WWYD?
There are many things that happen to us and around us that are out of our control. The one thing that we can take control of is our level of fitness. Before you say that’s not true for everyone, let me give a disclaimer. Some people do have medical conditions that are debilitating and have left them in a condition that is not conducive to physical activity. Now for the rest of the population that likes to sit and wish for a fit and healthy body, this is for you. We have the capability and time (believe it or not) to create and implement a fitness plan. Out of 1440 minutes a day (yeah I know I’ve said it before) you can find at least 30 minutes of intentional or incidental exercise. Break it into 10 minutes 3 times a day if you have to.
Your hunger for fitness has to be stronger than your desire for nachos and a brewski. Perfection is not a requirement. Attempting perfection will ultimately lead to failure. Consistency is the key. I know I’ve said that before and rest assured I’ll say it again. One workout a week does not make a fitness plan and once you decide to start exercising you can bet your sweet bippy, that all kinds of obstacles will pop up. How you handle them will either motivate you to creatively move forward or fall behind. For instance:
- “Love to talk to you but there’s a treadmill with my name on it”
- Promise to call back
- Invite them to workout with you
- Forgettaboudit
- Have your spouse help with the kids and chores, freeing up time for you
- Get the whole clan involved so no one feels neglected
- Bite the bullet and get up 15-20 minutes earlier and workout
- Use your lunch break to walk, climb stairs or go to the gym
- Nix the idea of a lunch time workout
- Pack your gym bag with soap, washcloth, deodorant and take a quick wash or shower
- Tie your hair back and go for it, what good is a slammin hairdo if you’re out of shape and unhealthy
- Workout at a lower intensity to keep from sweating profusely. Some exercise is better than none.
- Make yourself comfy on the couch and veg out
- Feel sorry for yourself while paying homage to Haagen Daz and the Frito Lay company.
- Concentrate on upper body resistance training while recuperating
- Keep working out; no pain no gain, right?
- It was fun while it lasted, but now it’s back to healthy eating, and portion control
- Berate yourself over and again for blowing it
- Workout like a fiend for the next couple of days to burn off the extra calories
- Only eat once a day for the next week
There will always be obstacles, and excuses are endless. Make a plan, and stick with it. Realize and expect slipups and setbacks. Just as one workout a week doesn’t make a fitness plan, and an occasional relapse won’t ruin one either.
October 10th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
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