Pledge #2: Be Fit and Lose Weight

I have been reading Leo Babuta's The Power of Less. I admit that I have been taking my time to complete this book not that it is boring rather it is because I simply do not want to change. Change is a big thing and a big word. As much as we want to improve ourselves, there is this part of us that wants to hold on to what is old and familiar. This is the reason why we don't change jobs, don't venture to adopt new habits, to cut our hair to dress better etc. It is this fear of change that is keeping us from improving.

So right now on New Year eve I think it is best to get moving and change my old ways to new ways. Why? Because life is short damn it. If we keep looking over and sitting there wishing for something good to happen or wishing what would happened if we did not do this and that... we would not get very far.

I resolve to change for the better and reading Leo's book is helping me to write down and focus on what I want. Now Leo said to focus on one goal and then break it down to sub goals so this makes it more achievable. He also said focus on a 6 months goal and to start a habit for 21 days in which after this the habit will be something that we are able to do each day without thought.

So what's my pledge???

Goal: lose the damn weight and fit into all those cool pants that I bought and is lying down in my cupboard.

Sub goal: How to achieve? Exercise and eat less each day.

Weekly goal : ensure that I have exercise 3 times in a week (well for starters, later on I will focus on some goals like run up and down the stairs for 20 times per day).

Daily goal: exercise for 15 mins. How? incorporate exercise in my daily life by exercising in the morning. On the days I forget or get up late, I will walk up and down the stairs, do yoga or even stretch while I am watching TV. In the night, I will walk up and down the stairs for 23 times - this is the exact amount for one to lose weight and a way to slim down the thighs.

This seems to be a good plan. I now need to endeavor to remember this each day so I will not fail. When to set the goal - why this January 2011 before my projects start up again and I would be too busy. Wish me luck!!