My name is Justin Strawser, and I am fat.
This declaration of physical unfitness (while not surprising in the least, I'm sure) is not intended to evoke sympathy. For every “Awe, Justin, don't say that about yourself” comment, I fall deeper and deeper into an unhealthy mindset. By believing there is not a problem, I'm only hurting myself even more. I am what I am.
The only question now is what I'm going to do about it.
I spent the last month vlogging 30 days straight in June. I spent every day shooting a video, editing a video, rendering a video, and uploading a video. Not to mention the overlapped time replying to comments on said videos, thanking subscribers because they seemingly liked my videos, and watching other people's videos. The process takes an average of four hours a day (sometimes less, sometimes more). I followed a schedule and I kept to that schedule. I didn't miss a day. I made sure I didn't miss a day.
Why the hell, I thought to myself, can't you commandeer that dedication to a relatively inane hobby and apply that to make yourself a healthier person?
Answer: You shouldn't say hell, and there is no reason you can't. And why not make a video project out of it to entice your body and mind a little more? You know, feature your progress on your videos and blog?
Reply: Right-O, Good Chap! Let's do it.
Henceforth, for at an hour each day in July, I will exercise, whether walking at the local park, steps with Wii Fit, or using the machines at the gym. I will exercise. I will exercise. If I don't, I am not allowed to make a video that week unless it's about how I failed. Let's call this project EEDJ (Exercise Every Day in July).
This is yet another new and challenging experience for me (which is pitiful, I realize) and something I can't afford to fail (even more than VEDJ), so I'd love to have some help, support, and accountability. If you have suggestions, tips to keep motivated, or words of wisdom, please leave 'em below.
This sounds like a GREAT idea Justin! I will definitely be there to cheer you on and provide stern finger waggles if you fail a bit here and there.
ReplyDeleteThe advice I would offer immediately is to not over do it right off the bat. If you work out really hard for the first couple of days, you'll be too sore to get an effective amount of exercise done the next few days. It's a matter of taking small steps the become increasingly larger as you build up your strength and endurance. Oh, and get healthier too!
I know you can do it Justin, and your subscribers will be there to support you. *hugs*
Justin, I'm really proud of you. The focus should always be your health and if you're ready to tackle this head on, then go for it, man!
ReplyDeleteI promise I'll leave a comment every day in July. That way you know I'm stalking you, along with a load of other friends and best friends, I'm sure! ;)
I sent you an email full of 'em. CHOCK FULL.
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