The theme for Biggest Loser this season is "No Excuses", which I think is great. Because right now I am full of excuses:
There is no way I can wake up at 6 am to work out...
It's too dark outside and I have no one to run with...
My neighborhood stinks to run in...
I just put in a 10 hour day at work, I deserve to sit on the couch and watch TV all night...
I can't wake up on time to make a healthy lunch...
They took me out to lunch - I had to get the big burger with greasy french fries...
Well, the truth is Cicily, there's always going to be a reason in your life why you "can't" workout or eat healthy. So unless you make it a priority in your life, then it's not going to happen. And it's not going to be any one's fault but yours. (Do you like how I'm talking to myself? I'm trying to give my self a pep talk).
Great news is Cole and I get to go to Hawaii in May! I am so excited and I really want to get in awesome shape, but I am having a hard time getting motivated. I just keep making up excuse after excuse. I kind of, well really let myself go during the holidays and now I have a lot of work to do. I'd really like to see myself looking good on this beach. :)
How do ya'll get past those excuses and get motivated even while you are corralling kids, working long hours, or just being too lazy? I need to get my health Mojo back! HELP!
I have learned that getting out of bed at 6:45 to get the kids up for school is just as hard as getting out of bed at 5:15 to workout. The difference is, when I just barely roll out of bed in time to wake up the kids I'm groggy and grumpy and feel guilty about not running. Long story short- everything seems to go smoother, I'm happier(and that means everyone is happier) and I've done something for MYSELF to sort of fill my cup for the day. Plus I don't feel as guilty sneaking in a little nap later. Tell yourself whatever your doing instead of working out is not going to feel as good as when you're done getting a good sweat on.
ReplyDeleteYou'll do great sis. We all go through funks just keep on keepin on.
You just feel that much better when you get up and get going. I never finish a workout thinking, "gee that stunk I wish I would have stayed in bed." You always feel glad you did it. And Hawaii is a good goal. We are going to Mexico in Feb and that was my motivation to get this baby weight off. You can do it!!!
ReplyDeleteit probably takes a few times to get in the habit. then it's easier! I'm talking about practicing the guitar of course
ReplyDeleteOh Cicily, you are so wonderful! I love you for your honesty, and your great big wonderful personality! Think of your workout as preparing your stamina for when the kids come, physically, spiritually, and mentally! Nothing more harder, nothing more rewarding! Mom
ReplyDeleteOh fun!!!! Hawaii is going to be a blast and cut yourself some slack! I'm sure you are doing fine!!! :) Good luck though!
ReplyDeleteSo where do you live in Boise?! I reallly need some help! I say once you have kids...it's your ESCAPE to exercise. Seriously you will be fine! Maybe we can play city league next year when I'm down there like old timeS!
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