My hubby and I spent NYEve with family and friends, and I had some discussion with his brother. His brother is obese, drinks tons of beer, eats pretty unhealthily as well (huge quantities, lots of white bread, fried potatoes, bacon, etc), and his only activity is playing golf 1x per week. He walks the course, but has the type of golf cart that you don't push or pull, it has a little motor! He's got cholesterol issues, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure...well, you get the picture.
I asked him if he was going to make any resolutions for 2009, and he said (as he slurped down a large glass of beer) he wanted to lose at least 4 stone.
I asked if he wanted to start coming to the gym with me, and what he was going to do. He said he needed to cut down the drinking and eating. We chatted about it for a while, but just from listening to him, I thought to myself, I'd be shocked if he followed through at all.
So I suppose I'm wondering to myself what motivates me, and what motivates others of us who decide to get a grip back on our health and fitness (and I include weight in that). I was fairly fit and healthy and then my brain caught up and I quit smoking for good, and after fighting back my laziness weight gain, I really feel like I have got to keep on top of myself to continue feeling good physically and mentally. What motivates you to get the Wii out every day and do some activities on it, or go out running or walking, or go to the gym?
