A friend reminded me some time ago that there will come a point where my body (and subsequently mind) will no longer get into shape at the rate it used to if at all. I fear that moment is swiftly approaching. I feel that I need to uncover the motivation to take action, but I’ve been highly unsuccessful so far. It could be I’m going about things the wrong way. Setting workout goals and fiending for a Summer 2016 beach body isn’t productive. Slowly I’ve come to terms with the fact that I’m 40 (ancient in athletic terms) and am realizing that any growth must be a holistic activity that starts with finding balance and completeness in my lifestyle.
I’d love to say I came to this on my own but that isn’t true. I’ve been nudged time and again by many friends who would love to see me lead a healthier lifestyle. They would, for example, like to see me sleep more than 2-4 hours a night. They openly call for a reduction in the processed sugar yummies that saturate my home and gut on a daily basis. A life routine that involves regular exercise is a commonly heard suggestion. It is often accompanied by the suggestion that trying to race into a 60-days to fitness model is less than productive. I’m listening. I have to come to things on my own and develop them in my own time. Nudges help. They get me moving in a greater than elderly pace.
Some Thoughts:
- Recorded both the Jets and Giants games. I got a chance to watch the Jets and was extremely excited–about the Lions offense. The Jets looked like they were not ready to play football. The disfunction of a few key players is pervading the locker room. Fix it, coach!
- Got to watch my son’s coach take his older team (High School) unto the field tonight. By half time it was clear that the Pumas owned Imagine Schools. 26-6, with the 6 being the result of cockiness and lazy play from a team that was so far up they couldn’t see any chance of Imagine touching them.