Learning to Love Myself: Part III

Learning to Love Myself: Part III

One thing I finally decided was that I wanted to actually do something about the back problems that I have had. One thing every doctor I have talked to has said, that regardless of my weight something that doesn't help is my lack of core muscles. That puts extra strain on my back. So, I decided I wanted to build up my core. Now, the problem with consistent exercise in my life has more to do with mentality than anything else. I can be super determined for a week and then all motivation goes to shit because really I care more about other people than I do myself. In an effort to continue down this path of loving myself, I came up with a plan.

For some reason, I actually don't mind doing sit-ups. The problem though is that I will do around 50 and then be done forever. Like I mentioned, it has more to do with my mental state. I created a 60-day challenge for myself. The first day I would do 2 sit-ups and then every consecutive day I would just add 2 sit-ups. So, day two would be 4 sit-ups and day three would be 6 sit-ups and so on until I get to 120 sit-ups on day 60. I even created myself a little chart to cross of the days that I had done because, well, I'm a list oriented person.

I had no idea it would be so effective! The first day felt really silly, just doing 2 sit-ups. I almost did more because of how silly it felt. But, I told myself that's not the point. The point is to gradually get me into a habit and to keep me wanting more. It worked. I can proudly say that today I am half way through the challenge and I just did 60 sit-ups! It feels great to finally be doing something consistent for myself in a physical way. In the future, I hope to add more things than just sit ups but for now, one thing at a time will get me into the habit of doing something physical every day and actually enjoy what I am doing.