Anal-yzer

So, why haven't I been exercising?  And why do I keep talking about my problems with it?  I'm not sure.  What I am sure of is that I can analyze this to death!  I shall continue.  Maybe I'll get it right.  So, my lack-of-exercise issues include habit, priorities and laziness.

My habits are now far away from scheduling and/or just making myself do it.  When I'm home, I feel like there is so much to do that I cannot get away to exercise.  I know that sounds lame.  I now for a fact, that no matter how up-to-date I may get on my stuff, there will always be SOMETHING to do.  So, let's just chuck that out the window now.  So, how do I get over this?  Habits of all types have to be formed.  I've heard that it takes anywhere from 21 to 30 days to solidify a habit.  But until that time, it will take considerable effort and tenacity to keep moving in the right direction.  So, it's time to be tenacious!

And what about priorities?  I can spout off all sorts of priorities.  Probably, I can even add some logic to make it seem right.  But what about my health?  Really, shouldn't that be one of the highest priorities?  I'm fond of saying to people who are stressed, "In the case of an emergency, apply your own oxygen mask before helping others."  It's an abbreviated version of the schpeal we hear on commercial flights prior to departure.  If my health is not peak, am I really able to take care of those around me successfully?  That's pretty much a rhetorical question...so please don't send me any answers, unless you really want to!

And there's the issue of laziness.  Maybe I'm not really that lazy, but see the above two paragraphs.  My energy is obviously going elsewhere.  By the time I can sit down, I'm usually done.  But there are the times when I don't feel like doing anything.  This can happen in the middle of a day when I know my energy is not done.  "They" always say that if you expend energy by exercising, you'll benefit by creating more energy for yourself. 

Hmmm...

Okay, analysis over...for now...

Enough

Well, I created this blog a while ago to try to get organized and help others, health wise.  However, I seem to be the epitome of disciplined health right now.

My time has been at a premium for most of the year.  I was out of the habit of exercise at the beginning of the year, and now it's worse!  I've started a little weight training, but need a little more discipline to keep it going only for two or three times per week!

And as for running/walking.  it's even worse!  I got out twice this week with the dog, but my fitness level is really in the dumps, so it's not as much fun as it used to be.  Well, it's not really that running was so fun...only in a sick sort of way, it was.  Maybe it was the idea that I was in good fitness and could do it.  So, now, it's a little more depressing to go out and remember what once was...

Okay, enough sulking!!  No more excuses, whining, crying, holding impromptu pity-parties!  Enough!