I just started a workout program this past week. It’s a high intensity bootcamp style class with an instructor who really makes me push myself. For those of you who don’t know me well, I am in serious need of this type of fitness instruction. On a fitness scale of 1 to 10 I’d rate myself a 3. I can jog slowly for a mile or so and I’m coordinated enough to not fall over or trip on the stairs, but that’s about it.
It wasn’t always this way, but that really doesn’t matter now. What matters is what I decide to do today.
In the class - they are at 5 AM, did I mention that part? Just getting up and being there on time is a big win for me – there are others who are in much better shape, older, younger, men and women.
After class on Friday a nice guy I that I met the day before came up and said he was glad to see I came back (I think I looked really pathetic at the end of class on Thursday) He began to relay his story. He started working out 9 months ago and has lost over 100 pounds. Looking at this super fit guy you’d never guess he’d been heavy.
The best part was that he wanted to encourage me. He gave me some advice about what worked for him. He told me not to worry about what I couldn’t do in the class (and there’s alot) and not to compare myself to others. He also said I can do more than I think I can. Like so many things in life, results come with persistence and a willingness to put in the time to master new skills.
So what do you want to master? Where can you push yourself? What have you mastered lately? It’s nice to share!
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