lunch time run is my favourite way to refocus and reenergize for the afternoon!" "I didn't realize how little energy I had until I started recharging the batteries. I am motivated to feel more energized." "**CHEESY ALERT** " "[daily exercise]...gets me thinking about my body, how I'm feeling, and what my energy level is like, and lets me consciously recommit to making health a priority in my life even if it's not an obsession. When I start my day with this routine, I'm that much more likely to make choices that prioritize my long-term health, not just my immediate satisfaction." " I do my most creative thinking as I am swimming laps and I had a brainwave for a creative project I am working on. Plus the swimming always revitalizes me and gives me the energy to get through the busy and stressful times." "I move because it makes me feel better - about myself, my body, my health, my energy! I like that at 35 years of age I can still play soccer and compete with women 10-15 years younger than me. I like that I can still fit the same jeans that I wore in high school. I like that I can be an example for the people around me. Most of all, I like that feeling of empowerment that comes after exercise!" |
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