Spin Class
Workout:
- Type: Cycle
- Date: 02/16/2007
- Total Time: 1:00:00.00
- Distance: 20 miles
- Average Speed: 20 mph
Filed under: 2007 Resolutions, Cycling, Goals, Spin Class, Uncategorized, Workout, fitness, fitness over forty, male over forty, over forty
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Keeping Focus
When I decided to stop working out every day, I had one big fear. The fear is actually the reason I worked out every day to begin with. The fear is this - if I stop working out every day I might stop being consistent. When I worked out every day, I had the frame of mind that I “had” to work out and then I found a way to make it happen no matter what else was happening in my life. If I stopped the streak, then I might not “have” to work out, and exercise could get crowded out by whatever else is going on in my life.
Well, I ended my streak last week, and so far I have not worked out three days this week. In fact, I have not worked out more days than I have worked out. I have some great reasons - work projects, valentines day, etc. I also have great excuses - I have been consumed by the motorcycle bug and have chosen to ride my motorcycle a couple of days when I could have worked out (great exercise for my motorcycle, not so much for me).
So what to do about it? The first thing is always to admit you have a problem. This is my problem. I have never had a period in my life where I wasn’t doing something physical (basketball, weightlifting, cycling, etc). But I have also always been sporadic and inconsistent as well. This is the habit I need to change.
My wife Lisa took up serious running about 13 years ago. I asked her last night - in the 13 years she’s been running, what’s the longest period of time she went without doing any exercise. Her answer . . . MAYBE one week. I bet over the last 13 years she has averaged at least 5 days a week, and probably closer to 6.
If I want to really lose weight; if I want to really lower my blood pressure and get off meds; then I have to have the attitude that working out is non-negotiable. And this month is the danger zone. Neil was commenting that the gym was crowded and he was looking forward to March - when people start to fade on their commitment. I don’t want to be that statistic. I am going to fight for my health and fitness.
My commitment - I will take Friday’s off and no other day. Here’s to supporting me on that journey.
Filed under: 2007 Resolutions, Goals, Motorcycle, Uncategorized, Weight Loss, fitness, fitness over forty, health, high blood pressure, male over forty, over forty
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