There were moments when all I wanted to do after a long day at work was to put on my pjs, snuggle under a blanket and read The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
It’s easy to find excuses not to exercise – it’s too cold, too much to do ...
Sunday – my excuse was it was too late and it would be dark soon. I told myself to just put on my shoes and coat and go. I walked/jogged on a street with lots of lights and by the time I was done I was glad I went.
Tuesday – it was snowing when I started my jog and by the time I was finished it was pouring down rain. Although I was soaked, I felt great.
Thursday – thankfully a friend sent me a text asking if I wanted to walk. 45 minutes walking/talking seemed like a few minutes. Thank you Michelle.
Friday – Made myself go even though I didn’t want to.
Saturday morning – got up and went at 8:15 for a 50 minute walk/jog. Saw geese landing in a pond, a few people out running – wanted to give them a high-5; quiet and peaceful before the start of a busy day with basketball games in Silverton and Sandy.
I am learning it’s easy to make excuses not to do something. But once I make myself go I always feel better. And the reward of exercising for three weeks – weight is now 152. That’s two pounds I have lost each week. And enough motivation to keep going.
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