The Laws of Physics

Inertia is the principle that objects at rest tend to stay at rest and also that objects in motion tend to stay in motion.

I have been inert for about six months. Inert in my physical fitness, inert in my mental fitness and inert in my social growth.

This past weekend, with all its foibles, has spurred me on to create the life that I want. I want to be more active, I want to do things that do not revolve around food and wine (though I still love both), I want to be productive.

To that end, I started my half marathon training program this week. And yesterday, when every fiber of my being screamed at me to take a nap, I got on the treadmill and pounded out 3 miles. And I felt better for it.

This morning I woke up at 5:45am. Wally was in his crate whining (he's a dog, not a gimp that I keep chained up - google it, Mom). Normally, I'd roll over, go back to sleep until 7:30am or so. Instead, I popped out of bed, grabbed Wally and went for a 30 minute walk. Not because I had to exercise this morning (It's my scheduled day off) but because I just wanted to go for a walk with my dog.

So, it appears that I may have broken through the inertia and may have "momentum." I keep it in quotes because I am not sure that I am there yet. But I have my eye on the prize and am going to keep working for it because sitting on the couch just isn't that fun any more.

Take care, dear readers. I'm gaining momentum.