Stuff & Things: The One I Might Regret
What I really want to say to you here is this: I’m too lazy to make the commitment. I’m hesitant to make the decision to try because it sounds like a lot of work. And I have such little free time these days that I’m feeling less motivated to spend that free time being active. Because really? I’d much rather sit in a bath and binge watch Netflix.
Which is ridiculous because I’m not even currently binging a particular show. In fact, I sit more frequently with something just on while messing with my phone. So in other words, it’s a colossal waste of time.
I’m saying all of this to you now because I’m trying to convince myself to try something. I’ve been toying with the idea of doing a fitness challenge. Now, before you fall out of your chair laughing or click out thinking this is going to be some weight loss driven motivational post, it’s not.
In January 2015, I challenged myself to run 40 miles in a month. The whole purpose was to just do it. To see if I could. It wasn’t to lose weight. It wasn’t to become a better runner. It wasn’t to feel good about myself, though all of those things did happen (except the losing weight part–I work very hard to make sure that doesn’t happen). It was just to do it. To shake things up. To pull myself out of whatever boring habits and routine I had.
And I’ll be honest, I’ve been dreading writing this and putting it out there because then I know I just have to do it. Because I don’t entertain the idea of failure when I put my mind to something. Especially something I’m perfectly capable of doing. Failing because you simply can’t is one thing, or because you’re learning is another. But failing because you’re just too lazy? Yeah. I don’t do that shit.
At least I try not to.
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So here it is, I guess. For the next 30 days, I will be active for at least 20 minutes every single day.
I am not setting myself up for failure here. I won’t commit to run every day. I won’t commit to just one thing, I get bored too easily. And I know there will be days when I’m just completely exhausted.
But I can commit to doing something.
I can commit to running.
I can commit to practicing yoga (I have wanted to give this a try).
I can commit to trying pilates (ditto the yoga thing).
I can commit to going for a nice walk.
So there you have it. It’s out there now, on the interwebs. Which means I actually have to do it. Anyone care to do it with me?
Oh, yeah. It starts today. So good luck!
Are you with me?
