Week 9 BBC

You might wonder why as a coach am I writing about Boomer Boot Camp. It is really very simple. I coach myself to go and workout – it is not something that I get all excited and can’t wait to do. I have to tell myself all the wonderful things about working out. I coach myself into remembering how good I will feel in not only my body, but about myself once I follow through and go to the gym.

And when I am there and working out it is not like I am all “yippee” inside. I check the clock every once in awhile to see how much torture time is left before I can go home, shower, and relax. I am not one of those who exercises and gets high on adrenalin – I am more the lazy butt who wants it to be over with.

But, I am getting stronger. I am still sore – no doubt about it – but I am sore in a healthy way rather than that sore and tired feeling when I haven’t moved around enough and been sitting in front of the computer for too long. And I am remembering how very flexible I am – well in my legs – the arms not so much – but it feels good to move those areas again. I am determined that my fingers will once again touch when I reach behind my back. From the last post you read that I ended up a huge negative there.

So, this is why I am including BBC in my blog – it is to let my readers know that you are not alone when you moan and groan when it comes to putting on the tennis shoes or bathing suit or snow shoes and getting some exercise. Some part of our reptilian brain would rather curl up and sleep – but together we can support each other to get out and move. One great way to support yourself is to include rewards. When you get home – no do reward yourself with a chocolate chip cookie – but maybe with a warm shower and a look in the mirror that says, “you did it!”