What would you do if you weren’t afraid to fail?
Heather’s most recent blog, “Take the First Step” resonates with me. Too often I get in my own way…even with this challenge. I’m starting to be concerned about how I’ll maintain my progress at the end of the ten weeks. I suspect that if I hadn’t committed to this challenge I’d already start slacking off because mentally I’m wondering how realistic it is to maintain. Rather than just dealing with the present, I allow “what ifs” to demotivate me. Two of Heather’s points in particular stand out to me, “The important thing is that you start. You will feel better for doing it.”
I know I’ll never again have the body I had in my 20’s and that’s okay. My desired outcome is a strong, healthy body. I enjoy challenging myself physically; it feels good to work hard. Exercise reduces my stress level. It helps me sleep better. And, exercise reduces my risk of cancer recurrence. I’m in a better mood after I work out which my family appreciates as well.
I am afraid to fail. I am afraid of cancer. I am afraid of unknown life challenges that lie ahead. Still, for now, I’m healthy and present and will do what I can to take care of myself. I will continue to work to quiet the negative voices in my head while I respond to the here and now and do the best I can in the moment. I’ll put one foot in front of the other whether on the treadmill, walking with friends or just making my way through life.
This week we focused on the chair and the tower equipment. Chair is good in that most of the exercises work the body independantly, meaning right side, left side. Most of the exercises require you to work one leg or arm at a time so that you can really address imbalances.
The Tower workout focused on upper body stabilization and arm work and then a lower body portion inspired by ballet plies (squats). Then of course we had the Teaser portion that addressed the abdominals.
This is the end of Week 4 – onto Week 5 and mid way measurements! 🙂
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