Well, I’m putting it all out there, so I might as well add this to the fold: I’m a cheater.
If given the opportunity, and no one is looking, and I’m not writing a blog about it, sure- I’ll eat a slice of delicious chocolate dobash cake. For breakfast.
And what about exercise? Same thing. Remember that saying? “Let’s not and say we did.”
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this phenomenon. What makes it okay for me to secretly make choices that ultimately go against the things I say I want most?
In his book “The Cheating Culture,” David Callahan discusses how cheating- from minor infractions to corporate scandals- has become the American way.
How does the concept of cheating relate to my newfound romance with kettlebells and my overall health and well-being?
It’s all about commitment, people.
Have you ever been committed to something, without caring if you looked good or bad? Have you ever been so passionate about something that you wanted to share it with everyone you came across?
Have you ever felt like something was your calling; and whether you were graceful or geeky, if it was sunny or rained, if you had throngs of supporters or were the lone heretic, you were still going to see it through?
Me neither.
That’s why I’m doing this. Because I am an ordinary person, setting out to do something extraordinary. Not just for myself, but for my son. And also for any other person out there who happens to come across these written words on the screen.
As I mentioned to the high school student I spoke to at my alma mater the other day- “you’re not alone.” We all go through our own personal struggles.
Mine just happen to be here on the internet.
So, let me just come clean. I haven’t been watching what I’ve been eating this past week, and I can tell. I haven’t tried to exercise this long weekend, and I’m sure it’s going to show later, especially when I’m trying to rock the 8kg kettlebell!
However, I can recommit, be personally responsible for my actions, and hold myself accountable.
Because, darn it, I’m in this for the long run.
Hope you’ll join me!
I don’t have a problem with the kettlebell part of things, ever since I started doing the workouts a few months ago I have felt amazing energy wise and mood wise. I can’t believe what a positive effect it’s had on my moods. I still struggle with the food but I try and live by the rule everything in moderation.. and if I slip up, oh well.. do not punish myself tomorrow is another day and I can only do better!
Kettlebells have certainly helped me stay on point. I haven’t missed a planned workout in over 24 months.
Hey to cheat only means you’re human. Two step forward, one step back. You’re still moving ahead. And who doesn’t love cake for breakfast? Thanks for keeping it real.