Over the next six weeks, I'm going to face a lot of challenges. There will be times when I won't want to get up to work out at 6 a.m. There will be days when I won't feel like running, or even going for a walk. So, the question is how I am going to get through these challenges. One strategy is to remind myself of the reasons why fitness is important to me.
1. I want to enjoy life and all that it has to offer. Being fit will allow me to go on more challenging hikes, do more outdoor running, get better at kayaking, become more flexible in yoga, and may open up avenues to new adventures. I love being outdoors and all the possibilities that nature holds.
2. I want to feel good about myself. I want to feel like I can accomplish something - whether it's running my first 5k (next Sunday) or being able to do 15 push-ups (real push-ups, not on the knees). I also want to like what I see when I look in the mirror. I want to be comfortable in my own body.
3. Being fit will give me more energy. I've noticed that when I work out, I have much more energy throughout the day than when I don't. And when I have more energy, I'm also more motivated to work out.
4. Ask myself, "How will I feel after I work out? How will I feel if I skip my workout?" Most of the time, the answer is that I'll feel much better after working out.
I will also check in daily here and on Facebook to let others know what I'm up to. My plan is to go to Kaia classes 5 days a week, yoga classes 2 days a week, and run and/or walk at least three days a week. I know this sounds ambitious, but I have the time right now to improve myself, and I don't know when an opportunity like this will come again.
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