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December 8th, 2014 Looking For Inspiration

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December 8th, 2014 Looking For Inspiration

I was up early and ready to make today a good day. I enjoyed my coffee, prepared breakfast and was out the door in plenty of time to not feel rushed. This was a good start. In the clarity of my well rested morning, I decided this would be the day I start a weight training routine.

I've done some weight training here and there, but seriously, we both know that if it isn't backed up with consistency, then it isn't going to be effective. Doing some light lifting and body weight strength training--then exclusive cardio for a while, then a day or two of strength training here, followed by two weeks of cardio there...just doesn't count. Results demand consistency. I know this, I'm living this with the exercise and nutrition I make important. So, anyway...

I make this decision this morning, yet--I don't tell anyone. Uh huh...Yep. And why not? Every bite of food I eat gets photographed and tweeted to the world. So why not this decision? Or, if not a tweet--why not facebook, or this blog?

I was giving myself an out. That's why. I have a serious psychological hangup when it comes to weight training and I know where it started.

It was in 8th grade, in the weight room at school. Each of us had to bench press. I watched as everyone went before me, I stepped aside because I didn't want to do it. When it was my turn they left some weights on the bar from the previous kid. I couldn't budge the weight. So they took some off. Still, nothing. Then, they took it down to just the bar. I lifted the bar--then my right arm dropped, unable to handle the weight. The initial laughter wasn't the worst part. It was a couple of kids that kept saying how they couldn't believe I was so weak, that kept going. 

I was a big kid. It was fairly easy to project the illusion of strength. Now, after failing to bench the bar, everyone knew I wasn't. 

Now I know, that was long ago--but seriously, I think it's what keeps me from moving forward and committing to a regular weight training schedule. I sincerely want what it will give me. I suppose the getting started is the hardest part. I honestly believe it will be like my sugar abstinence experience, where I quickly become a believer, 1000%.

I walked into the Y tonight, checked in and went up to the weight training area. It was a busy night (Monday's always seem to be busy) and a lot of people were on the weights. It took me all of about 30 seconds to talk myself out of starting this evening. Instead, I made my way over to the familiar elliptical and worked it hard, like I do. It was a great cardio workout. I was sweating a bunch. But it wasn't weight training. 

I must get over myself in this area. The weight training is imperative for my overall fitness.

Other than that, I'm thrilled with my day. The food was good, the exercise was good--and I feel good. I just wish I could understand how I can commit to doing what I do, everyday--the food, the tweets, the daily blog posting, the consistent exercise---and the consistent weight loss...and, still, I haven't committed to the weight training. 

Do you do strength training? What was it like when you started? I'm curious. If you have the time, I'd appreciate your experience in the comments below. I suppose I'm looking for inspiration.

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Thank you for reading and your continued support,
Strength,
Sean
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