Consistency

I'm having a hard time determining if consistency is something that can be cultured and learned, or if it is the byproduct of simply creating habits, but one thing is for sure:


Being consistent produces results.


I'm attempting to be consistent in a lot of things.  Writing in my blog, expressing art in some form, training.  A lot of things I start and then drop.  It's unfortunate, because I have first hand experience on what doing something consistently will do for me. 


The main thing I've done consistently in the past few months is working out.  Not running (Stupid snow), but hitting the gym during the week.  Fortunately for me, I have a gym at my work.  On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I forego half my lunch in order to take another half an hour in the afternoon.  It's a great break from work, and I usually feel great after working out.  And the results have been showing.  While I didn't get results as quickly as I hoped (This is what would normally deter me), I'm seeing definitive progress. 


First, I've surpassed my previous all-time record for bench press.  Secondly, one day, I started feeling up my arms and I realized that there was a lot more bumps than had ever been there before.  Finally, I'm feeling like I've got more energy.  All great signs!


Now, I'll keep envisioning what I can do if I get all of these habits into place that I want.  Until then, I'm just going to keep making lifestyle changes.  It's no longer (entirely) about me losing weight.  It's about living a healthier lifestyle.  I don't remember where I heard this quote, but "I don't want to spend my life getting into shape, I want to be in shape to live my life"