Movement & exponential curves

Though movement has been at the upper reaches of my thoughts, it hasn't happened as much as I had hoped.  Somehow daily pressures got in the way. 

So, for more encouragement, here are some of the benefits as noted in Body by God,  by Dr. Ben Lerner:

- improves heart function
- lowers blood pressure
- reduces body fat
- elevates bone mass
- decreases total and LDL cholesterol - the "bad" kind
- raises HDL cholesterol - the "good" kind
- raises energy level
- enhances and balances hormone production
- aids in the sleeping process
- increases stress tolerance
- eliminates toxins
- reduces depression
- controls or prevents diabetes - blood sugar issues
- decreases the risk of injury to the muscles, joints, and spine

That's an impressive list - 14 items, though the first two seem to be the same in my opinion.  Well, still it is motivating. 

I especially need the hormones to balance and some help with stress.  Having more energy would be nice, as well as sleeping deeper.  Oh, and, less body fat!!  That goes without saying.

Well, the "proof is in the pudding".  I'm out the door for a short walk and I'll report back. . .

I'm baaaack  - and out of breath, though that is subsiding quickly.  And, I confess, I was gone only 7 minutes and covered maybe as much a three blocks total.  But, it was movement in the sunshine and not through too many snow paths.  

And, I do feel more capable.  Like maybe I can do this again soon.  Maybe later today even.  The dollar store is close enough, hmmmm, possibilities there. 

Of course there isn't an instant way to know if all those internal processes mentioned above happened.  I do feel a bit more energy even though my legs ache.  But, they ache no matter what.  

And, according to Dr. Lerner, it was 7 minutes of being healthy.  

I'm reminded now of how the little things can add up.  Once upon a time I herniated a disc in my back and was in a body cast.  When that cast was coming off I was so weak.  It was a big deal to just get a shower and while my muscles were warm to bend over once.  Soon, very soon, I could do more and more stretching and bending.   

I think our bodies work more on exponential curves than straight lines. Or so it seems.  This is encouraging.  It means my 7 minutes today could morph quickly into much more.  We'll see.  I'll keep u and me posted.