THURS: One step at a time!
It takes one step at a time... exercise... this journey... it all starts with just ONE step..
I recently took that first step and had my light bulb moment. These are the thoughts I had that led me there:
1. I AM WORTH IT. I had to realize that I am worth the 30 minutes a day. This isn't for anyone else but me... but I have to love myself enough to TREAT myself to some time alone with nature or to just move my body that I am so thankful for. We are all busy as heck.. but I AM WORTH IT.
2. CONSCIOUS EXERCISE. I always said, "Well, I run around at work, so that counts as exercise." Well.. in theory, it does, but to actually get myself exercising on purpose, I needed to do 30 minutes of CONSCIOUS exercise every day. That means that I specifically planned the time and used it for exercise.
3. PERFECTION = EXCUSES. I realized that I made a ton of excused because of my perfectionist nature. I would say, "I can't exercise because I haven't make a written plan and schedule for it" or "I need to track my exercise in order to watch my progress" and since that takes too much time, I wouldn't exercise at all. Or the best one... "I can't exercise at night because it's not healthy."
My new plan is: move 30 minutes every day. Doesn't matter when, how, why... just plan it at the beginning of the day and do it. Simple as that. No tracking, no mind games, just GO. Yeah, maybe some day I will track or plan... but for now, I just need to move.
So with that... how do you plan to move today???
Me? I am going to take a 30 minute walk. Since I work, I can't expect much more today.
I recently took that first step and had my light bulb moment. These are the thoughts I had that led me there:
1. I AM WORTH IT. I had to realize that I am worth the 30 minutes a day. This isn't for anyone else but me... but I have to love myself enough to TREAT myself to some time alone with nature or to just move my body that I am so thankful for. We are all busy as heck.. but I AM WORTH IT.
2. CONSCIOUS EXERCISE. I always said, "Well, I run around at work, so that counts as exercise." Well.. in theory, it does, but to actually get myself exercising on purpose, I needed to do 30 minutes of CONSCIOUS exercise every day. That means that I specifically planned the time and used it for exercise.
3. PERFECTION = EXCUSES. I realized that I made a ton of excused because of my perfectionist nature. I would say, "I can't exercise because I haven't make a written plan and schedule for it" or "I need to track my exercise in order to watch my progress" and since that takes too much time, I wouldn't exercise at all. Or the best one... "I can't exercise at night because it's not healthy."
My new plan is: move 30 minutes every day. Doesn't matter when, how, why... just plan it at the beginning of the day and do it. Simple as that. No tracking, no mind games, just GO. Yeah, maybe some day I will track or plan... but for now, I just need to move. So with that... how do you plan to move today???
Me? I am going to take a 30 minute walk. Since I work, I can't expect much more today.
Well put Elena, as always! I really think that any exercise that people are able to get in regardless of the length or type is movement towards the goal of life long health. I'll admit that I had a ton of excuses NOT to exercise, starting about a month after surgery when life started getting back to normal. I'm too tired, it hurts, blah blah. Well, I'll tell you, that was ok for a while when the weight was shedding off me like melting Crisco, but then things slowed down, WAY DOWN. I really wrestled with this, but finally one day I told myself that I have to move everyday, no matter how long, but I have to move. And I haven't been the same since, in a good way!
Today, I started out at 5am with 10 mins on the treadmill, a workout routine on my weight machine, and 20 mins on the eliptical. And I feel great! WIth this gorgeous weather, I have been getting out for a 3 mile walk each afternoon when I get home. Wears the dog out!!!
Now, does that come without sacrifice, NO. I have to get my butt to bed at a decent time to feel like getting up early and getting up is a challenge sometimes, but hey my health is worth it. To me, it is not about the weight loss, it is about being able to do more in my life and spend more time on this Earth.
Even if you feel you can't give anything today, take a quick walk around the block. 5-10 minutes. You will be glad you did! Remember, the first exercise you do in the morning is having the privilege to swing your legs off the bed and put your feet on the floor for another day. THAT is why I had surgery.
Have a super day everyone!
Today, I started out at 5am with 10 mins on the treadmill, a workout routine on my weight machine, and 20 mins on the eliptical. And I feel great! WIth this gorgeous weather, I have been getting out for a 3 mile walk each afternoon when I get home. Wears the dog out!!!
Now, does that come without sacrifice, NO. I have to get my butt to bed at a decent time to feel like getting up early and getting up is a challenge sometimes, but hey my health is worth it. To me, it is not about the weight loss, it is about being able to do more in my life and spend more time on this Earth.
Even if you feel you can't give anything today, take a quick walk around the block. 5-10 minutes. You will be glad you did! Remember, the first exercise you do in the morning is having the privilege to swing your legs off the bed and put your feet on the floor for another day. THAT is why I had surgery.
Have a super day everyone!
Michael
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Mental note to self... I need new ear buds for the iPod - Trav trashed his, and took mine.
My Gazelling has tapered off, I need to ramp it back up! And the music makes it SOOOO much better! I will go at lunch and pick those earbuds up, and make a date with Tony Little tonight. As long as no more emergencies strike my inner circle... I think I've maxed out for the week.
My Gazelling has tapered off, I need to ramp it back up! And the music makes it SOOOO much better! I will go at lunch and pick those earbuds up, and make a date with Tony Little tonight. As long as no more emergencies strike my inner circle... I think I've maxed out for the week.
Imperfect does not = unsuccessful
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YAY **** AND VINEGAR!!! 
OK as promised I came home and read your post, now I have to say in a public forum, I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO IMPRESSED WITH YOU AND YOUR SPIRIT AND DETERMINATION.I went for a walk at lunch today 2.5 miles, so as I said it's a start and I thank you! Now if you can stay on my ARSSSS , that would be great!
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