Working out more again
By Nate
@NateB11 (816)
United States
April 10, 2021 4:55pm CST
So some time ago I used to do Karate consistently and quite a bit; actually a lot. For many years. I would do it anywhere between 3 to 6 days a week, hours on each day; either teaching or working out; which includes some pretty rough, strenuous workouts.
Anyway, after many different set backs, including my mother getting dementia and me taking care of her 24 hours a day, then when I wasn't doing that having other extreme stress that was work related, and then being hospitalized about a year ago and still having on-going breathing problems; well, I kind of stopped working out.
I need to get my health back. Just a little bit ago I lied down for a nap and started having these thoughts of death that I've been having lately and I popped up and did some Karate - a modified workout because my health is not what it used to be and I'm out of shape.
I've been doing this lately; working out when I start having these thoughts of dread. I feel like my brain and body - or you could also say me - are telling me to build myself back up, get healthy again.
I need to.
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10 responses
@cperry2 (5608)
• Newport, Oregon
11 Apr 21
I too used to do and teach karate. I still turn to it for exercise at times. But also like you, my health is not what it used to be. Both my knees are messed up, And on top of that, I have heart issues. I find it is very easy to slip into a depressive state.
I continue to focus on those things that make me feel good, I do what exercise my knees will allow. (Riding an exercise bike has helped me tremendously)
If the negative thought patterns persist I might recommend finding a counselor to talk to about them. They might be able to arm you with a few more tools to turn them aside.
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@Madarauchiha (63)
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11 Apr 21
Keep doing
You will be healthy as you were before
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@Robinhuut (457)
• Bogor, Indonesia
11 Apr 21
Always think positive and enthusiastic
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@thebigbrain (2)
• Canada
15 Apr 21
i hope this helps but try to do some meditation and you can start from sitting workouts or 2minute ones. try thinking positively and think of the best thing to happen. If u still dont feel motivated you can watch motivational speeches. They actually work!
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@kaylachan (68853)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Apr 21
That's a very good place to start, then.
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@Deepizzaguy (102242)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
10 Apr 21
I know how you feel about all of us facing a tough time.
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@ExplorewtMe (6332)
• Nairobi, Kenya
10 Apr 21
That's a good thought don't be late implementing the same.
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