My Fitness (and mental health) goal is to complete the EA Active Sports 30 Day Fitness Challenge on my Wii. I know that I start the day more energized and in a better frame of mind if I exercise first. I will not wait until I "have time". This challenge will now be a priority. In my head, I am making it a homework requirement. That boosts my ability to make time for exercise above housework, marketing work, etc. I am starting tomorrow morning. Yes, Sunday, July 27th! There are rest days built into the program. I would like to use those days for running. Running is not just exercise for me. It's not mind-clearing either, instead it seems to be a time for a rush of ideas and mental organization. I equate running with clear thinking.
I will continue to log my food and will actually begin tracking my weight (ugh!). But, I know that if I stick with it, I will have positive results. The food logging is still making me think about everything I eat. It doesn't always change what I eat. Let's face it, I have to eat whatever is available when I have low blood sugar. It's not really a time to assess the health benefits of the next thing that I pop into my mouth, except for "will this have enough carbs to keep me from passing out" and "does it have enough protein and fiber to keep be from crashing again in 20-30 minutes?" Meals are much better and more balanced when I have time to plan, shop, and cook. Those days will come again.
I'm looking forward to dusting off the Wii tomorrow and listening to my kids giggle while I try to reacquaint myself with the timing required to shoot baskets, perform jumps on the skateboard ramp, and whatever other fun challenges the game throws my way.
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