I think that's a good idea. Firstly because I make sure I always get myself to the gym when I plan to, I don't get to wimp out because I'm feeling lazy one day. And once I'm there I might as well do the exercise unless I really really can't. Secondly if I am obviously damaging myself by continuing then of course I should stop!
The problem I have with listening to my body is that it is quite liable to send unnecessarily melodramatic "help help I can't get enough air!" messages. And listening to those every time makes the breathing difficulties worse, not to mention it led to my not doing any kind of physical activity for about a decade. Not really an optimal plan. But I think I am getting better at telling the difference between panic and actual problems.
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Date: 2011-09-05 07:36 pm (UTC)The problem I have with listening to my body is that it is quite liable to send unnecessarily melodramatic "help help I can't get enough air!" messages. And listening to those every time makes the breathing difficulties worse, not to mention it led to my not doing any kind of physical activity for about a decade. Not really an optimal plan. But I think I am getting better at telling the difference between panic and actual problems.