I have always identified myself as an athlete. As long as I don't have to run, I excel at sports. Even when overweight, I could kick ass at kickball and volleyball, especially.
Before I became overweight, I was a competitive high school athlete. I played soccer for twelve years and volleyball for six. I am going to be honest: I really, really miss competing on that level. One of my big, intangible goals is to be an athlete again. I am not yet quite sure what this looks like for me, but I guess that is what makes it intangible.
I do know the first step, though, even if the rest of the path is not visible: get moving.
So how does one do this when you are so out of shape that you have anxiety about going to the gym?
Hypothetically speaking, of course.
I am by no means an expert. If I was an expert on this, this blog would not exist, right? I can only say what has worked for me over the last month. So far, I have rocked the Wii Fit. I also have tried to go to my apartment complex gym during off times so I can avoid other folks until I feel more comfortable. Lastly, I have driven over to my parents' neighborhood, parked there and walked the two mile loop there (walking the streets where I live is not feasible because I live smack between to major highways).
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