Commitment

When the annual New Year's resolutions hit the Nordell house here in Okinawa I decided I would pass because resolutions are stupid. That was until last week happened and I didn't come close to the week I started out to have. Then the resolutions talk I had with Heather came ringing back to me loud and clear with what she said her New Year's resolution was "Commitment". I love you Heather for this epiphany. This past weekend I thought about this word a lot and decided it made perfect sense for a new year. Commitment to not only fitness but everything in my life needs a kick in the pants. And as I stare a new year in the face dreading ending it like I did this past year (280 lbs again with NO motivation anywhere in sight), a renewed focus and commitment is exactly what I need to find my inner drive. Just a little example of how I put it into play tonight was during my final 30 minutes working out I really wanted to walk. I had the energy to finish my run running but the chubby guy in me wanted to walk. So I took my finger and wrote commit on the treadmill in front of me in sweat so I wouldn't give up and finish strong. And that is exactly what I did and I am better for it. It is time to get the laziness out of my life and get out of my mid-career/ life funk. It's time to get healthy and get a renewed focus on my health, career, spirituality, etc. Commitment can apply to every facet of my life. I want to do everything better this year. That is the goal and the resolution that I have. I am having Heather make some stencils of the word commitment and put them on the front door so I see it every time I walk out of the house to remind me of what I need to do and who I need to be. BE BETTER!!

Today I weighed in at 280 lbs. and I am starting over and doing it right this time. No turning back and returning to this weight ever again. I got in 10.05 miles and I burned 2,083 calories. I think the calories are obviously high but I burned a lot of calories today which is what I should be doing every day. I was better about what I ate today. I need to have all my focus and attention on that. It is priority #1!! That alone will help me with my weight loss goals. It is time to get right and get focused and the important things in life and get off of cruise control! TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR LIFE, JUST LIVE!!!!