I Joined a Gym
August 8th, 2008
For anyone who didn’t already know, the pastorate is a desk job (for the most part).
This reality has not boded well for my body. I’ve been wanting to loose some of the weight I’ve put on over the past few years, and I’ve been quite unsuccessful in my attempts.
So, I decided that I would have better follow through if I joined a gym. My reasoning was that I would be paying money to be a part of the gym, so I’d probably be more motivated to use it and not “waste” my money. I also have a friend in the church who has gotten in a really good habit of going every week - and I knew I could count on him for encouragement.
So, I’m two weeks in, and wow. I didn’t know if I would survive the first week. My body was screaming for mercy. But now, after going 6 times, I’m starting to adapt. My workout thus far has been 20 minutes of weight lifting using some pretty amazing machines (they automatically set up the right amount of weight for you based on what you can lift during a “test mode”), and 30 straight minutes of jogging on a treadmill (cardio workout that gets my heart rate up to about 152).
I am beginning to see a difference in myself, and that gets me excited!
~pastormatt
August 8th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I have noticed a difference too! And you are correct, it is exciting! :)
August 12th, 2008 at 11:53 am
Way to go TG! I agree with the money angle of the gym membership too. That really helped me stay in it before the wedding. Of course, with Choral Festival, Bible School, Family Fun Fest, and everything else that has been going on, I haven’t been to the gym in about 3 weeks. I’m getting annoyed that I’m paying for something I’m not being able to use, so its good motivation for me to make time in my schedule for the gym! Tell Ashlee she needs to build up those muscles, too!
August 27th, 2008 at 8:42 am
You might like http://www.sparkpeople.com if you need some extra encouragement too :) The communities there seem really ready to be supportive if you need a little extra push.