I recently purchased the P90X workout video series..... I mean, haven't we all? I am usually not tempted to purchase anything from an infomercial, but this time I gave in. I saw the rock solid bodies and I wanted a rock solid body. The likely conclusion is to purchase the videos, right?
So I purchased them and they sat. And they sat. I got a cold. I was busy. I had other excuses too until 29 days after I made the purchase, I finally did one of the workouts. The workout itself was fabulous and doable (for the most part). The part that was NOT doable for ME, was the mere thought of going to my basement for 1 to 1 1/2 hours every day for six days BY MYSELF for the next 90 days. That hour was the longest hour of my life. Upon finishing the video, I boxed up the set and mailed it back just in time for my 30 day money back guarantee.
The older I get, the more I see the value in reality. Accepting myself for who I am. I am never going to be that person who can live in a bubble and exercise all by myself. Not gonna happen. I NEEEEEEED people!!!!! I need someone to notice if I stop exercising. I need someone to notice if I start gaining weight. I NEEEED people. So be it.
So while the mailman was taking the P90X away, Josh and I made a decision for our family to join the Life Plex. Being a part of a gym was not uncommon for me this past year. I do aerobics at Ace Fitness and train with a personal trainer there as well. Both have been INSTRUMENTAL in staying fit and healthy. What I'm talking about here is FAMILY FITNESS! An opportunity for Josh, Hailey and myself to spend time staying fit how we LIKE to stay fit. For me that means aerobics, running (Yeah, I said it!) and personal training. For Josh it's running. For Hailey it's running, playing basketball, jump roping, rock climbing and swimming. By joining the Life Plex we can all do what we want to do!! Therefore we're all excited about spending time at the gym.
I share all this to say, when it comes to getting healthy - please do what you love to do. Taking care of your body is SO IMPORTANT. It's the only body you'll ever have here on this earth. Once you stop taking care of it, you start losing your life one day at a time. Stop trying to convince yourself that you can do it on your own. If you haven't done it yet... then you're probably not going to be able to do it on your own. And that's OK!! I clearly cannot do it on my own. Yes, we all have to make the decision and do the work on our own..... but we will be MOST successful with knowledge, accountability and encouragement from othres.
Take that step..... join a gym. Join Weight Watchers. Join with other people who are like minded and have similar goals as you! It could change your life!!!
4 comments:
That's great that you realized what works and what doesn't work for you...and just before the 30-day guarantee! For me, what works is the at-home and often alone workouts. Part of it is a time thing (I barely have a chance to fit in a 1-hour workout, let alone the drive across town and back it would require to make it to a gym). But another part is I love the low-maintenance workouts of grabbing my running shoes and heading out the front door (weather permitting) with my favorite podcast (typically Northpoint) fired up. Even if I'm pushing the jogging stroller down the street with me, it's a time of solitude and focus...just what I need. Of course there are times when I do enjoy working out with friends, but for the most part, I enjoy the solitude.
You are not alone. I bought P90x last year and did three of the dvd's. As soon as I realized Drake wanted no part of it, I quit! We motivate each other.
That's right Megs, you have found what works for you!!!! That is key to maintaining a healthy lifestyle for sure!!!
Karen - it's awesome that you know the two of you motivate each other! I remember hearing of you two hiking together! So awesome!!!
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