On Staying Fit

Internal Motivations.

At the turn of the new year, most of us vow to take better care of our health – to exercise more, floss, lose weight, eat more fruits and vegetables – and spend the next few weeks exceeding our goals, high on the momentum of starting anew.  But then Gossip Girl and Mad Men resume, and friends have social viewings filled with  pizza and fried appetizers, and before we know it, four hours of couch-filled inactivity ensues.   And then Valentine’s Day rolls around (my annually-designated steak dinner), and birthdays with cupcakes, and Easter candy, mother’s day  brunches, and all of a sudden new year’s eve resolutions feel like distant memories, and the internal debate ensues about how to get on track and find motivation that truly sticks.  A few days ago, a (good) friend said (matter-of-factly) that she flosses every day, as if this feat were actually part of her daily routine (is that even possible?). Ninety-six hours later, I’m going 4 out of 5 days strong, an accomplishment I’ve failed at for at least a decade of January promises.  (Plus, I have a dental exam on June 6^th.)  Enjoy!

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