First blog post of the year. I wish I had something groundbreaking to write!
I did indeed make a list of New Year Resolutions, most of which aren't health/fitness/weight loss related, but I did promise myself I would focus more on fitness and getting back to working out regularly! I decided I don't have to go to the gym to workout, I can, but don't have to. I had to give myself permission because I have this thing in my head that it's not a "real" workout unless it's in a gym, which I know isn't true. We have a ton of workout equipment, so do my in-laws who live literally on the next street (I'm talking Olympic bar, squat rack, and more weight than I could ever lift), not to mention I can run outside, do workout videos; the options are endless. The gym is a great place to workout, and I hope to get in there from time to time to make the payment worth it (a whole $15 a month), but I've gotten hung up on the whole gym thing and turned my nose up at other workouts. Talk about DUMB too, so instead of getting in some (what I considered) half-assed home workout, I sat on my lazy butt doing nothing instead. Goes to show the lengths my excuses will go.
I still plan on doing the New Rules of Lifting for Women (I swear!!!!), but for now I've settled for committing (you've heard that one before right!? I'm such a flake!) to doing the 30 Day Shred. #1 it's so incredibly convenient and fast! #2 I really am out of shape (after 1 day of 30DS I'm so sore I am miserable -- did day 2 anyway though!). #3 I sometimes need to give myself baby steps when getting into something I don't enjoy. So that's my temporary plan. I do also want to start running again within the next week, making my goal to get out twice a week or so. Nothing crazy, just a couple runs a week.
The thing with working out for me is that it's only enjoyable when I feel strong and fit, which of course only happens after you've been working out for a while. When I start back up after not having worked out for a while, it's so miserable and just reminds me of how lame I've been and how much further along I could be if I'd have stayed consistent. I really hate that! I'm sure most/many people are like that as well. Anyway, here's to a year of fitness!
Great, inspirational post.
ReplyDeleteI, too, have mental rules about which exercise is "real" and which is not. I agree, this is DUMB. I parked in the "way out" the other day and walked to the grocery, Staples, and Wal-Mart. In my mind, I discounted this as exercise, but the next day I could feel it in my legs because I have "back-slid" so much with the exercise.
I was so pumped in November when I felt really strong and fit, that I decided I must be done and quit. Like you, I don't know why it is so difficult to keep at it.
"It is only enjoyable when I feel strong and fit, which of course only happens after you've been working out for a while." So, so true.
I am 40 years older than you, and have different goals, but the mental part is the same. It seems so easy for some people and such a struggle for me. Regards, Gail
Steph- Love this! Although I have been fit most of my life. No lomger being a trainer or fitness instructor, but now just MOM has really been unsettling. Thanks for encouraging me to work out again soon, and religiously!
ReplyDeleteI will pray for you on the rest of your goals. Keep it up!
DENA