Making It All About Me
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This is one of those stake in the ground type posts, or put differently, a kick in the ass — my own ass.
I went through a bunch of tests with no clear diagnosis after passing out in 1999 (multiple times) and again in 2003, and I’m coming to the conclusion that on a sub-conscious level, I simply decided to stop being physically active. Instead of continuing to play ball and hit the gym with any degree of regularity and follow up with my doctors, I dove into my work and convinced myself that was a solution.
Well, it wasn’t… and it’s about time for a change.
Since I won’t be posting before pictures as motivation — this is a lifestyle change, not a reality show (and I wouldn’t do that to you anyway) — the following is a list of the behavioral changes I plan on making:
- Pay ridiculous attention to everything I put into my mouth — cutting way back on sweets, soda, fatty foods and fried foods and upping my intake of non-processed foods.
- Put in 25mins cardio and 25mins lifting each day, whether I’m at home or on the road.
- Play more often (basketball, batting cages, dog park, etc.). In other words: get some friggin’ sunlight
- Schedule a full-physical and, quite possibly, a meeting with a therapist. I’ve got so much going on right now — building two businesses, managing a number of clients, etc. — I could use an objective voice in my ear from time to time.
I guess I’m making this public to put some much needed pressure on myself to follow through — hopefully it works.
Sometimes you have to make it all about you.
UPDATE: I’m going to use the comment thread on this post to document the highs and lows over the first three months or so.
Tags: behavior, health care, personal.
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Sean, I agree with you heartily and thank you for posting this. I recently realized just how little (none) I play outside and actively. I now carry a softball bat and a driver in my trunk and have all the local driving ranges and batting cages stored on my GPS. Now when the mood strikes, I am ready to do at least a little something active.
Now… food… Damn if that metabolism slowdown so many men have told me of hasn’t hit. (Think it might have something to do with less activity?) I, too, need to pay ridiculous attention to what I’m eating and how much of it.
Your post is just a little more inspiration to do what I know and really do want to do. Thanks.
thanks, sam.
off to the gym at an abnormal time. i’m going to make this work. already lost 3lbs, though it’s probably only water weight.
alright, ran 1.7 miles in 20 minutes. not great, but not bad after god knows how long.
yes, i know this sounds like PhakeCalacanis. i don’t care.
in solidarity with you, i did some exercises from jane fonda’s early 80’s original workout. while listening to reo speedwagon’s greatest hits. i kid you not. it rocked. and i’m going to do it again tonight. i feel better already. i recommend this to everyone. especially those of us who actually remember the 80’s.
i’m picturing you in pink leg warmers over a black leotard and it’s making me laugh out loud.
what, no richard simmons? ;-)
Losing some serious weight and getting back into shape is among my top priorities once my move is done. Thanks for the inspiration.
well, 5 days in and i’ve been eating really well, but i’ve only gone to the gym once more. traveling and working out is tough. tomorrow…