I did it! I FINALLY got back to exercising. It was a small, a simple 30 minute walk in the neighborhood, but I did it. I am notorious for having 1 million excuses as to why I can’t exercise on a daily basis. I always thought it was strange to me that I didn’t like to workout given I was a 3 sport athlete in high school and then it recently dawned on me: I hated practice. I loved the competition part of every sport I have ever played, but practice was absolute torture to me. It was merely a means to an end that I had to tolerate.
Guess what? That’s the attitude I have adopted to get back into shape. I love the idea of being in shape and there are many things I want to do that require me to be in better shape namely family bike trips and hiking. So here it is, my decree to end the excuses and get back into shape. No marathon or triathlon for me, but the goal is to be about 30 lbs lighter, stronger and able to enjoy more family time outside being active.
In addition to the increase in exercise, I hope to change our family eating habits to be more fresh, local and overall healthier. Don’t worry, there will still be lots of goodies to be made, enjoyed and shared here. I can’t give the goodies up. I won’t stop baking or candymaking, so I will need some test tasters. Any volunteers?
So why post this? I believe in accountability and I KNOW you will hold me to my goal and hopefully provide me with support and ideas.
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You go, Beth.
I think your insight about hating practice is a good one. I would add that you need to find something that you actually enjoy doing. There are lots of recreation opps in the city of Frederick. Everything from fencing to volleyball to hiking clubs. (And yes, Kevin and I took a series of fencing classes many years ago. It was fun…and very competitive.)
Good luck in your new goal! May you get as buff as Cliff. (the new standard?)