#8: The Art of Lying To Yourself

SOMETIMES you have to trick yourself. It helps to sometimes find a way to take your mind off of the destination and learn to enjoy the steps you take along the way. I said it twice and I’ll say it again: You didn’t gain the weight in a day and in a day, that weight will not be lost! So now what. Do you mope around unhappy, angry or depressed? You might. Some have. More will. Instead, I have found it helpful to have fun along the way.

Take swimming for example. I absolutely love the water. I think it’s one of the most peaceful places in the world. I decided to add swimming to my regime. You may want to do so as well. Swimming is a great means of cardio and resistance exercise. I spent over an hour in the water swimming laps. Time flew by because the solitude water gives me provides a chance to reflect on things.

This may be where I differ from many others. I prefer to exercise alone. I figure, I got myself into this mess, and doggonit, I’m going to get myself out of it. Now before you take that and run, I do have a support group all around me. When I’m low on get up and go, I turn to them for fresh ideas. It’s always good to spice up your exercise. I can remember running 6 to 7 days a week, doing a minimum of 3 miles a day. I got up to around the 8 mile mark once and I just started walking. I had lost the desire to run. I got bored. So instead of switching things up, I just stopped. I may not have exercised for a month. Bad decision! At the time though, I couldn’t come up with what to do, so I did nothing.

I encourage you to reconnect with your childhood and find some activity that you loved. There is a good chance that it could be something that in your adult life, could turn into a great workout.
Rollerskating?
Jumping Rope?
Running?
Tennis?
Swimming?
Hiking?

This list goes on and on. Find something that gets you up and active and allow your process to begin!

Dreams Mean Work!