Last night at 7pm, I realized I had told everyone I was going to work out today.
But the truth was, I’ve really liked not working out. I like sleeping in until 6ish and going to work. I like coming home right away after work and not having to get gross.
And you want to know what makes it worse? I weighed myself and I am only 1lb higher than when I went in for surgery. Now my pants aren’t fitting because my stomach is still swollen but the scale? It doesn’t show a gain. So in my twisted, screwed up mind, I find this as a self-defined excuse!
GGGAAAHHHH!!!!!
I know, I know, I KNOW I will feel good after… I just have to do it.
Being healthy includes working out.
So I did what I knew had to be done.
I texted an accountability partner.
There. Now I can’t take it back. I texted Jen and that means she’ll be waiting for me.
Then, I got up and got my workout clothes ready .
I watched a few short moments of t.v. and then I fell asleep by 9:30pm. Asleep by 9:30 which is just perfect because I woke up today at 5:45am to hit the gym. 8 hours of sleep… just like I like it.
And then… all was right in my world again because I had started my weekend with a workout.
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Way to go, Jen!!! Can’t wait to hear how you felt post-workout
Work it girl! You can do this, you have come to far not to! So proud of you for getting back on that horse
GOOD FOR YOU!! I’ve been sucking badly with the workouts through the holidays. So many creative excuses to be had. humbug
I wish I had the determination and will power like you. My best excuse these days is I hate to change into my gym clothes. Does any one has a solution for it? Please tell me how can I kick my self to the gym?
Wear your gym clothes to sleep if you have an AM workout. Or get a cute new shirt or headband – that always does it for me. I’m super jazzed to “show off” my new clothes – and I can ONLY wear them to the gym as a “reward” for going. I swear, it works 100% of the time!!!!
I am paying for a kid in college and have no money for a gym, but maybe this will help you – I keep athletic shoes in my car. Every day I find a chance to go to a mall and walk laps as fast as I can. You don’t have to change clothes and it doesn’t really seem like exercise, it’s just fun. And yet, it works. My goal is at least 49 minutes every day but 60 is even better. And the fast walk makes you feel like doing more exercise – remember exercise begets exercise in my opinion. The more youndo, the more motivation you have. So if you don’t want to change clothes and/or don’t feelmlike working out, just head to the mall and take a (fast) walk.
I meant 40 minutes, 49 was an error and seems…odd. Like it has a special meaning or something. Sorry.
And this just encouraged me to hit the treadmill. Might as well get this last wave of holiday-ness started on the right foot.
Awesome! You have come so far and are such an inspiration. Even this post is great because it is real. You have conquered but still admit how hard it is.
Learning to love exercise … hard work. But, your body will love you, right? Right?!
Thanks for motivating me to be healthier.
<3 great job, lady. Proud of you for going – and even more proud of you for admitting you didn't want to go. You'll be back in the swing of things in no time!
Well, whatever it takes to make us move, right? ^^
All was right in your world again because you want it to be right…
Happy New Year!
-Patrick
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http://responsibility199.wordpress.comll was right in my world again because
why is it so easy to stop doing something that makes you feel so good and is so good for you? This is certainly not a novel thought, but it’s just so freaking weird, it continually blows my mind.
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