Lack of Energy

Bethannny

What do you guys do when you're ready to workout, but just lack the energy to do so?

Bugg207

Unfortunatly sometimes I just dont, but I have found that if I buckle down and do it I will feel better and have more energy for hours. That is a good motivator

embassyofjamaica

You could get a coffee or something
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Usually if I'm not feeling it (almost NEVER the case) I just go, knock it out as fast as possible and go home. I usually work pretty hard at the gym, so if I take one day easy it's no biggie.

JulieF11

If it's really energy you lack, try energy boosting snacks like:
1) 1/2 banana or apple slices with peanut butter
2) whole grain crackers with hummus
3) dried fruits and nuts (just a 1/4 cup or so)
4) whole grain, high protein bar
If it's lack of desire, will power, try:
1) Planning it first thing in the morning
2) Getting a buddy to do it with you so you are accountable
3) Making a to-do list with it on there, and check it off each day.
4) Choose a goal, like an upcoming 5K
5) Try meditation or yoga, not sure why that works, but it helps.

cassy027

I usually drag myself to start and once I start I get into it. I know it's hard, but the payoff is worth it.

erisfreenici

I usually just force myself to do it unless I'm feeling really sick (and I mean fever, sore throat, body aches, and/or chills) then I take it easy.

Heather75

I just go. I actually find that some of my most productive workouts occur when I'm reluctant. It's like I am rebelling against myself. Take that, me!

mzprayze

unfortunately that has been me for the past month or two, but I have decided instead of going to the gym...I'm going to the park and walk the dog. That way we both are exercising.

dragonbug300

I sit at my computer and procrastinate. Maybe look for some motivational videos on youtube of people working out. I make up a routine that seems interesting or fun to me, and then I get a caffeinated beverage and go. It's all about psyching myself up sometimes.
Generally speaking, though, I go to lift weights early in the morning. I'm on a time budget then, so I just have to do it and get it over with. Nothing motivates me to workout harder than having a small window of opportunity.

scarletleavy

This happens to me a lot, especially when I'm either upset/frustrated/annoyed or I'm cold. Those are my emotional and physical triggers to avoid working out, but surprisingly the workout alway seems to help. I just tell myself that I'm going to start a workout at a specified time and I just push through and do it. Usually I start to get the motivation back during my warm-up and I end up really enjoying the workout. If you're mentally lacking the energy to do it, just go ahead and go, if it's more physical eat something, wait a bit and then go.

Bethannny

Thanks for all of the feedback! I took some of your guys' advice and pushed myself through a 45 minute jog.