“In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.” Bill Cosby
What is success? Success is the achievement of an objective or goal.
What is a desire for success? The desire for success is an eager wish to obtain or enjoy the achievement of the set objective or goal.
So – what does this have to do with the Moving Forward Mary-thon? Everything! :-)
As of today, you, along with 156 others have committed to be a mary-thoner. You have set a fitness goal for yourself and are in the process of completing that goal within a 26 week period. In other words, you have an eager wish to obtain the goal of completing the Mary-thon...and that eager wish is much stronger than any fear of failure you may once have had before you began the race. CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Here's a bit of interesting news: I have discovered that there are some “Closet Mary-thoners” who have not officially registered to join with us, but still have been inspired to exercise…because of your example! If your friends would like to join us...please tell them to contact me. Some may feel they don't need any kind of acknowledgement for their efforts...but really...THEY CAN EARN A MEDAL!!!! :-) Thank you for spreading the word!
You may have already established your fitness program, but the following are some tips for exercise success that may help if your routine becomes just that...routine:
- If you've been sedentary for a long time, are overweight, have a high risk of coronary heart disease or some other chronic health problem, see your doctor for a medical evaluation before beginning a physical activity program.
- Choose activities that are fun, not exhausting. Add variety. Develop a repertoire of several activities that you can enjoy. That way, exercise will never seem boring or routine.
- Wear comfortable, properly fitted footwear and comfortable, loose-fitting clothing appropriate for the weather and the activity.
- Find a convenient time and place to do activities. Try to make it a habit, but be flexible. If you miss an exercise opportunity, work activity into your day another way.
- Use music to keep you entertained.
- Surround yourself with supportive people. Decide what kind of support you need. Do you want them to remind you to exercise? Ask about your progress? Participate with you regularly or occasionally? Allow you time to exercise by yourself? Go with you to a special event, such as a 10K walk/run? Be understanding when you get up early to exercise? Spend time with the children while you exercise? Try not to ask you to change your exercise routine? Share your activity time with others. Make a date with a family member, friend or co-worker. Be an active role model for your children.
- Don't overdo it. Do low- to moderate-level activities, especially at first. You can slowly increase the duration and intensity of your activities as you become more fit. Over time, work up to exercising on most days of the week for 30-60 minutes.
- Keep a record of your activities. Reward yourself at special milestones.
- Nothing motivates like success!
If you began your Mary-thon the first week of January – you are currently 1/4th of the way through! Applause! Applause! Applause!
No matter where you are on the course – you are moving in the right direction and I applaud you for that! Don’t forget to e-mail me with your mailing address when you complete 65 days of exercise (at the end of 13 weeks). I have a special “Half-Mary-thon” surprise for you and hopefully it will inspire you to continue the 2nd half of the race.
Keep Moving Forward!
Mary
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