As I reflect on the year gone by, the one negative I can say, is that I didn't exactly strain myself. 2009 was a tough year, both physically and mentally, so I was determined to enjoy myself in the, then new year. And enjoy myself...I did. Now, I can't exactly say that I "let myself go". It's not like I packed on 20 pounds and don't recognize my reflection in the mirror. Still, I haven't exactly been the pinnacle of fitness. Again, we're not talking epic laziness. I got pretty involved in running this year. By mid-February of the year I was in excellent shape, actually, as I had begun and strictly adhered to a new workout program. Unfortunately, both my running and my programs have ended, for no other reason than sheer laziness and apathy. I haven't been too busy or too stressed. I simply fell out of the routine of working out. Well, a new year and new goals.
Let me be very clear...this isn't a "resolution" to work out. I hate resolutions. Resolutions are negative..."I don't like this...", "I want to change that...". Rather I'm making a conscious and focused effort to return to the level of fitness I once had. I'm committing myself to a fit and healthy lifestyle. I've found that working out, dieting and exercising are nothing more than habits. I plan on returning to the habit of being healthy and fit.
So...beginning Monday (for some reason every time I've begun a new workout program I've needed to start on a Monday...no real reason why, other than some weird O.C.D. type routine) I'm going to get back to the habit of working out and being healthy....I'm going to Commit to Fitness. The means by which I plan on getting back to where I want to be is P90-X . Simply put, P-90X works. I've done it before...done, not finished, and the results were, well...astounding. In the 7 weeks I committed to the program (the total is 13), my body was transformed like I had never seen before. At 30, I was in the best shape of my life. So...my plan now is to start again, and this time finish the program. It's not going to be easy. The first workout is going to be humbling...humiliating, even. I have a full time job and two part time jobs. I have a life that I'm trying to live. No, it's not going to be easy. But...I'm going to stick with it. That is where this blog and my (hopefully) readers come in to play.
During my Commitment to Fitness, I'll blog and document my results, my successes and my failures. I'll post photos, and if I can figure it out, I'll post videos. Follow along, keep tabs, gain inspiration and mostly...help me to stay committed. For, one thing I am is prideful. If I'm stating, to the WORLD that I'm Committing to Fitness, then I'll be more likely to stick with it, as I don't want to come off as a quitter, a failure.
So here we go. Blog 1...Day 0. Today is New Year's Eve...but...it's also a Friday. So, I have the weekend ahead of me...one last weekend of full, guilt-free debauchery before it's "go" time.
So to all, I wish you a happy and healthy 2011. Here's to you Committing to whatever it is that you set your mind. Be safe and have fun.
Here we go...
