I’m ready to start over.
I was active when I was a child but during my teenage years I became very inactive. I rarely get any exercise (except walking between classes) and I’ve decided I don’t want to be like this anymore. I want to be healthier.
Part of my inspiration is contortion. A couple years ago when I first saw Cirque du Soleil and the contortionists I fell in love. I thought I want to do that. But I never did because I felt like I was too old. You’re supposed to get into that stuff when you’re young, right?
Well, it helps but it’s not required. So recently I decided that I’m going to start over and start exercising. I do want to, eventually, practice contortion but for now I’ve got to regain flexibility. I lost a lot of flexibility sitting in this office chair all day for years.
Will I ever get flexible and strong enough to practice some contortion? I don’t know. But I am going to get healthier.
I’m starting small by going back to the basics; nothing extreme. I’ve been doing warm ups by jogging, jumping jacks, or walking with my mom. Then I’ve been doing stretches. Enough that I stretch but not far enough that I hurt myself. The hard part of all this is patience. Hurting myself will hinder my progress so I need a lot of patience.
I’ve also been doing some weight lifting. Gaining flexibility is great but I need to be strong as well. Our neighbors had a weight machine they were getting rid of so we got it for free. It’s conveniently located next to our living room so we can work out and watch tv. I also see it every time I walk by so I don’t forget that we have it.
My dad is making me drink an Ensure High Protein every day to help build muscle and help give me some vitamins I need.
In the past I had several ‘health spurts’ but they never lasted. This time I don’t want to give up.
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