The State of the Workout Resolution

It occurred to me that we haven't yet posted on the "state" of this resolution- where we are, how we're doing, what's hard/what's easy, basically- how we are doing with it.
And there have been some interesting and surprising lessons learned already - first and foremost that we only have about 10 days left of this resolution (!).

I think what has surprised me the most, is how easy this resolution is to carry out in comparison to Not Eating Out. When measured against a resolution that literally took so much commitment, tempted us around every corner and there was almost no room for error, this challenge has shown me almost how easy it is to commit to working out in relation to that.

In hindsight, Not Eating Out was SO challenging- so much more so than we ever expected and I almost can't imagine how any of these others will be able to compare to the time, energy and dedication that first challenge took (For real.).

So, simply put, this resolution only requires about an hour of commitment every day, and really only affects me, not those around me- meaning, I'm not having to cancel to change plans due to the resolution (ie. not attend happy hours or social occasions). It's funny to think that doing this right after something so challenging makes me feel like I should never complain about working out- since it really is something that you can sneak into your day (with commitment, of course), but really, once you make the time commitment and get into some work out clothes- you are pretty much set.

What has been more challenging about this resolution is doing it together. With Not Eating Out- we both had to commit the same amount of time and energy and it really affected us both in very similar ways. With working out- we've noticed that we've carried out this resolution in pretty different ways- worked out at very different times, and since it's affecting our lives so much less, we don't talk about it nearly as much as the first resolution. So, while it has definitely been easier in many ways, it's almost been less fun in the sense that it's been less of a partnership effort and something we are taking on at the same time, with the same amounts of energy, time and discussion.

With that said, I think we definitely are feeling good about the amount of abs crunched, free weights lifted, lunges made and soar muscles every day.

10 days more- So, here's to 10 more days of commitment, soar muscles, the guy on 8 minute abs, bosu balls, new ideas and learnings!

Thanks for all of the support, ideas and love!