January push ups ..day 5

Day 5 of 30

OK I promise I did my push UPS yesterday and my plank .I was just too tired to write about it. I'm tired again today but I owe you guys a post.

Yesterday, and today, were both a 10 second plank and 8 push-ups. I will say it's getting a little easier ...or at least my brain thinks it is ..

but that's really what counts right? Your brain has to think it's getting easier. Your brain has to think that what you're doing is worthwhile because if your head is in the game then you really can do whatever you set your mind to. Goes back to my 1st post you're your own worst enemy (OR YOUR BIGGEST FAN) because you know what it takes to talk yourself into or out of something.

I got some words of encouragement from a couple different places today , and that was pretty cool. I had one lady at work ask me how I was losing so much weight and what was I doing that she could try too. I had another person my cousin actually,tell me that she enjoyed reading my blog because it was really encouraging... Which I found really encouraging! :)

I really thrive off of confirmation and encouragement, it's almost comical to me how much drive I get from thinking that someone is proud of me, impressed with me, inspired by me, or motivated by me. I'm sure there's a fancy science behind it but all I know is that's what makes my brain tick. That's why I love running and running for race medals because I have something to show off ! Not only am I proud of me for completing the distance but there are other racers who are there to tell you how awesome you are. That you did great to hang in there. The metal you get when you cross the finish line encourages other random people to High 5 ,congratulate, and cheer for you. It also prompts people to ask ,"Hey did you get that medal for?" Which will lead to explaining that you ran a race and finished... and then they will be proud of you, congratulate you, high 5 you ,cheer for you, or (in this day and age )elbow bump you because social distancing is important.

I really need races to come back! I know there are virtual races ..I can pay money, go run around my neighborhood ,and give myself a metal. It's great, don't get me wrong. I have many virtual medals but there is just something to be said for toeing the line with thousands of other people; and running with those people, sweating with those people and finishing with those people. I can't explain it except to say try it and you'll get it . You may not love running but you'll get what I mean.

So, all of this inspired and brought to you by 8 pushups and a 10 second plank. Funny the things that come to your brain when you're tired but you still manage to do the one thing you set a goal to do. Be proud of yourself, encourage other people... some people like me thrive on it.

P.s.

I don't intend for this post to be a shameless plea for you to tell me how amazing I am, however, your comments of love and adoration will be well received I assure you. LOL!!

January push ups day 3

Day 3 of 30

Today was a 10 second plank and 7 push-ups. It was much easier to convince myself to do it today, I  actually did it earlier in the day than I usually do. 

Today is the last day of the holidays and I have to go back to work tomorrow and Zak has to go back to school ...on the computer. I hope it's easy work...and it continues to be easy to convince myself to do this once life gets back to some resemblance of normal. Eventually the weather will cooperate and I'll be feeling better and I can start back with the couch to 5K like I want to do. (Again, if someone wants to be nice and buy me a treadmill that is totally Fine with me. I will not say no and I will use it graciously and send you a thank you message every time I run on it.... Just a thought.. No pressure... But that would be cool...)

Part of me is contemplating whether or not I should add a second challenge that works a completely different part of the body. For example since I'm currently doing a push up challenge maybe I should also do a squat challenge or a by trimming challenge. Would you do to it one time?  I want to,but if you read my post yesterday you understand the mental struggle that I am currently in the midst of. I don't know ...maybe 2 challenges and the couch to 5K would be entirely too much. I'll pray about it see what I think ;maybe that's a goal for next month when I have established a habit and it's not as much of a chore to convince myself to stop and do something for me. 

Happy new work week! Hope your 2021 starts awesome!!!

January push ups day 2

Day 2 of 30

Why am I so lazy??!! Its 6 push ups and a 10 second plank...why was it like pulling teeth to make myself do it. It was easy. It took maybe 2 minutes.  My brain is ....the human brain is so weird. It takes maybe a month to form a habit. It takes about a minute to break it. Once broken it is difficult to rebuild,  even though I know good and well I enjoy working out. 

I think I am my biggest obstacle.  I know me. I know how I work. I know exactly what to tell myself to talk me out of it. I can rationalize myself out of anything because I know what I want to hear. One of my favorite quotes I have seen is "Be careful what you say because you are listening. "  It's so true!! If you say it enough, or if you say it how you know you need to hear it, then you WILL believe it. ...

I can eat that..it's just 1. 

I can have more, I am an adult.

I don't need to run today, it might be hot and that will mess up my time. 

Oh I can't take time for that right now..I can't be to busy to parent. That wouldn't be fair to my husband. 

The good news is that you can also talk yourself into stuff just as easy. You can build yourself up by rethinking. I know what I need to hear to help me out. I just have to choose to say it/think it. 

I can work out now it's just a few minutes. 

I could eat that but I really dont need it at 11pm.

You dont get better at running in heat by avoiding it.  Just like you don't get better at running up hill by walking it every time.

I am stronger than I was before I can do that exercise. 

Then I need to follow my own advice. 

 For today, I did listen. I reluctantly completed my 6 push ups and my 10 second plank..I will keep you posted on my listening. I believe the word my Papa used was 'hardheaded ' . We'll see how it goes. 

January 2021 push up challenge

Day 1 of 30

Challenge 1 of 12

I am starting here because I need arm and shoulder strength to do other challenges.  Short and sweet today 10 second plank and 5 push ups. I'm a girl so.. push ups are with knees down. 

I am also going to restart my couch to 5k app. It's a free app that helps anyone go from 0 to 3.1 miles. I will start that tomorrow if weather allows. If someone wanted to just be nice and buy me a treadmill that'd be cool too...I'm just saying...no pressure...

My goal is to blog this journey daily, even if I fall short. I am going back to the basics to rebuild confidence and motivation.

Some entries may be long and full of opinions... others may just be a paragraph.  Please feel free to do these challenges with me or do your own set of 12. Teamwork makes the dream work, right?? Comment me, let me know how it goes!!

Happy 2021 everyone!! In the words of a great song from my younger days,  "It's been a long December and there's reason to believe maybe this year will be better than the last."