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This morning, I’m questioning why I place so much thought and effort on exercise.
Maybe it’s wasteful.
Maybe, if I’d wait long enough, I’d get used to not exercising, and used to feeling no where near a healthy, well-rounded human being.
My list of pathetic excuses?
Sure, it’s a long list.
Just like yours.
Lists can be good.
Lists can be bad.
Shed.
Shed your list of pathetic excuses.
It’s the only antidote for mediocrity.
“Just look at Jeff, he’s athletic”, my friend said to the others, just two days ago.
And they believed him. You could just tell they did.
I almost blurted out something in anger.
Why?
Because 50-years olds aren’t athletic.
But when middle-aged people, men or women, exercise regularly, and with more than a casual approach to exercise and health, well guess what?
They look athletic. Eventually. Say, after a decade.
But no one wants to wait that long, so they either:
Remember, the long way is the short cut.
Yesterday, Lorie Sheffer, from Pennsylvania, debuted here at Lane 8 as a Guest Blogger.
Most of you know she’s been appearing at Mid Life Celebration for several weeks, each Sunday, offering her unique wisdom and wit.
Lorie’s post yesterday was a great reminder, wasn’t it?
Health is relative. It is in our own personal desires, wishes, hopes and comfort level that matter, not what society says is “healthy”.
You may also find Sally’s comment yesterday valuable. Sally added another layer of perspective.
As you go through your Monday today, think about what health means to you. Who defines it for you? Society? Or your own common sense?
It challenging, isn’t it?
To stay healthy.
To find time to exercise.
To figure out ways to not get bored.
To stay focused.
To make smart food choices.
To get enough rest.
To never give up.
It’s challenging, and we need to remind ourselves, “Just keep trying.”