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Today, at this very moment, I have completed 21 pushups.
How do you motivate yourself to move a little more each day? Here we are in our sixties, and we know this is an important goal. For about eight weeks now, Tony and I have been keeping a log of our daily pushups - a friendly competition, if you will. It's a simple notepad, and it is kept in plain view on our kitchen counter, so that we might keep these calisthenics in mind throughout the day.
Although we can readily see each other's totals on a daily basis, I don't compete numerically with him - Tony is much more practiced at doing pushups and his totals are always considerably higher, at least twice mine, if not three times more, to be honest. I do notice, however, when he has logged in - which tends to inspire me to get down on the floor and do a few, or a few more, building my daily total. I have also noticed that, today, I am able to do more at one time ("in a set") than I was when we started - so, this simple logging game is definitely making me stronger - at least at this one skill.
We are both finding that doing a quick set of pushups also serves to clear the mind. It gets us off the couch a bit. I've been doing a few after sitting and writing/sitting and thinking - particularly if I get a mental block. Which, actually, is why this 27th day of March is about pushups - hahaha! I had no other idea for today's slice! lol
Push on! The 31st of March is just around the corner....
Okay, now I'm inspired to get in some pushups! I love how you started with that clear statement, just one sentence for the first paragraph. Then the turn to slice was perfect.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Today was definitely a mental block for slicing, and I thought - hey, just write about what is right there in front of me.
DeleteSuch as great idea to encourage each other in shared pain!
ReplyDeleteExactly! Not something either one of us was doing much of on our own. Thanks for commenting!
DeleteI totally hear you about how life throws curve balls and you all of a sudden aren't working out as regularly as you once did; that's what we were noticing here. We both know it's important to keep strength-building as we age. Thank you for commenting!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful reminder; not just for fitness. Small steps over time lead to results, whatever the practice. Love the part about the note on the counter being the reminder. I wonder how I could leverage that idea elsewhere in my own life. It's like a love note/motivator!
ReplyDeleteIt is like a love note/motivator! Thank for this!
DeleteThis is a perfect post for the end of the month, and it’s just the motivation I need to begin a push-up routine when I get home. Do you do yours on your knees or plank style?
ReplyDeleteI am doing them plank style; they are hard, but getting easier, that is true. Thanks, Glenda!
DeleteShout out for pushups and sharing your success! I think it's awesome that it has become a quick, informal practice. I love the idea of squeezing in a little strengthening activity when the spirit moves you.
ReplyDeleteYes, maybe this is why it works - it is a quick, informal practice. Thanks for this!
DeleteGreat idea here in this post!! I'm going to try it!
ReplyDeleteOh, my, I'm impressed. 21 plank style push ups. I don't think I can do one. I need to start joining my husband because he does do pushups. I'll start with knee pushups!
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