I like to look back at my past. That made me wonder it turtles have memories? Does he even remember what year he won the race against the hare? What was his winning time? Did he get a trophy? Did the hare get a silver medal? Was it part of the Olympics? If so, what country were they from?
I did some research, and yes, turtles do remember stuff. They are capable of remembering where their nest (home) is, and where to find food. Yeah, that sounds like me. A typical man. I know where i live and how to find the kitchen.
It amazes me to look back and small choices from ten, twenty, thirty, forty, and fifty years ago affect me today. One area that I believe this is true is exercise. I have always tried to stay in shape. That shape was changed, especially around my belt, from flat to round. I would hate to think how big my gut would be if I didn't make an effort to work it off.
I go to the gym and work out five days a week for an hour a day. If I don't go to the gym, I will substitute walking trail, walking at the lake or walking around my neighborhood. I am also going to start riding my bike again. I didn't ride much last year but I have more time with retirement to get back to it.
I feel good after working out. I don't enojoy it as I'm doing it. It always gets me how slow a clock ticks when you are exercising compared to when you are watching TV. What's up with those clocks?
Every weight I lift, (not too many or too much), every step I run or walk, and every bike I pedal are little steps to better health down the line. It might not seem like much but it adds up. When I ride the stationary bike at the gym, I usually go eleven or twelve miles. That would be about sixty miles a week or three thousand miles a year. That is burning up some calories.
I may not be the fastest rabbits but I'm a slow and steady turtle. Working daily on little goals to make it to bigger goals of better health. (Last night I ate home made chocoate cookies) I wanted you to know I'm keeping it real. Don't ask me how many I had? lol
Doing little things today to make tomorrow better.