There is a rather interesting person in my office who keeps preaching that running is good for me and that he runs everyday, that running keeps him and everyone fit, he runs despite an injury, he runs to support a charity, he runs a marathon and he keeps running...I could not agree with him more that if there was 'the best thing you could do with your two legs' - it would be running!! Then why do I squirm or get irritated at the mention of exercise? Can't I take out just half hour from my daily schedule and exercise? Problem is that I am not able to - at least not consistently.
Our days are so packed that whenever I have sometime to myself I prefer reading, checking mails, watching little bit of TV, catching up with friends etc. So either I do what I love to do putting my feet up or sweat it out in the gym. And then there are some for whom exercise is a way of life but such inspiring stories are not good enough to push me to the gym - then what will?
- A highly motivated husband who is incredibly regular about his workout and keeps comparing our weights?
- A new gymming wardrobe?
- A handsome trainer?
- A female friend for company?
- A son who says "mama have you become fat"?
- A favorite jeans/dress that I am unable to fit into?
- A colleague who goes to Aerobics before coming to office?
- A whole bunch of other ladies who are working out while I am chatting away in the park?
- A friend who is aiming for size zero?
- A couple of prying eyes which are measuring you from head to toe to conclude that you have indeed put on weight?
- A thought of how a slice of cheese is getting deposited somewhere under the skin and not getting burned?
Gosh, all of them. Am off to a walk - if not running. Are you running the next marathon??