Mom to the Screaming Masses: I Fail at Commitment

Or I have a need to be committed, I have yet to decide.

I struggle with follow through. I'm a grand one for saying - yes, I will certainly do this or that, even if it requires a repetitive practice for months at a time -

Although I *did* finish NaBloPoMo last year, and I *did* make my Black Belt - those are oddities.

But even though I give up, I keep circling back and picking up. I'm not sure what that says about me - either I'm weak and give up too easily, or that I'm a glutton and keep coming back for more of the same.

Today I went back to Crossfit stuff. So I'm beginning again, I guess, with this stuff.

Project 18/366 - round 1 8:14, round 2 8:15, round 3 8:45. Executed with 8kg kettlebells - which are a bit over 17 pounds each. My arms, they be tired, yo. And my palms be blistery.

And to keep true to my promise, here's yesterday's photo:

Project 17/366 - the only one of my kids studies

Wanna lay odds on how long it'll take me to give up each of these? And, maybe, remember to use spell check when I type so fast!

About Me

WANTED, Carmen, mom to the Masses, for dangerous undertakings inside and outside the home. Last seen with her partner The Hubster, and six accomplices (Nikolas 19, Allegra 17, Mackenzie 14, Gabriel 12, Emma 9 and Riley 8). This fugitive is considered armed (with epi pens and inhalers) and dangerous, especially when she hasn't had her morning coffee. She is particularly difficult to recognize due to an 80 pound weight loss (size 18-20 down to 6-8!), and has been known to hide beneath large piles of laundry. She's a fan of running races, has her Black Belt in Muay Thai and can be found reading, training Crossfit, boxing or running to the store for milk and bread. And coffee. Always the Coffee.

Comments

I commented on this post, I don't know why it disappeared. You won't fail. By just trying you won't fail.
Of course, now I'm wondering what a "clean and jerk" is and also a "bat wing". *g*
Best wishes!

Posted by: Brandy | January 20, 2012 at 01:14 AM

Thanks for sharing this article. I am a Massage Therapist and I have believed in the importance of physical activity. I now have some research to back my rationale to implement at least 20 minutes per day of aerobic activity. I am going to search for some supplemental to jogging, jump ropes and kids aerobic dance dvd's so that I advise my clients to try incorporating exercise as a lifelong habit! I love the ideas of using stationary bikes, dance dance revolution type games etc. Thanks so much for your blog.

Posted by: John | January 23, 2012 at 04:23 PM