Tuesday, 30 April 2013

The 30 Day Habit - Exercise Every Single Day in May!

Over the last couple of years, i had put on quite some weight and as per the BMI chart, i am in the Overweight category. While i have been dieting on and off, lack of regular exercise has proved to be the biggest obstacle in losing weight and getting fitter.

But why should i get fitter or for that matter lose weight? Am not too concerned about the way i look in the sense that i wouldnt lose sleep over it. I am also not bothered even if others comment on the fact that i look overweight. Then why should it bother me at all?

After analysing, i figured it bothered me because i had internalized a belief that physical fitness goes hand in hand with mental fitness. The future me that i visualized always always looked super fit and was super energetic at any point of time. And i think that i fell short of other big goals i set because the logical mind always looked at the future me achieving these goals while the subconscious mind could discern that i was not the future me yet. In a sense, i was sabotaging my own plans!

In that sense, getting fit through regular exercise becomes the biggest objective. Of course, while intrinsic motivation is high, i need to set certain triggers to ensure success of the 30 day habit and beyond as well. To me, the trigger is to do it with a small group who also believe in changing this habit as much as i do. And my partners in crime are my wife & my brother.

Truly excited to see myself continue this habit for the next 30 days and beyond! I really want it to be a lifestyle change! Through this single habit, i truly believe that my whole life would change for the better! Will keep you all posted on the results!

3 comments:

  1. hey yaar..recommend u to read this book called "How to lose weight and not lose your mind" by Rujuta diwekar..trust me it ll change the way think of diet.She was the dietician for Kareena kapoor..It costs just 140 if u buy thro flipkart..read this book and u ll fell empowered regarding diets :).She actu suggests eating to lose weight..

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    1. Akshaya :That was me in the last comment.Somehow it shows as unknown

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