I never thought I would go to a gym, let alone go for a month. I have completed four weeks of really just going to run on a treadmill for thirty minutes. The conventional wisdom is that I need to get eight more weeks in for it to become a habit. I would hope that with eight additional weeks, that I might start to enjoy it.
For the record, none of the benefits of going to the gym have arrived. I have lost one pound, but I am not convinced that my working out caused that, or the fact that Trader Joe’s hasn’t had my favorite ice cream for the past two weeks. I am not sleeping better, I do not have more energy, and I do not feel more positive about life. So, 0 for 4 on the life changes.
The one thing that I do like is that going to the gym has given a better structure to my week. Adding this activity means that I have less time to sit around and look at my phone, if I want to get all of my tasks, errand, and responsibilities taken care of. Not sure I would say that I am being more efficient, but I am more aware of how much time I have to get stuff done.
Also, just like hiking last summer, I have to go buy more gear. I need more workout clothes, and I need a new pair of running shoes. The financial commitment has started, which is the sign that I want to take it seriously. Sink in the game means you want to win.
And I do want to get healthier. At least, trying to be healthier so I have a little more time with the people I care about.
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