The drought is over! Last night I did 1.8mi in 40 mins. I know, the pace is horrible. But, last night was all about getting started, making sure my shoes are still ok and getting an idea of what I could do without hurting myself. I did not really push myself at all and that was my idea going in.
The thing about last night, was that I had every excuse to not get on the treadmill. I got home from work just after 5:00 but needed to head over to my parents to work with my Dad to get a few things ironed out over some stuff we're working on. So, my plan was that I would exercise as soon as I got home...somewhere around 6:30 or 7:00. But, I didn't leave my parents till after 8:00, and I still hadn't eaten dinner. So, I had every excuse ready to use. Except, one small detail. Before I went over to my parents, I changed into my exercise clothes. So, when I got home, I really had to excuse but to exercise.
Now, I know this sounds all positive and that I'm patting myself on the back. But, I also know that last night was just one day. Do I deserve a pat on the back? Maybe a small one, I did DO something. But don't think that I believe the drought to be completely over. After all, one day of exercise does not make up for ~290 days of not exercising.
One final closing thought...from the world of Dancing With The Stars. "What?? Dancing With The Stars??" Yes, this week Michael Flatley (Lord of the Dance) was a guest judge. When Michael was critiquing Lance Bass' dance he had this to say...."Confidence is built out of hard work, determination and self-belief." I think it's easy to say that I've had no hard work, determination or self-belief. Therefore, I've had no confidence that I could/can accomplish the things that I want and need to accomplish.
Till Next Time...Keep Moving Forward!!!!
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"Before I went over to my parents, I changed into my exercise clothes." Now THAT, was a great idea.
Self confidence can be a challenging thing at times. Especially when we shrug things off for a long time. But confidence can be regained, and if you keep connecting days of exercise and good choices together, soon you'll build that back up.
Please consider posting more often and visiting other TV blogs. Drop me an email if you ever feel like it. One of the things I have always like about TV is that we have simular goals but we each have our own challenges. Don't be afraid to let any of us know if we can help in some way.
Great!! You made it out the door! I am proud of you! You should be proud of you too.
Keep it up!
I Can Do All Things Through Christ Who Strengthens Me - Phillipians 4:13
Believe!
Nice to see you were able to get moving. Keep it up because I know your team is pulling for ya. Don't be affraid to drop us a line every once in a while. We are always here to help. Teammates or not.
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