Getting Over "Myself"

When I was in better shape, I would always go to spin classes. At Pivotal, they are a blast! There is loud music of different genres, lots of fans and the ac is cranked up, and the room is completely dark except for some stage lighting and a disco ball. One of the instructors would always say, "You have to get out of your own way in order to achieve your goals."

Tonight I had every intention of going to the gym. I went yesterday and did some cardio that would be "easy" for the physically fit person, but it was certainly on the "strenuous" realm for me. Even today, I felt the aches and pains of sore muscles (and shin splints). I know the best way to combat that lactic acid is to work out again. So, I made concrete plans to go to the gym and I even told a friend to look for me while she was there. Then, there were reports of impending inclement weather. (In South Carolina, even a dusting of snow is considered "treacherous"). We take that stuff pretty seriously around here. When I left work, I did see some misting and some snowflakes, but nothing life threatening. And what did I do?? I used that as an excuse to not work out. My husband doesn't prefer me to be out in that kind of weather if I don't have to, and I certainly didn't push the envelope. I gave in. What a cop out.

So what was the true obstacle? The snow? Or me? I think it was me. Not only did I let down a friend who was looking forward to working out with me, I let down myself even more. I got in my own way. However, a new "blogger friend" told me today that failure is a lesson learned. Even in education, effective teachers "monitor and adjust." So I'm not going to let this failure be a set back...it's going to be a lesson learned and I'm going to jump back into things tomorrow. After all, tomorrow is another day.