I didn’t want to exercise tonight. I tried to talk myself out of it. It has been a long day. It is late. You could use the rest. I gave myself all the excuses.
What did I do? I went for my walk. I put in 30 minutes on the road in 37 degree weather. And just for extra measure I wore shorts. It was cold. It wasn’t fun. However, I got it done. Like normal, it wasn’t as hard as I was making it out to be.
I think this is true of any goal we set for ourselves. Inertia is the hard part. Once we are over that first burst, doing what we have to do gets so much easier.
What goal are you working on? Have you hit a rough spot? Keep pushing. Keep going. You can do this.
That is the mantra. Even if progress is slow. Even if the day doesn’t turn out like I’d hope. Eyes up and on the goal. Keep going. Keep moving forward.
It is day 2 and I am tired. I have worked hard the last couple of days and worked out hard as well. I am definitely feeling it. That is a good thing.
This year has started off balance. I don’t like that. I have had to regroup twice. However, I am going to make a prediction. This year will be a year of accomplishment. It started yesterday. It is time to get on a roll.
We have a family motto that I need to put on a T-Shirt. We do hard things. I must have done them right the last two days because my body is tired by my spirit is hungry for more.
It is quiet. It is that point in the evening when I am the only one awake. After a long day the silence gets me ready to turn the light out, but first a few thoughts.
I am thankful that every day is a chance to start again. I am starting back at 1 yet again. I haven’t been able to find a rhythm this year. However, today was a proper day 1. I am excited to get going.
I am thankful that I am a work in progress. Setting goals and achieving is not cut and dry. I have been wrestling through these goals. I have been refining them. Some days I feel like I have lost the plot, but it isn’t true. I am just evolving as I move through. The goals have to evolve with me.
I am praying and planning for 2023 to be a good year. I have so much I am looking forward to and plan to accomplish. It could be overwhelming, but I plan to take it a step at a time. Keep moving forward is the goal.
Today is day 9 of 100 Days Strong. It has been a good day. I am trying to sort out how to move forward with some of my goals. Let me explain.
Last round I decided I needed to drink 100 ounces of water per day. It was a great goal for someone who doesn’t really enjoy drinking water. However, I did it. I made it 100 days. I drank 10,000 ounces of water.
Down 40 pounds since the middle of last year. So excited to keep it going.
Something I noticed: I was over hydrating. From articles I have read, you can tell if you are over hydrating by tue color that shows up when you go to the bathroom. If it is bright yellow, you are dehydrated. If it is clear, you have had too much. If it is straw yellow, you are on target.
I was overdoing it. So, I have backed off. I am still trying to find a happy medium, but for now I think 64 ounces is sufficient and I will pay attention to the color and act accordingly.
The next thing I am working out is my creativity/writing. I have projects I want to work. I have to find the right time of day to fit them in. I am thinking when the house has gone to sleep and all is quiet, but we will see.
All in all, round 2 is going well. I am excited to be at it again. I am enjoying working out and getting in a groove. I am eager to see what progress I can make in the next few months.
David Willis 