So, I had another fitness epiphany the other day.
Sat down and typed out three solid, single-spaced pages about it. (I'll spare you the details.)
You see... I've been troubled by something...
Yes, I've been going to the gym regularly. Yes, I am less intimidated now. You could even say I like it. (I can hear Z. shrieking as I write that...)
But I've been asking myself, "How do I know this is a lifestyle change and not just some fad?" It just didn't feel like part of my lifestyle. (I'm sure Trainer would be happy to see I can "feel" things... though in this case, once again, I was perturbed precisely by what I was not feeling...)
Then I clued in.
In order for it to be part of my lifestyle, fitness and exercise must be connected… fundamentally and profoundly intertwined with… one's values and what’s important to a person as a human being. If not, it won’t work… not long term.
At least, that was my theory.
Finally, the light bulb went off in my head… and I saw the connection. I felt like a fairly major piece clicked into place and suddenly, it all made sense.
I suppose you’re all wondering what it is, eh?
Well, maybe I’ll post about that next time…
For now... any guesses?!
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So cruel! That post is like when a movie ends and they set it up for a sequel and you have to wait until then to find out what happens next. I will come back for the sequel, no guesses from me. Too much learning overload with all my classes so I can't think straight.
A note on my food log: That was a light day of eating and typically I eat more than that. These past couple of days have been some high mileage days and I have been pretty exhausted and have eaten a bit more, but no fast food splurges lately and I am eating fat free pudding with fat free cool whip for dessert tonight. I am sure the ice cream splurge will come sometime this weekend.
You're delving into the realm of belief systems - as in you must change what you BELIEVE exercise and fitness to be. If you don't believe them to be components of your lifestyle, they aren't. There's a difference between Sarah, a person who exercises and Sarah the exerciser. It's the difference between doing and being...
I have no guesses, but I'm glad you posted this ... and you had better post the conclusion as this is a topic that has been running through my mind as well and I would love to have your input!
figs... it has to do with figs...
well, you did say guess... :))))
Ah, the proverbial cliffhanger...
My guesses are in the form of questions. And they are:
Might your ephiphany be an extension of your earlier posts regarding "doing" and "being"?
Or is the answer found in either of the following answers/questions? Are you going to build your life around exercise? Or will you build exercise around your life?
Both turtle guy and MAF have very profound answers to your profound question. I have to agree and add that if the exercise is something you think you 'should' do and not 'want' to do, that will make a difference in if it stays a part of your life or is just a task. I am glad someone else has the same Dilemma. Thanks for bringing it to the forefront.
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