Yesterday I set
foot into the Pawtucket YMCA, something I hadn't done in over a year,
though I had continued to pay my monthly membership fee. I guess I was hoping that
the act of forking out cash every month would make me go.
Nope.
Now, though, I am determined to get back there. Yesterday's visit was only to get a replacement tag for my key ring. It was definitely convenient that I was on my way somewhere else and couldn't work out then and there. That way I did not have to make a real decision.
But that was a step.
For the past few weeks I have been making an effort to get back to being active. Almost daily I've been walking at least once from my house to downtown Pawtucket or the reverse. This is about a mile and takes about 18 minutes. It does me good, both mentally and physically. And I actually prefer to walk when it's colder so although it was 10 degrees when I started out at 8:30 this morning, it was really invigorating to be moving rather than stand at a bus stop shivering.
But I do have to make time for the Y and i've promised myself that I will do that very soon. Once I find something suitable I can wear. Loose fitting that is. (But is that an excuse?)
And I have also promised to make small changes in my diet. NOT diet. But make changes. Less sugar, more veggies. Portion control. More water. Watching my snacks. More whole grains.
It's not a resolution. It's not just because I am, quite frankly, obese and diabetic (although the diabetes is well controlled without medication). I want to do this because I want to feel better physically and mentally.
I'd also like to live a little longer than I will if I don't make changes.
I just figure that taking baby steps now, without calling it a diet and fitness program, will make it easier psychologically. And if I can control my appetite (which I haven't really been very good at doing), that will be a victory.
I really am optimistic. I managed to lose 50 pounds in 2008 (but gained it back)--I can do it again.
We'll see.
Nope.
Now, though, I am determined to get back there. Yesterday's visit was only to get a replacement tag for my key ring. It was definitely convenient that I was on my way somewhere else and couldn't work out then and there. That way I did not have to make a real decision.
But that was a step.
For the past few weeks I have been making an effort to get back to being active. Almost daily I've been walking at least once from my house to downtown Pawtucket or the reverse. This is about a mile and takes about 18 minutes. It does me good, both mentally and physically. And I actually prefer to walk when it's colder so although it was 10 degrees when I started out at 8:30 this morning, it was really invigorating to be moving rather than stand at a bus stop shivering.
But I do have to make time for the Y and i've promised myself that I will do that very soon. Once I find something suitable I can wear. Loose fitting that is. (But is that an excuse?)
And I have also promised to make small changes in my diet. NOT diet. But make changes. Less sugar, more veggies. Portion control. More water. Watching my snacks. More whole grains.
It's not a resolution. It's not just because I am, quite frankly, obese and diabetic (although the diabetes is well controlled without medication). I want to do this because I want to feel better physically and mentally.
I'd also like to live a little longer than I will if I don't make changes.
I just figure that taking baby steps now, without calling it a diet and fitness program, will make it easier psychologically. And if I can control my appetite (which I haven't really been very good at doing), that will be a victory.
I really am optimistic. I managed to lose 50 pounds in 2008 (but gained it back)--I can do it again.
We'll see.
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