21 Days

This year I waylaid the New Year's Resolutions, at least out loud. They're still there, more often than not in the deep dark recesses of my brain where only my subconscience lurks and sends a subtle reminder at times. I recently posted a "25 Things About Colleen" post on Facebook that has got me thinking. Number 4 on the list was:

I want to complete either a triathalon, marathon or something along those lines before I get too old.

The goal is grand, I realize that. But the goal isn't what has provoked me to write about this. It's the action to get to the goal. That's great I want to do a triathalon or a marathon or "something along those lines" - but what am I going to DO to get there. Oh right? That minor achievement. Of course, in this case, it's not so minor.

After this weekend follies, my blood pressure is resting probably in the range of 165/110 if I had to take a guess after the amount of junk and salt I ate. So I'm ready to purge. I realize I'm a yo-yo at this, but if I want to reach my goal, I need to treat my body right.

Therefore, I've decided to undertake a mission. It's going to be hard, I realize. I'm not going to want to do it (at all, some days), but I'm going to try my damndest. For the next 21 days, I'm going to do at least 45 minutes of exercise daily. Whether it be running on the treadmill, taking a walk outside, doing my yoga dvd's or strength training. Why 21 days?

That's where it starts. At least, that's what the experts are saying. Research shows that it takes 21 days to form a habit. Well, Research, I'll be your guinea pig. I've been googling for the past hour and have found some success stories where people get addicted to exercise, like running. Can you believe that?! I know. I'm a doubter too. But, I'm going to see what happens. And I'm going to document it here: Ye-ole-faithful-guilty-conscience-website that I started on a whim and have regreted ever since (not really).

Can I do it? Am I mentally prepared? I hope so.

If you want to track some other awesome progress, check out my cousin Emily's site. She's training for a triatholon (go Em!) and is already in fantastic shape. I'm trying to catch up.