We're starting another wonderful week at the height of summer--it's a time to be energized about (hopefully) great weather, travel plans and gatherings with friends and family. But--I'll admit it--I'm exhausted.
Amidst a slew of personal commitments, a busy workload and planning for the fall, I sometimes don't know how I'll fit it all in. I look at some of the busy mothers I know and think to myself, "If I'm this tired, how the heck do they do it?"
Feeling tired and stacked with engagements is one thing--but what it does to my healthy living priorities is another. When I'm looking through my daily checklist and have to cut some things off, what's the first thing to go? You guessed it, working out. I'm reminded of that great Edward Stanley quote, "Those who think they have no time for exercise will sooner or later have to find time for illness." How dead on is that?
One of the most profound things I've heard again and again from our members with incredible success stories is the importance of prioritizing your fitness time. Many who have experienced weight loss success have sworn by the power of treating your workouts like any other appointment on the calendar. You'd never ditch a business meeting or stand up a lunch date with a friend--why would you stand up yourself?
-- View from my morning workout at the Santa Monica stairs.
So, with that in mind, I'm committing to keeping those fitness appointments with myself this week. Sure, things will get crazy. And it will be easier to forego that 30 minutes on the treadmill or that quick morning run. But I don't want to take the easy way out when it comes to my health. Staying strong and healthy so that I can accomplish all I want to accomplish and enjoy all the things that should be enjoyed is worth fighting for.
I invite you to join me in committing to that this week. And if you have any tips of your own, please share them with the group (and me!) here. Together we can inspire each other to do the small things each day that will help ensure our health and ultimate happiness. And what could be more important than that?
In good health,
-- Sarah
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