On one of those stupid self-assessments work used to make us do, I identified 'eating my cauliflower' as one of my major weaknesses. I know this make no sense, so hang in there for the explanation...
I really disliked cauliflower as a kid, but I would always it eat first when it was dished up in a meal. Why? Because that was nowhere near as bad as eating it at the end, when it was cold and flabby!
It's a principle I should apply to my work more often - get the thorny issues out of the way as soon as you can, because the longer you leave them, the worse they'll get. And the more they'll weigh on your mind because you're avoiding them.
So, I decided to take the same approach to my Winter Exercise Challenge. Get the one that was freaking me out the most out of the way.
Bring on the new form of exercise.
Earlier this week I had successfully completed the buying of a new bathing suit. So last night I employed the 'don't give yourself time to think about it' technique for getting to the pool.
Left work at 5pm. Went to the supermarket. Did a full week's shopping. Went home. Unpacked the groceries. Put dinner in the oven. Talked to The Jock about his day for long enough to show I care. Got into my bathing suit with warm clothes over top. Drove to the gym. Got there with 5 minutes to spare for the 6.30 class!
(Can you tell I live in a small city?)
And it was great. It was an aqua kickboxing class. Talk about hard work, but so much fun. Only eight of us in the water, so there was plenty of room. By the time I got home I had that fabulous well-worked muscles feeling. And was in bed by 10.
So, that's the first of my challenges out of the way. I'll try the other types of aqua classes over the next couple of week (they're free, covered by my gym membership) to see what they're like - particularly keen on the deep-water one.
12 comments:
Way to go Sue, I bet you are glad you got it out of the way and even enjoyed it?
I can't wait to hear about the deep-water aqua class as I have never heard of it before.
Aqua kickboxing would rule! When Andrew was younger, I'd take him to the pool and we'd end up playing Jackie Chan - afterwards I'd be dying!
I've done the deep water classes, they are great for your belly.
Fantastic Sue! Sounds like fun. Well done!
Deep water aqua is bliss. Especially love it summer in the outdoor dive pool, with the sun out:)
aqua kickboxing sounds awesome wonder if they have it down here in the deep south might do some research mind u if it is in deep water that is me out i need to be able to touch the bottom of pool.
Good effort all the same girl.
Acqua kickboxing sounds fantastic! Wish I had the nerve to go to something like that!! (need new bathers first!)
I really liked your last post too by the way.
Hope you have a great weekend!
That sounds like awesome fun!!
Well done on your loss this week hun! We must catch up for that coffee sometime soon :)
And like the others have said - the aqua kickboxing sounds like lots of fun!!
Hi Sue! Thanks for the comment on my new blog! It's awsome to see so many successful slimmers out there (especially from Wellington!). Wow you have done amazingly! I need to lose at least 50 or so (more actually), so its soooooo inspirational to see how well you have done! I will definately be reading your posts regularly :) Cheers, Lou
wow, sounds fun! odd question, do u work up a sweat or does the water keep u cool? i almost died in regular kickboxing!
Did you do the marathon yesterday girl?
Great philosophy!!! Hope you have a lot more success than you did with regular swimming, lol :-)
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