Beginning a New Week

I am going to pat myself on the back and accept all the applause you are willing to send my way....

You see I am an incurable night person. Well, actually, I have been an incurable non-early riser. Getting up in the morning was close to the worst thing on my daily schedule if it happened before 9:00 am. The favorite button on my alarm is "Snooze" which has historically been used at least twice each morning. Often more. Not that I didn't get up earlier when I needed to. Sure I did, but it was a chore.

Well, today I began the 7th week of an exercise program. The fifth in a row since vacation. In order to maintain a regular daily schedule for the exercise the only way it would work was for me to get up and go to the health center before work. I didn't have to get up much earlier- only about 5 minutes- in order to catch the shuttle to work, do my workout, shower and get to my office which is conveniently located one floor above the health center.

I have wanted to do this in the past, but the body and will conspired every morning to keep it from happening. Until now.

I started an exercise program using the Body for Life program. I have taken it easy. But I have been doing it. And no one, absolutely no one is more surprised than I am. I don't know why it is working this time. I don't know why I have been able to do this every weekday morning for 6 weeks. Other than the simple fact that for some reason or other I really want to do it and I am feeling good.

I have not lost weight. I have gained stamina. I have not become Mr. America. I have gained strength. It is worth every morning.

And I haven't hit the snooze button once.

(And I tell you this to keep myself honest. I promise to keep you posted.)