Why am I doing this?

I have found that I am in need of a project. I also have several goals that seem to be nagging me lately. 1. I need to get in shape. Although round is a shape, it's not so much what I am looking for. 2. I need to read the Bible more. It has yet to become a vital foundation to my faith on a consistent basis. 3. I would like to write more. It's something I greatly enjoy, but simply do not make time for it.

So I have decided to take the next 90 days to simultaneously complete the P90X fitness challenge, Read the Bible in 90 Days, and Blog about my entire experience. Viola! This condenses all three goals into a single project.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Day 41

Workout- Legs and Back
Bible Reading- Psalm 25 - 45:14

Today was rough. So rough in fact that it took two tries. I got up early, as I normally do and I began to get ready for my workout. I put on my shoes, grabbed a big glass of water, and got out my towel. I popped in the DVD and got started. That's when the overwhelming feeling of laziness descended upon me. I could not for the life of me get motivated. I sort of half completed the movements required. After about 15 minutes I just knew that I wasn't accomplishing anything and that if I just continued I would only finish with a feeling of disappointment. So I quit. I turned it off and I sat on the couch to do my reading for the day. I resigned myself with the fate of having my workout looming over my head for the rest of the day. this evening after work, Breanne and I went grocery shopping. As soon as we got home from that, I begrudgingly put on my tennis shoes and got to work. This time, I put a lot more effort into it and actually accomplished something. I'm hoping that this mornings flub was simply me experiencing my "day six slump". Day seven of each week is my rest day and for the past few weeks, day six has been a bear! I'm really hoping that I can get over that. At least tomorrow is my rest day and I can start again strong for week seven.

-Michael
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2 comments:

  1. Ms. Ro ChelleJune 1, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    I'm just going to go ahead and make the following prediction: I do think you will complete all 90 days of this workout. And then I think you will throw a huge party culminating into some sort of P90X dvd burning. I do not think this will end up with you realizing that you love working out so much that you will continue to do so every day. I say this with love...because you know I love ya. And I also think of exercise as a chore. :)

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  2. Michael ClairJune 3, 2010 at 4:45 PM

    You are so right. I'm hoping it will result in my working out in some capacity though. Certainly not everyday like I am now. I'm just not that into it. But maybe a few times a week at least. We can hope.

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