Don’t worry, I’m not talking about my diabetes management. At least, not directly. I’m still doing all the “D” stuff (insulin, checking, counting, confusing, etc.)
I’m talking about playing basketball.
I haven’t played since 2/12/09. And I don’t miss it. What’s up with that?
I find that I’m not really sure what to do about it. If I force myself too much will I completely spaz out and rebel hardcore against it? If I allow myself too much slack will I stay stuck in a mode of not going?
Maybe taking a break every now and then is alright? Or maybe not?
I’m trying to explore why I’m not feeling into it. I know that if I would just go and do it, that I’ll have fun and feel better, so what’s stopping me from going? I just don’t get it.
My first thoughts are that it is nothing to do with the basketball itself, but rather all of the baggage that goes with it, both “diabetically” and logistically. As good as exercise is for you, it adds a WHOLE BUNCH of extra work and unpredictability to your diabetes management. And that affects my motivation to do all of the logistical stuff (get my gear washed, packed, and with me, get my work stuff situated before and after, the whole locker room thing, etc.).
It’s all bullshit excuses that I’m using to justify to myself that it is alright to skip it. I know this, but it doesn’t make me feel bad (which isn’t the best way to do it either).
I guess I’m trying to be a little more gentle and forgiving of myself, and I don’t want to force myself into doing something I’m not really into. At least not yet…
I say if you dont miss it, then you dont need it right now. When you actually start to feel guilty about not doing it, its time do SOMETHING that makes you feel good…whatever that may be! Heck, I didn’t miss my treadmill for a year! Although I paid for it dearly (weight gain!) I didn’t realize how much I needed and loved it until it was back! You’ll get there….you just need a break!
I have no advice, but I’m in the same place with my gym attendance. If you figure it out, let me know! Or maybe we could pick a return date (per George’s advice) together…. Sounds like there are a few others who might join the club.
Hey Scott –
You need a brand new sport or exercise. I bet boredom has something to do with it. I get bored with my routine, so I need to kick it up a notch with different things. It seems to work for me. 🙂
I s’pose it depends on why you play bball to begin with; if the main point of it is for fun and you’re not feelin’ it, let it go for now and do something else that brings you ENJOYment. If the main point is for exercise, then maybe you’re just in an exercise slump and could do something else that feels easier for you to handle and doesn’t involve a gym and all that crap. My guess is it’s a combo of both, as well as an outlet and a way to be a bit more social. As someone going… Read more »
Well, one thing I would recommend is that when you do play basketball again do not wear your iPhone around your neck. 😉
Seriously though I don’t think taking a short break is bad. I agree with the others who recommend having a finite limit to your break though.