Rolling down the tracks

Getting started on a new workout program is easy.  Pick a day, a few exercises and go for it.  Thirty minutes to an hour later you've broken a sweat, hopefully not pulled anything and you're experiencing the high that comes with accomplishing the first step toward a better you.  Now for the hard part.  Do it repeatedly.

I had great workouts this past week.  My intensity was up.  I achieved my exercise goals.  I improved upon my normal eating habits.  My next step will be to step on the scales at work on Monday afternoon (I'm working 2nd shift this week) and see if it's made much difference.  I feel like I am making progress.  But I'm not seeing it yet.  I'll post a follow up picture tomorrow after my Monday workout and you can decide if I'm going in the right direction.

Early morning (9am) workouts are not a normal part of my life but if I am going to keep rolling down the tracks I have to get up and go workout early so I can eat, shower, and get to work on time.  This is a commitment I have made to myself and no one can force me to do it.  It's something I'll do or I won't.  At this time I am feeling great physically and I have the energy and desire to improve my body which is also helping me to improve my mind by constantly challenging myself physically and mentally.

This week will go a long way in determining my success.  There will be several obstacles that can make or break my exercise plan.  I have to focus my efforts and adapt to those obstacles and come up with what will work for me.

Please feel free to leave comments or write to me if you have questions about anything you read or see in this blog.  Hope you're having a great summer and finding the motivation you need to be successful.