100-day exercise challenge: day 5

Day 5, and all's well. I enjoy dancing so much, that the past three sessions have ended up being 25 minutes long, and not 20. I have to pace myself. because I'm still very unfit, and I don't want to pull a muscle, by getting ahead of myself.  

All I can say is, I'm excited about having set myself this 100-day challenge, and I love the way it's already started affecting me. I feel like my joints are loosening up, I feel more rhythmical when I walk, and I love not telling my colleagues, who see me every day, that this is what I'm busy with. It's my special thing that I'm doing, just for myself (for a change). 

I can feel myself changing in other ways, so I'm even more excited about this journey of 100 days, because I think I'll be achieving a lot more than just regaining my belief that I am disciplined. When I danced tonight, I decided to move away from the standard dance/zumba steps; instead, I filled  my head with my longing for freedom and autonomy, in all areas of my life, and I danced that desire. It was incredible! I can't wait for tomorrow's dance time. 

I think dance has actually started a 100-day challenge with me! 

                       I'm a nocturnal person, so I love dancing at night - my favourite time of day. 

100-day exercise challenge: day 3

Inspired by something I saw on Facebook, I started a 100-day challenge on 1 May: I set myself a goal of dancing for 20 minutes a day, every day, for one hundred days.  So far, so good. I really love dancing – it makes me smile, I feel wonderful when I’m moving to music, and it clears my head, leaving me feeling anything’s possible. 

So far (just 2 days), I’ve used two short playlists I put together on my phone. I dance in my bedroom, late at night, and I keep the lights low. Beautiful sensation. Before I know it, the 20 minutes are up. I need to find a better slot of time, and incorporate it into my daily routine. I also realise I need to increase my vitamin intake, to include Magnesium. I’ve been unfit for so long, that my muscles are really aching after just the first two days.  I know it will get better.

Why am I doing this? For so many reasons. Right now, I’ve got to get off the internet – will write more as I proceed through this challenge. 

All I know is, I’m excited about this challenge I’ve set myself, and I’m looking forward to the journey.