Fit4Miracles

I have to admit today was a low (LOW!) motivation day.

I did NOT want to work out.

My morning was filled with cleaning, kiddos, and errands.  After lunch my Sam’s trip turned into a chicken cooking extravaganza.  I bought several pounds of chicken and instead of just freezing it all, I had about 7 meals cooking at the same time.  When I was done, I had several meals in the freezer, but I was tired, and of course, as soon as napland was calling so was my husband: “This is the only time today that you can work out.”  Ugh!

Like a grouchy sloth I went up to change into my work-out clothes, but all I really wanted to do was get in my bed!  I almost did.  But I remembered that thing called perseverance.  I really just wanted to ignore it!  I couldn’t though.  I knew that I had worked too hard over the last 7 months to give into laziness or fatigue (but oh how I wanted to!).

I did go to the gym, and as I was working out, I realized that I had had many days like this one.  It wasn’t something new.  I knew  that I would have many more.  But I also realized the importance of relying on what I had learned and the necessity of going through the motions even if I didn’t want to.  If I could just put one foot in front of the other, one exercise after another, eventually I would have a complete workout.  Some days it feels good to be done, and I feel better.  Other days I’m still tired but at least I did it!

So here are some things that might help beat the motivation blues:

-Get out the door:  put your work-out clothes on, put your shoes on, get the keys, and head out.  Don’t look back!

-Go through the motions.  Rely on the work-outs that you normally do; each step might get easier.

-Smile.

-Work out with a friend.

-Change up your routine.  Take a walk.  Swim.  Try the elliptical.  Box.

-Try group classes.

-Maybe enlist a trainer for added support.

-Add new music to your ipod.

-Find something on the tv that you like.

-Give yourself grace.

Am I the only one that feels this way?  I’m sure there are other good ideas out there.  Feel free to share!

This post was written a few weeks ago, but I certainly have days like this every week.  I would love to hear how you stay motivated!

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