I repeat that to myself often. But I've come to realize that results don't happen if you aren't willing to make a change. Any change. A little change. A lot of change. An entire 180 directional change. But you have to be willing to make a change, first.
I have three goals currently:
- To get my mile time on the treadmill back down to a 15 minute mile. Tough when you're carrying an extra 50 pounds around!
- To increase my flexibility. Where does it go as we age? There sure isn't a miracle pill for this!
- To choose water over Diet Coke every time.
None of these are overly complicated goals, certainly doable *IF* I'm willing to put in the time and effort. But how easy is it to reach for a Diet Coke when you're starting yet another frustrating stressful day at work? And skipping out on the gym for a quick 30 minute lunch break because there's too much work that needs doing? Or getting home from work, tired and cranky, finding yourself vegging in front of the TV with a cold salad, followed by a cool shower and more TV at bedtime?
Yep. That's me.
So why is it that every morning I jump on the scale hoping against hope that the number has decreased? I'd be happy with just a few tenths of a pound -- each day, of course. But I keep having this hope while knowing that I haven't committed to making the actual changes needed for this to happen -- or to reach any of my goals.
We've all heard - or used! - excuses:
There's no time. I'm too fat. It's too hot. It's too cold.
No matter your excuses, you know you should be doing something to change things up in order to get results. No matter what your goal is, or how big or small it is, every little change you make will bring results.
Now quit reading and get out there, take that next step!
I am.
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