9 out of 10 monkeys believe they are not behind glass

I didn’t really make any new year resolutions. The whole subject of resolutions is kind of a silly thing anyhoot… since most of us make “resolutions” year round anyway. Having it fall on the first day of the new year won’t improve your chances of making it stick.

The amazing thing is the communal nature of resolutions. Ask 10 people what they want to do this year, and nine of them will give you a fitness resolution. The need to stick to a plan this time round and lose some of that extra weight. What I am always thinking in the back of mind when I hear that, is the general ridiculousness of the sentiment. I mean, seriously, if you wanted to make a change in your life in terms of health, you would choose to live differently. Health really is lifestyle. Health is not a diet, or a fad, or a pill you can take. So a resolution to go on a diet, or get fit, or just plan make that change is silly. Most people just set themselves up for failure.

I think the trick is to make a small step one week at a time. Small choices make small gains. Decide to take the stairs or skip the ice cream one night. Setting a big goal can work for some people, but I think those people are freaks anyway. On the other hand, small goals can work for everyone.

I wish I could be that fitness crazie that is always working out or eating healthy or being a general nut. But I just can’t be. It is waaaaaaaaay to much work when there are other things to do. So, right back to the sustainable fitness question… how do I maintain a sustainable level of health?

Oh don’t expect an answer from me, because I honestly don’t have one. I keep having to try new things… that is the only way I keep going… and I haven’t even been “going” for the last couple months because of this stupid knee. I even given my knee a nickname so I can curse it properly.

Mr. Fuckinee.