Two weeks and counting...

It has been two full weeks now of early morning workouts at the local Crossfit gym. I have to say that unlike my previous experiences with physical fitness starting with the 'Chicken Fat' record in elementary school (remember that?) on through Phys Ed classes in Jr. and Sr. High School and military fitness training, there has always been some element that stuck out in my mind as a reason not to participate, one thing that was too hard, something that no matter how hard I tried I would just never be good at. This kind of thinking is self-defeating and wrong. And how long has it taken me to figure that out? Well, it doesn't matter, as it has been said, a man learns from his mistakes but a truly wise man learns from the mistakes of others. You can learn this from me right now, "The voice in the back of your head that says you can't is a liar." Have a dream, make a goal, decide to attain that goal and move in the direction of your goal until you achieve it. The decision is the hardest part, it is the commitment that you have to make of your time and energy and attention toward that goal. The actual leg work is a lot easier, it is broken down into smaller, simpler steps. Small steps, taken several at a time and frequently will speed you towards your goal. Crossfit, for me has been a life-changing experience. It is something that I look forward to each and every day. I plan my day out so that nothing gets in the way of my getting to the box so I can get my Crossfit on. The things that seemed hard when I first started are now getting easier, and being replaced with new hard things, which is why I keep coming back. I started all of this to lose weight and the weight is coming off, but what I hadn't realized from the start was just how my whole attitude would change as a result. I am getting healthier, I feel better, I sleep better and my flexibility is better than it has been in over 20 years. I am a believe that if you really want something you will find a way, if you don't want it you will find an excuse. Time will tell but for now I am thinking that time will find me in a better health and a more positive attitude and continuing to grow and continuing to go to the box every day it's open, 3 on, 1 off, 365 days a year, no off season.