Yesterday had so much potential:
I was going to go for a run in the morning: I was up early – and was actually awake – but I didn’t go. Why didn’t I go? I have no idea. I just didn’t.
Strike one.
I was going to get a great upper body workout (and have tons of fun!) kayaking in the afternoon, but the weather was not conducive to doing so – my kayaking buddy and I decided that sitting in a little boat on a river during a thunderstorm didn’t sound like the wisest plan. I didn’t do any other workout in its place.
Strike two.
I was going to cook a healthy meal for dinner. I had a craving and caved to it – I ordered pizza and wings instead.
Strike three.
And then it was 9:00 at night. I hadn’t gotten any exercise in, and I had crap for dinner. I started feeling really bad – disappointed in myself. Guilty for not doing things I knew I should, and doing things I knew I shouldn’t.
I had struck out.
Except that I didn’t. It occurred to me that it’s not “three strikes and you’re out.” Rather, you’re constantly “at bat.” You might get a bunch of strikes one day, and a bunch of base hits the next. Maybe even a home run or two. A few strikes in a row doesn’t mean I can’t still win the game. It just means I need to try harder – keep my eye on the ball.
I realized that the day wasn’t over yet. So I broke out my 30 Day Shred
Afterward, I felt so much better. Physically, yes, but also mentally. While I was feeling guilty and down on myself at 9:00, a 30-minute workout changed that around completely, and by 9:30 I was feeling great.
I just need to remember that in the baseball game of life, you’re always at bat.
