EXERCISE

Supposedly, people who exercise are healthier, sleep better and think more clearly.  Now, why wouldn't I want those things for myself?  Especially the think fore clearly.  When I think clearly, I am more patient and less impulsive.

1) Take a 20 minute walk every day, even if I don't feel like it or if weather is an issue.  Walk around the house if I have to.
2 Make a schedule at the gym to use weights (to increase strength in my arms and legs, and to firm up that "core" everyone keeps talking about) and maybe a cycling class and DO SOMETHING EVERY DAY.
3) If I want something from another room, GET IT MYSELF, instead of asking my kids to get it for me.
4) Buy a pedometer and walk 10,000 steps a day.
5 Take Sunday off without feeling guilty.
6) Only take a day off if I am TRULY sick, not just lazy, or if I am traveling and can't exercise where I am.  I can at least do something, like sit ups before going to bed.

When I used to walk years ago, every morning as my kids got on the school bus, I would come home from a 2-5 mile walk and feel energized to do my chores.  I remember how odd I always thought that feeling was.  Shouldn't I be tired?  Shouldn't I feel like I need a nap.  Nevertheless, I want that feeling back.  I want to exercise to the point of gaining more energy and vitality. 

So, why start till January to get started?  I seem to be the anal type of person that thinks all things should be in a precise order.  Well, I'm tossing that idea out the window (that's a big deal for me) and I'm calling the gym to make an appointment and I'm going to take a walk tonight after dinner, even if it's 8 degrees out.  I will plug in my music or find some sermons to download and try to relax my mind. 

"All truly great thoughts are conceived while walking", Nietzsche

Well, since I need to do a lot of thinking, I guess I'll be doing a lot of walking this year.  I need to try to walk during sunlight hours because the sun is so good for me.  I hate overcast, cloudy days.  I love rain and snow, but could never live where it invades my life.  I love the sun and crisp warmth on my skin.