Something I wish I had realised in my 20's: Exercise to keep fit. It becomes so much harder to lose that extra bit of weight.
In my 20s if I wanted to drop 2-3kgs, all I had to do was cut out the junk food and the weight would drop off.
Now in my 30s. I have to exercise, eat salad leaves and water and I may be lucky if I drop 1kg.
I don't want to be one of those unhealthy, overweight women with wrinkly skin that has seen the ravages of junk food and a sedentary lifestyle.
What if it is already too late?
For this very reason I have started doing Pilates. I need to get fit. Pilates works all the muscle groups, but most importantly your core.
I have not lost any weight, but I am feeling stronger.
I am not ready to diet and give up on my 6 cups of coffee a day (with brown sugar), but I really need to get my body functioning well, I think Pilates is a step in the right direction.
I have attended a variety of Pilates lessons. 3 different instructors. All different techniques. 1 thing in common:
They hurt like a mother the next day!
I realise now why they tell you Pilates is perfect for sufferers of back pain: Because everything else is so sore, you don't notice that your back is sore!
Joking aside - I am thoroughly enjoying it.
I have given Yoga a try as well, but it really didn't feel as if I had done any exercise.
What do you do to keep fit?
