Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Friday, March 5, 2010
Reprogram Myself
I spar with myself. I don't feel like going to the gym. I can just go tomorrow. Yet I force myself to go and not surprisingly, I am always happy once I get there. This story isn't original. I imagine most people, at least in the beginning of becoming active, aren't always pumped up about exercise.
Something I have realized about myself is that I have gone through most of my life doing only what I want. I am successful in my career because I want to be. I earned a 4.0 in grad school because I wanted nothing but the best, not to mention that my major was creative writing so nerdy me loved every assignment.
So when it comes to dragging myself to the gym after a long day at work, I'm not always 100% willing. I am only now realizing that I don't need to be 100% willing. I have to be 1% willing. I have to trust that it's the right decision and then I have to put one foot in front of the other.
This may seem trivial to those of you who have always been disciplined when it comes to diet and exercise. There are many people like me out there. This is such a quick fix society. Are you hungry? A world of fast food awaits your desire. Are you feeling a bit down? Go see your doctor and he will prescribe you something. It's actually cheaper to eat McDonald's than to eat a baked chicken breast and salad at home. You're a bit down but you don't have time to try exercising three times a week so drugs are your first choice. I'm not putting down medicine. What I am putting down is the current trend I see that involves pills first, exercise later (or never).
My current active life is a challenge. Basically, I have reprogrammed myself. This new way of living requires constant updates. I know that if I skip my training plan for one day, whether that be with diet or exercise, I have doubled my chances of regression.
My physical trainer told me that when you get your body into shape you will shape up spiritually, intellectually, financially, and emotionally. I believe him. Despite the infinite benefits my new lifestyle is beginning to award me, it's still a challenge at times to just quit making excuses and run. I don't know if that will ever change. I don't care if it does. Running shouldn't be easy. I'm ready to grow up and do what's best for me regardless of my temporary wants.
Something I have realized about myself is that I have gone through most of my life doing only what I want. I am successful in my career because I want to be. I earned a 4.0 in grad school because I wanted nothing but the best, not to mention that my major was creative writing so nerdy me loved every assignment.
So when it comes to dragging myself to the gym after a long day at work, I'm not always 100% willing. I am only now realizing that I don't need to be 100% willing. I have to be 1% willing. I have to trust that it's the right decision and then I have to put one foot in front of the other.
This may seem trivial to those of you who have always been disciplined when it comes to diet and exercise. There are many people like me out there. This is such a quick fix society. Are you hungry? A world of fast food awaits your desire. Are you feeling a bit down? Go see your doctor and he will prescribe you something. It's actually cheaper to eat McDonald's than to eat a baked chicken breast and salad at home. You're a bit down but you don't have time to try exercising three times a week so drugs are your first choice. I'm not putting down medicine. What I am putting down is the current trend I see that involves pills first, exercise later (or never).
My current active life is a challenge. Basically, I have reprogrammed myself. This new way of living requires constant updates. I know that if I skip my training plan for one day, whether that be with diet or exercise, I have doubled my chances of regression.
My physical trainer told me that when you get your body into shape you will shape up spiritually, intellectually, financially, and emotionally. I believe him. Despite the infinite benefits my new lifestyle is beginning to award me, it's still a challenge at times to just quit making excuses and run. I don't know if that will ever change. I don't care if it does. Running shouldn't be easy. I'm ready to grow up and do what's best for me regardless of my temporary wants.
Monday, March 1, 2010
Five Things You Need To Know About Me
1. Last fall I decided that I wanted to become a runner.
2. I am 32 years old.
3. One thing that I missed out on in school was playing sports. I was on the swim team in 10th grade for one month, but that doesn't count. Seriously, I didn't even play Little League. I may have taken a dance class or two, but I think I got kicked out of tap when I was five.
4. I have been fighting an extra 30 lbs for the past 20 years. I have always been that girl who hears things like, "You have such a pretty face."
5. I am going to run the Cleveland half marathon on May 16th.
2. I am 32 years old.
3. One thing that I missed out on in school was playing sports. I was on the swim team in 10th grade for one month, but that doesn't count. Seriously, I didn't even play Little League. I may have taken a dance class or two, but I think I got kicked out of tap when I was five.
4. I have been fighting an extra 30 lbs for the past 20 years. I have always been that girl who hears things like, "You have such a pretty face."
5. I am going to run the Cleveland half marathon on May 16th.
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