The month of March has not been my best as far as my exercise habit is concerned. Because of Spring Break and baseball season and various other commitments, I have had more days NOT exercising than days where I was exercising. On the days when I am not at the gym, I hear a voice in my head saying “testing, testing 1,2,3, testing”. It’s like someone is testing a microphone except the microphone is fine and I am the one they are testing!
I started my exercise habit last November and I have done well. I have really made it a habit and a consistent part of my life. Occasionally, I have even missed it when I had to skip a day. In the past, when I have recommitted to exercise, something like the month of March always happens. I go great guns for the first few weeks; I hit a little slump; and I quit altogether. This time, I just listen to the voice saying “testing, testing, testing” and I smile.
Yes, I am in a little slump with my exercise. It is a test. This time, though, I am going to pass the test! Maybe this time is different because I committed to exercise for my health and not just for some short-term goal. Maybe this time is different because I have come to see my exercise as something that I am doing for myself. Maybe this time is different just because my attitude is different. Honestly, I don’t know why this time is different. I just know that I am not quitting.
There may be a couple of more days of voices before I get totally back on schedule. That’s ok. They’ll go away soon enough. Until then, I don’t mind the company while I am walking!
