Getting Off the Treadmill

Just saying "treadmill" sure brings up a lot of thoughts. Merry-go-round, being all caught up in the same old thing, an endless routine, some wearisome or monotonous activity. It is also a very popular method of exercising. When I Googled 'treadmill' it took three pages of ads before I came to the Dictionary definition of treadmill.

In looking over (very quickly) the first few dozen ads, I found you could even have a "treadmill desk" so you can walk and exercise while you work. Now we're getting somewhere...maybe! I discovered in my studies that it is a proven fact you learn much more when you are active while studying...such as on a treadmill & reading. Really! Go find the book, "Brain Rules." You will be fascinated by what is being discovered. Ah, but I digress.

Recently I disassembled our treadmill and carried it, piece by piece, out to my office. There I reassembled it, so I could use it in a warmer climate than our unheated garage. I figured if I didn't have to put on long-johns, parka and gloves to go use the treadmill (hey, at least I didn't get rained or snowed on in the garage) then maybe I would find more time to do some healthy exercise through the winter.

Ok, winter is here, the office is definitely warmer than the garage, so why aren't I out there more often? Why indeed. It is this thing called time...and discipline. This week it's been twice, so far.

Perhaps I will let you know how I am doing. Then again, perhaps I won't. Especially if I'm not doing well. So here's my challenge...be sure to ask me how I'm doing. With that kind of motivation, perhaps I can be a bit more diligent about arranging my schedule.

You know, we really get done what we really want to get done. When it comes right down to it, we do what we really want to do. We will find time, find the funds (usually) and we will do what we really set our minds to doing. Even if it's a boring exercise on the treadmill.

It is a new year. What have you set your mind to doing this year? Treadmill, anyone?