I'm sitting here trying to convince myself to workout. I will, I promise. But some days, I need the convincing. I'm on my third week of working out and have managed to get at least a mile in every day but two since I started. (And those were in the first week!) Some people might be able to set a schedule of three to five days, but for now, I need it to happen every single day in hopes that it will become a habit.
The truth is that I have been hoping that it will get easier. Spoiler alert: It's not. My legs hurt and it makes me whine and there have been days where I hate every sweaty moment of it. (On the other days, it's only every other minute.) But here's the thing: it's the only way. It's the only option I am allowing myself to even consider. I'm trying to eat healthier, to make better, more educated choices. Most days I am. I don't flip out if I don't.
The thing that continues to be a great help to me is our little support system. Having people who will both cheer and commiserate with you helps tremendously. In the past, goals and rewards haven't really done much to entice me. I don't know if they will this time, but I'm starting to make a few small goals.
1) I want to be able to wear the boxes of clothes that I own but cannot currently fit into. (at least two tubs and half of my closet.)
2) To be down twenty pounds by my birthday (October 1). Just found out yesterday that Tara (and Macy) are going to be here visiting, so I can't wait to get all of my girlies together for a celebration. Hoping 31 is going to be my favorite birthday ever!
3) To be able to really run by spring. (As in most of my workout. Or at track practice.)
Those are what I have so far. But I am adding new ones all the time. Also, I've been thinking it's time to revisit the old bucket list. Maybe we will do that later this week...
I know several of you have shared that you have started your own little revolutions. How's it going?
My daughter had a really fun post on her blog yesterday, relating to a manageable bucket list...I'm thinking about my own now. Here's the link if you want to check it out-
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Keep going. I have been good these past couple of weeks but have a procedure tomorrow which means I can't eat anything but liquids and chalk dust today so I''m not exercising. Hopefully I will get back to it on Thursday.
I read your daughter's post! I loved it! I have a list on here that I have been sort of keeping tabs on. I try to revisit it at least once a year or so. But now I may have to switch it up!
DeleteAnd I am going to keep going! I just like to be transparent on here and not seem like every day I'm loving it and it's an easy choice. I appreciate the encouragement!
Well, I moved an entire platform of sound equipment this morning...now I'm going to walk. Bleh!
ReplyDeleteYuck! I wish it was cool enough for me to stand walking outside but I just can't take the heat! The weekend is supposed to be a little cooler, so maybe then.
Deleteno matter your size or fitness level there will always be days when you really don't want to work out. i usually work out 4 to 5 days a week. some of them i'm dragging myself all the way to the gym. while i'm working out somedays i hate every minute of it. other days i look forward to working out. i think you have the right idea though about making it a habit and not beating yourself up about it if things don't go as well as you had hoped certain days. i usually feel really good after i work out though even on those days i struggled to get myself to do it. just keep working at it! good luck!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jennifer! My whole mindset is so different this time. I have no doubt that it is going to happen for me. Even when I am hating it, I still want to do it. I'm glad I started now so that it can be part of the plan once I start back to work in a few weeks. And Happy Birthday!
DeleteI know what you mean about the clothes. I have tub after tub of clothes from every size I've been. I want my "new" wardrobe for this year to be my old clothes!
ReplyDeleteI have so many that I love, especially my dresses! I really want to wear them again. Plus I have a few shirts that I am close to being able to wear and I'm hoping to get in not long after school starts.
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