Cup
of Honesty
Blog topics pop into my noodle throughout the day, but I have to say
that majority of my deep thinking and creative thoughts occur when I'm
working out. Yesterday was no different. I started a new workout
plan (try to do this every 6 weeks or so to keep things fresh and
productive). My dear friend and personal trainer Jen Ahlberg never
ceases to amaze me in producing just that, something fresh and oh so
productive.
Yesterday, starting the new program I was served a big cup of humble,
with a splash of Honesty. The new program challenged me unlike
anything in the previous 6+ week, and weaknesses were exposed.
Especially in the area of alternating front lunges. Oye. Although
slightly "painful" or uncomfortable not only in that hour of lifting,
but now today with any lower body movement, stairs, using the
bathroom, etc...I experience pretty significant discomfort, but I find
happiness in the humbleness it delivers.
In order to improve, we must be able to be down right, brutally honest
with ourselves. Exposing weaknesses, although scary for some, is a
necessity. In the workout world, I embrace these opportunities and
get excited in the days and weeks to come where I can watch these
weaknesses flourish (hopefully) into strengths, or at least
improvements.
Many times in my life I have experienced adversity, mostly in the
physical aspect. Due to this, combined with a work ethic that my
parents instilled in me early on, I have complete and utter faith that
anything is possible, and that through hard work, determination, and
patience results ARE A SURE THING.
Okay, back to the main premise of this post...Honesty. My workout,
and some other things, got me thinking. Not only is it important to
be honest with ourselves, I think that we need to start to be more
openly honest in general. An area that I sometimes struggle with is
in trying to avoid comparing myself to others. Now, I wish this
wasn't an issue, but it happens, and I think that by being honest the
issue dissolves a little bit.
I could dive into this topic, head on for miles and miles, but I'm
going to fast forward to the 2 cents that pertains directly to me. My
honesty for the world and myself is, I'm 5-11, 207lbs, 24% body fat,
currently a size 14, my alternating front lunges are week, my core is
slowly improving, my right arm is stronger than my left, my traps and
shoulders are the size of a grown man's, and I continually work on
self acceptance, wherever I'm at physically, mentally, and
emotionally.
A big ol' cup of HonesTea is refreshing, invigorating, and can only
help things prosper. (Both within yourself, as well as society).
Serve yourself up a cup and enjoy. Just lay off the scone and
biscotti. ;)
Blog topics pop into my noodle throughout the day, but I have to say
that majority of my deep thinking and creative thoughts occur when I'm
working out. Yesterday was no different. I started a new workout
plan (try to do this every 6 weeks or so to keep things fresh and
productive). My dear friend and personal trainer Jen Ahlberg never
ceases to amaze me in producing just that, something fresh and oh so
productive.
Yesterday, starting the new program I was served a big cup of humble,
with a splash of Honesty. The new program challenged me unlike
anything in the previous 6+ week, and weaknesses were exposed.
Especially in the area of alternating front lunges. Oye. Although
slightly "painful" or uncomfortable not only in that hour of lifting,
but now today with any lower body movement, stairs, using the
bathroom, etc...I experience pretty significant discomfort, but I find
happiness in the humbleness it delivers.
In order to improve, we must be able to be down right, brutally honest
with ourselves. Exposing weaknesses, although scary for some, is a
necessity. In the workout world, I embrace these opportunities and
get excited in the days and weeks to come where I can watch these
weaknesses flourish (hopefully) into strengths, or at least
improvements.
Many times in my life I have experienced adversity, mostly in the
physical aspect. Due to this, combined with a work ethic that my
parents instilled in me early on, I have complete and utter faith that
anything is possible, and that through hard work, determination, and
patience results ARE A SURE THING.
Okay, back to the main premise of this post...Honesty. My workout,
and some other things, got me thinking. Not only is it important to
be honest with ourselves, I think that we need to start to be more
openly honest in general. An area that I sometimes struggle with is
in trying to avoid comparing myself to others. Now, I wish this
wasn't an issue, but it happens, and I think that by being honest the
issue dissolves a little bit.
I could dive into this topic, head on for miles and miles, but I'm
going to fast forward to the 2 cents that pertains directly to me. My
honesty for the world and myself is, I'm 5-11, 207lbs, 24% body fat,
currently a size 14, my alternating front lunges are week, my core is
slowly improving, my right arm is stronger than my left, my traps and
shoulders are the size of a grown man's, and I continually work on
self acceptance, wherever I'm at physically, mentally, and
emotionally.
A big ol' cup of HonesTea is refreshing, invigorating, and can only
help things prosper. (Both within yourself, as well as society).
Serve yourself up a cup and enjoy. Just lay off the scone and
biscotti. ;)
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