"Just do it."

So states the Nike commercial.  Sounds simple, doesn't it?  Straightforward, clear and uncomplicated.  Then, why is it so difficult?  The daily reminders to eat clean, start exercising, get organized all go by the board as I get caught up in getting from moment to moment, meal to meal, snail mail to email, dishes to picking up to feeding the animals, phone calls to text messages, taking out the garbage, on and on and on.  In the end, I am always too scattered to plan meals, too disorganized to find a serene place to eat away from the tv, too exhausted from going to bed too late, trying to get everything done.

What happened to beginning the exercise that will sustain me for the rest of my life?  Gone in another day of endless bitsy details that totally miss the big picture.  Does my awareness of this make it possible for me to get to what is most important?  Only sometimes.

It's time to truly listen and understand and incorporate the simple statement that cuts through all the junk.

                                                                 "Just do it."

To our health!

A gift of messages

One lazy day with my feet up in the recliner, I came across this quote from Albert Einstein:  "Nothing happens until something moves."  Since I was clearly immobile, this sent me into a hearty laugh.  How funny and how timely, as I was reclining while considering all that needed to be done that day.  Who knew that Albert Einstein had a sense of humor?  Was he sent to watch over me, knowing I needed a boost?  That did it.  I stood up and got started, charged with the power of laughter and a clear message.

Often I find that timely messages appear, steering me in the right direction if I would only pay attention.  Sometimes the message is so clear, I have no choice.  Just yesterday, I had decided not to indulge in my customary frozen yogurt treat after my appointment with my chiropractor.  However, in passing the yogurt shop, I found myself standing on line instead, waiting my turn.  The menu board showed that my favorite flavor had been retired, but I was willing to settle for another.  I asked for a taste, decided yes, and then asked for a cone.  No, they were out of cones until the next day.  That clinched it.  I don't eat ice cream without a cone.  So, I left.  Standing on the corner, it occurred to me that fate had steered me into sticking with my original decision to forgo the treat.  For this, I said, Thank you!" 

So, 

                              Pay attention to what the world is telling you!

                                          Get laughing and get moving!

Salud!

It's about time.

Every day, every day, the thought goes through my head, sometimes making it to a list of things to do, that today is the day I am going to start exercising for the rest of my life.  Every night, I hit the bed without having done so.  What does it do to your psyche when, day after day, you break a promise to yourself and your health?  It can't be good.  

Today, I came across an article with 10 encouraging quotes to get us up and moving.  Several  resonated with me, one of which I posted on Facebook.  Along with a dear friend who posts a positive energetic message every morning, I am going to start posting an encouraging exercise quote daily to help keep this in the forefront of my mind and perhaps to motivate others, also.  So, today's quote from an unknown source is:

                 "No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everybody on the couch."

Perfect for those of us who are not up to marathoning yet.

To your health!