I think it’s a good sign, Waldo, that in spite of feeling humiliated you still feel comfortable enough to post about it on your blog. Your long-term success improves if you’re capable of getting past the initial phases of feeling embarrassed and hopeless because those are two key reasons why some people quit after only a month. But since you’re willing to “own” it, I think you stand a good chance of being able to stick with it until you start seeing measurable improvement.

And I have a feeling measurable improvement is a great way to motivate you. I fully expect to see posts where you write things like “a month ago I could do 10 pushups in 45 seconds, now I can do 16.” When can we expect a spreadsheet breaking down the metrics for your exercise regimen? ;-)

Posted by Sam on 14 January 2008 @ 9am

Give that chicken fat back to the chickens, and don’t be chicken again

Posted by Bubby on 14 January 2008 @ 2pm

I would document the hell out of this if it wouldn’t make my wife crazy. It strikes her as exhibitionism. So I’ll just skate along that line and see how I do. :)

Posted by Waldo Jaquith on 14 January 2008 @ 9pm

Waldo, I promise you that if you keep at it, you will be surprised at how rapid your improvement will be…that is if you survive the next few sessions.

Posted by robert legge on 19 January 2008 @ 8pm