It may be 10pm, but it's still Monday.
I had hoped to get up this morning and get something done, but for some reason I just didn't sleep last night. But, even though I didn't leave work till after 6:30, I got home and did one set of my core workout. So, it's a start.
Just to get it out of the way, here are my exercise goals for this week (through Sunday).
At least 2 days of "pounding the pavement"
At least 2 days of core/weights
Now, some will say that those goals will never get me anywhere. But, I disagree, they get me further than I am today. And they give me solid attainable goals for this week I believe I can reach. And, reachable goals are what I need right now. I need to get some "wins" under my belt before I up the ante. Also, keep in mind that these are goals, not limits.
In the days to come, I'll talk more about the specific bigger and long term goals.
I wish I could make lots or real promises. But based on my inability to deliver on my previous promises, I'll refrain. Right now, I don't have a lot of confidence in myself to do what I say I will do. This is one reason why I need the "easy wins"...and quick wins.
And before I sign off for tonight.... Thank you to those that have commented on the blog, through Facebook, Twitter and in person.
Till Next Time...Keep Moving Forward!!!
3 comments:
You came home and made it a point to do something. Great.
I see nothing wrong with setting those "easy win" goals. I think once you stick to it for awhile, consistently and new goals will come.
The past is simply that, the past. Make like Timon and Pumba and let it go. I know, easier said then done right? But really you can only change what lies ahead of you. So stick with your plan and follow through.
You can do it.
Great!
Recommend saturated fat consumption stays below 20. It's easier than you think!
Avoid simple carbs. Stay with the complex carbs (BTW, runners that "carbo-load" aren't doing their bods any favor).
Salads with extra light olive oil and balsamic vinegar are great (olive oil has alot of mono and poly unsaturated fats (healthy)...kinda like high-octane fuel). Walnuts and Smart Balance peanut butter are great fillers too. A little extra protein (too much protein is BAD for you) keeps hunger at bay and will help keep your metabolism up as it fuels your body to keep up with your workouts.
And remember lots of water!
-Rob
Probably speaking the obvious, but it wasn’t always obvious to me. Here’s a note about eating that I learned from my doctor many years ago.
A healthy body is not about burning calories. Even if you can burn the extra calories from eating wrong foods (I used to love Pringles!), you’re making your body work overtime (when it could be working on better things!) to rid itself of the bad stuff, which over time won’t all get cleaned away (clogged arteries, for example). Plus, you’re not optimizing your system to stay healthy in general (a lot more to discuss here…)
For a skinny guy, my cholesterol started to get high when I approached 40. In spite of my vigorous activities that kept my weight down, I still wasn’t healthy (high cholesterol).
Hence the need for keeping my saturated fat low (lowered my overall cholesterol), and keeping a well balanced input of mono and poly unsaturated fats (olive oil, fish oil, Smart Balance peanut oil, soybean oil, and other foods are “high octane” and efficient “fuels”) to keep the good cholesterol (HDL) high.
Plus adequate exercise, of course. I prefer Martial Arts to running. My choice. But I feel less likely to get injured from MA vs. running, if you can believe that!
-Rob
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