Courage to Change the Things I Can...

"God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference". ~The Serenity Prayer


So, the last few weeks I've been feeling crummy about where I'm at with my physical fitness. It's getting colder and I'm a lot less apt to hop on my bike to make a quick trip to the fruit market or the bank. I'm not preparing for any rides (okay, so I only did one, but who's counting). I'm not walking to the library as frequently as when the kids were out of school.



Also, I am an admitted chocoholic. I LOVE dark chocolate and everybody knows it. If it is in the house, I will eat it. If it is not in the house, I will buy it. It is somewhat of an addiction. All of the healthy muffin recipes that I make...I stuff them chock full of chocolate chips which kind of eliminates the healthy factor.



Last but not least, I hate to exercise unless it is fully disguised in pure fun. I love to play softball because I have a competitive spirit and I get to leave the house to hang with friends. I like to ride my bike because I am going somewhere--I am riding with a purpose of arriving at a destination. But walking on a treadmill...not so much.



So as I was wishing I was in better shape, eating healthier and exercising more, I said to myself, "This is YOUR CHOICE. If you don't like it, change it". How often do I sit around feeling badly about something that I have total control over? Feeling powerless when I am fully empowered to make a change?



So, here it is, friends. I am joining the gym. I am always somewhat embarrassed to go to the gym as I look like a dufus trying to figure out how to work half of the machines. But I am going to do it, because I am tired of feeling bad about it!



Is there something in your life that you feel badly about that you have the ability to change? I'm curious. Share if you can and maybe we can all encourage each other!



Also, check out this HILARIOUS link of Brian Regan talking about feeling like a loser at the gym. You'll get a great laugh for the day.

http://comedians.jokes.com/brian-regan/videos/brian-regan---the-gym