I don't read many blogs, nor do I fully understand the allure of them, but I will say that I am, with out a doubt, the worst blogger ever. I'm going to recommit to updating this blog every day. Or at least a few times a week. Who am I kidding, trying to get on the computer with four kids, two dogs, and crazy schedule, is harder then you might think. Of course I can always make time at the end of the day or first thing in the morning, which is exactly what I'm planning to do.
I've learned a few things since the last time I updated this blog. Well, I've learned a lot of things in the last few months. I'm not going to share all of them now, but I'm going to give you a few at a time.
First, if you don't want to change, no matter what you do and how hard you try, you will fail. You have to WANT to get more fit and change your habits for yourself, not anyone else. You also have to set yourself up for success. In the last few months, I have been trying to figure out the right combination of things to do this for myself. I think I have come pretty close, so I figured now was a good time to resurface in the world of blogging and share some of my findings.
If you have a hard time finding motivation, find a good partner. A good partner can be an invaluable element to starting up fitness routine or taking your current routine to the next level. They help motivate you and push you to be better.
Next, find a time in your day to workout. This needs to be a time when no one needs you. A time that can be just yours. You should be able to relax, clear your mind and enjoy your workout, not be stressed out and rushing though it so that you can get to the next thing. While I've been not working on my blog, I have found a love of early morning running. My partner and I run with my two dogs at 430 am every morning. We've taken a little time off this past month to nurse an old injury, but before that we were faithful everyday early morning risers. It was wonderful. My husband and kids are in bed. My office doesn't need me yet and there is absolutely nothing else going on at that time of day. I'm not going to lie and say that it was an easy thing to start, but it was very rewarding once I got used to it. When our usual 3 mile course was finished and we returned home, I could take my time and let the morning come at a better pace. I could take my time and shower, get lunches ready, eat breakfast, catch up on emails and then wake up the rest of the family for our crazy day ahead. I could do this with one huge advantage, I had already worked out and didn't have to figure out when I would have time to fit it into my day. It is a great feeling. This has helped me set myself up for success.
Today is Memorial Day, the unofficial start to the summer season, so lets use today to start your change in your workouts and eating habits. Make a realistic commitment and stick with it. It could be as simple as walking every night for 20 mins or picking a race and training for it. Try looking up some low fat or light meals that you could make for your family, or snacks that won't add extra pounds. But lets start today and see what happens.
