It's #fitnessfriday, so cue the sweatbands and yoga pants!
Truth be told... I haven't worked out since last Saturday. And I'm not even sure that counted. I participated in a 5K with my family. I ran half of it and walked the remainder at a verrryyy slow pace. Seriously, a 70-year old man passed me and finished before I did. He even made some grand-dad joke about there being gin at the water stations. But I do this. I work out five days in a row and then take off the next two weeks! I have never been consistent with my workouts, although now that I have shared this silly truth with the world, maybe I will be better about it.
Maybe.
Another truth: I am procrastinating going to the gym right now. It's 8:37pm on a FRIDAY and I am sitting at Starbucks. The gym is literally right across the road, it only takes one game of chicken to get there. Yet, here I sit. Generating a list of all the excuses I've told myself today in order not to go. They are:
- You need 30 more minutes of sleep. Sleep longer.
- Okay you're up, but your coffee hasn't kicked in yet.
- It's too hot to go for a run or a walk, you'll drown in the humidity.
- Too late now, you have to get ready for work.
- You've literally been standing on your feet ALL DAY at work. And on cement floors! The last thing you want to do is stand on them more.
- You really just want to watch the next episode of Friday Night Lights because, Tim Riggins.
- You need to write a new bog post.
- You don't want to sweat in your clothes. You've only been in that t-shirt and leggings for one hour and could get another use out of them tomorrow.
- You've already showered today. Go tomorrow morning so you can shower immediately after and not be wasteful by taking two showers in one day.
- Your Fitbit isn't charged. What's the point of working out if your steps don't count?
This list is RIDICULOUS!! I would probably have more energy if I worked out in the morning, my body wouldn't require three cups of coffee, there is no "blog-God" telling me I have to write a post by any specific time or date, and I can shower at the gym and waste their water, not my own! The only item on that list that is a realistic concern is my Fitbit not being charged. I'm serious. That thing is powerfully motivational.
Are you with me? Do you commit-to-quit before you even begin? Maybe you are diligent with your workouts, but this "talking-yourself-out-of-things" comes in another aspect of your life. Like dating, working, self-reflection, organizing, managing your bills, or strengthening your relationship with God. So, how do you get over it? You suck it up and just do it! Make it a priority in your life. Focus on the positive and how you will feel once you have accomplished what you wanted to accomplish. Generate a list of reasons WHY YOU MUST do it.
Or maybe Starbucks kicks you out because they are closing and you're forced to get a move on it. Either way, I encourage you to change your outlook. I'm going to change mine.
