Barriers to working out

bobbijodmb
bobbijodmb Posts: 463 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
I was working with a running coach the last couple weeks and he said something that has really hit home. He told me that everyone has barriers, but the people doing well, figure out what to do with those barriers.

Two weeks ago I started running outside. I was all about seeing barriers with running outside and saying hecks no. Example- ran, cold, too hot, too cold, tired, dark, etc. So two weeks ago, I started my first run outside, in the cold and pouring down rain. How did I get over the barriers? I dressed for the rain. And it actually wasn't that bad. SInce then I have dealt with rain, snow, more snow, and being cold. Invested in some nice running clothes and found some running friends.

So what are your barriers and how can you get past them =)

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  • The_Raspberry
    The_Raspberry Posts: 84 Member
    Wow, you are so right! I make so many excuses for not getting outside.

    But in all fairness, it is harder to run in -10 degrees (i get asthmatic like breathing after about 30 sec).

    And the worst part, I don't even go out walking, except on weekends. Because I do not feel comfortable walking by myself through the parks where I live when its dark out, and there aren't any real good places to walk close to my house except for the parks. Any tips on how to get over that?
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    A baby who is a wacky sleeper. The only time I can work out is when she sleeps, and if she doesn't sleep, well, there goes my workout. There's really no way to get over that until she gets older and grows out of it.
  • bobbijodmb
    bobbijodmb Posts: 463 Member
    Encourage a friend to go with you, if you have a dog bring them, there are apps you can download, find a safe place to walk, etc.

    I would do this for other things as well-- not just working outside. I am tired, I can't go to the gym today. It's my birthday, so that means I can eat whatever I want. I am broke, so I can't join a gym (but yet, I had money to go out to eat several times a month).

    I have just tried to change my thought process, to how can I get over this.
  • bobbijodmb
    bobbijodmb Posts: 463 Member
    A baby who is a wacky sleeper. The only time I can work out is when she sleeps, and if she doesn't sleep, well, there goes my workout. There's really no way to get over that until she gets older and grows out of it.

    I don't have kids, but some of my friends do. I offer to go spend time with their kids so they can get workouts in. It gets me some quality time with my sue-do nieces and nephews and they can try to get some workout in. Once its nice you can take fun stroller rides- we do that a lot as well. Or go to the mall just to walk around and push the cart -- or I will often carry them for an extra workout =)
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    A baby who is a wacky sleeper. The only time I can work out is when she sleeps, and if she doesn't sleep, well, there goes my workout. There's really no way to get over that until she gets older and grows out of it.

    I don't have kids, but some of my friends do. I offer to go spend time with their kids so they can get workouts in. It gets me some quality time with my sue-do nieces and nephews and they can try to get some workout in. Once its nice you can take fun stroller rides- we do that a lot as well. Or go to the mall just to walk around and push the cart -- or I will often carry them for an extra workout =)

    Well, that's all well and good, but I don't have anyone in my life who can do that. I go out with the baby in the stroller every single day, even in the snow, to walk the dog (that's also the only amount of stroller time she'll tolerate). That's not a workout for me, that's just daily activity. I have DVD workouts that I do, but I can't do them and adequately supervise her at the same time. It is what it is. I'm not giving up, but sometimes, yes, there are barriers that don't have a work around.
  • bobbijodmb
    bobbijodmb Posts: 463 Member
    Well, that's all well and good, but I don't have anyone in my life who can do that. I go out with the baby in the stroller every single day, even in the snow, to walk the dog (that's also the only amount of stroller time she'll tolerate). That's not a workout for me, that's just daily activity. I have DVD workouts that I do, but I can't do them and adequately supervise her at the same time. It is what it is. I'm not giving up, but sometimes, yes, there are barriers that don't have a work around.

    Guess just a difference of opinion. But everyone is different. Best of luck =)

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