I like riding my bike - it coincidentally keeps me in shape. I call it moving meditation, whilst keeping semi-alertness in the relentless traffic. I also like to go jogging with my dog Max, or is it the other way round? I watch him jump over the oncoming apartment Chihuahua's snapping their jaws; out for their hours release in the park with a graceful leap reminding me of Bambi.
When I'm in need of a tune up or an overall balance I take my friend Patty's Kundalini Yoga class. It's my little bit of mind, body and soul nourishment relaying the body is a temple and to look after it.
That's enough about me. How do you look after your wellbeing?
From Pilates, yoga, Tai Chi, gym memberships, aerobics, swimming or taking your dog for a walk - we are spoiled for choice. Once you create a space that allows you to exercise and have fun at the same time, I doubt you'll stop after your first few sessions. Exercise increases your serotonin, making you feel good and you'll look good too.
Feeling unmotivated? Here are some tips...
Learn to love your body now
As a bold antidote to our conception of 'keeping our bodies healthy' we need to re-think our relationship with our bodies. Misconceptions about what the body is and what it should be can result in insecurity, for example how our body shape don't fit the mold projected within the current media. Every-body is perfect. In the western world the 1950's were big on curves and the 1990's stick thin. Don't let society dictate how you should look, work with what you have and learn to love body. We're lucky we have a choice.
The fun side of exercise
It's possible to keep your body healthy with your regular routine: gardening, stair climbing, walking your dog or cycling from home to work - even jogging with your baby in a pram - it's vast. With a little creativity you can turn everyday tasks to enhance your fitness and routine.
Each month, try a different activity that takes at least an hour to finish. There are plenty to choose from: yoga, Pilates, contact sports or dancing. Can't find something that keeps you interested? Recall your childhood. Did you play tag and run around the park a lot? Were you an adrenaline junkie used to climbing trees and bouncing off the trampoline? Maybe you rode bikes or roller skates?
Finding your groove
Try keeping a regular fitness routine for a while, twice a week go for a jog at a similar time. Wake up earlier and go for a long walk before work - take your neighbours dog if you don't have one. Find a yoga studio close by and join a weekly class. For a big dose of motivation and a change of life find a retreat.
Really you have nothing to lose and your fitness to gain.
Do you have any tips on what keeps your body motivated?

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