Expectations!

In an earlier post, I told you all that I started an exercise program at Curves.   I've been going now for five months!!!! Almost every week, three times a week,  I owe it all to my good friend Jonelle who encourages me to go with her.   Exercise with a friend is the way to go! Curves recently changed their system so that a computer chip follows you around as you exercise!  At the end of the session, I know how many calories I expended, what parts of my body I didn't work out well, and where I need improvement.  This kind of feedback, I could do without.  I know its good for me but I tried real hard to meet my goals today and it didn't show up on the scores!!

The goals were set by me!  When I was being tested, I pushed myself and wanted to score high.  Little did I know that this scoring high, would push me beyond my heartbeats!!!  My expecations were higher than my physical capabilities.  And now everytime I exercise, I have to tell myself that I am not a failure that at least I am up and moving.  But when that little chip says I am not meeting my previous scores, something inside me says I have to push harder and when I do -- my heart beats faster, my blood flows faster and I think I am going to have an heart attack!   Maybe I shouldn't have made my expectations so high when setting my goals!!   

I should work up to a certain goal then move up again.  Setting a number of goals to get to my final goal which is a healthier me!!

What have I learned?   Set goals that aren't impossible!  and....lose a few pounds so my heart doesn't beat so fast when exercising!!  There goes me and setting "impossible" goals!!!  Back to goal setting!