An important part that has defined who I have chosen to be, the kind of life I have chosen to live, and the kind of mindset I choose to live by.
The difference in life is how we let things define us – what we let control us, what we choose to control. We can have a life with purpose, strength, and great meaning. That is if we decide that is what we are going to do.
You either get bitter or you get better. It’s that simple. You either
take what has been dealt to you and allow it to make you a better
person, or you allow it to tear you down. The choice does not belong to
fate, it belongs to you.” – Josh Shipp
Sometimes you will be in control of your illness and other times you’ll sink into despair, and that’s OK! Freak out, forgive yourself, and try again tomorrow.” – Kelly Hemingway (I always say I can do this twice a year)
Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller
“I often say now I don’t have any choice whether I have Parkinson’s, but
surrounding that non-choice is a million other choices that I can
make.” – Michael J. Fox
Motivation
We
have all seen them. The wonderful, brilliant quotes. Made by famous
people. Each one speaks the truth. They seem very simplistic when you
read them.
If I do this my life will suddenly be better.
I will achieve the goals I have set for myself.
I often wonder about these quotes. From what context were they taken. Do
they spout them out randomly. and some Executive Assistant writes them
down. Are they part of a speech, and are then pulled from the
transcript. Do they actually believe some the crap that is put out
there. Or is it a speech writer. Some of them seemed to be very well
thought out (if you know what I mean ).
The reason for this IS....
I find myself sitting (way to much) and thinking "I have to get back to the gym " .
They are saying that exercise is the new drug.
Well Duh !!!!! I knew that 5 years ago.
Like I said, I find myself at an impasse
I know going to the gym, and doing my 45 minute work out.
Will allow me to walk a lot easier, reduce the amount of pain I have. Let me sleep a lot better at night.
Most importantly slow the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Cheryl reminds me to go the the gym.
BUT I CAN'T SEEM TO MAKE IT HAPPEN.
And I am not alone
I
really admire the people that set up everyday, Get to the gym at 5
-5:30 AM. work hard at a workout for 1 to 2 hours them go to work. That
takes dedication and commitment. Two words not in my vocabulary when it
comes to the gym.
So what do I do .
I have already stated the reasons why I should be going to the gym.
And they should be enough.
So what are the reasons (excuses) I have told myself for not going to the gym
1. I didn't get a good night's sleep yesterday, so I will sleep in tomorrow morning.
2. My dystonia is acting up, and I am too sore to work out
3. I have an early appointment, so I have to be at the office early.
4. I was awake at 3 am, and I need to rest instead.
5. I can practice a little more on the piano
6. I just don't want to
This week I went back to the gym
Monday and Wednesday were Spin classes, and Tuesday and Thursday, I worked out with the weights.
Friday I stayed home. I decided I was going to go for a run / mostly walk .
Well
according to my Fitbit. I was .67 Km when I stopped, The dystonia was
just to much, so I returned home. Making the total trip about 1.34 km.
But I then went online and found a yoga video (cute chick) and proceeded to follow along for the next 30 minutes.
One full week of exercise.
So what is the result.
Overall I do feel better. Yes a little bit
Did it help me sleep. By Thursday yes
Did it reduce the amount of dystonia. No not really.
Has my motivation to go back to the gym increased. Not really.
So what did finally motivate me to go back to the gym.
I think it was realization that ultimately I am responsible to only myself.
I owe it to myself to make sure that I give myself the best possible chance to have as normal a life as possible.
If I want to do things I want to do. I need to be able to do them.
If I can do that for me , then I can be the best possible person I can be to everyone I care about.
Remember : It's only inconvenient
