Crap, someone kick me! Why am i doing this?

I'm sorry you are having a bad time. I have been struggling too. I think, "I will take a walk before my daughter's nap." Then I fart around so long, I think, "Okay, I'll go after her nap." Then I think, "Or I'll go after dinner!"

Yesterday I never went! :grumble:

Today I am definitely going! It's not nearly as bad as all my excuses and complaining! The worst part is just walking out the door. Weird.

Good luck, just think of all the progress you have made, and how you want to be a sexy mama!

BTW, your daughter is so adorable!

I was feeling the exact same way you were today. I did go but I have been like this off and on for the past couple of weeks. I am sure we are not alone in this. It will pass it has for me before and I get motivated again. Keep your chin up!!!:bigsmile:

When you try to sabotage your own success listen to music and it will move you out the door to the gym. Oh yeah...looking at an inspirational picture like a fit woman in a bikini helps too. Everyone needs their own emergency kit. Just be prepared...we all have those days.

~Namaste

lina,

It sounds like your exercise routine is in a rut. It's become boring. Try switching it up with something new. Either add in a class or video that is challenging, take spinning, go hiking in a beautiful area, try canoeing.....etc. With spring coming you should be able to add some variety.

Also, if you can find an exercise buddy so that you can motivate each other.

Good luck!

I think we all get into that rut the important things is to get back on it!!!!

I usually motivate myself but just thinking about my goal or even better imagining my best friend ( I have known for 9 years he is an avid runner) who is my inspiration in life to keep going.

yes, those days, I put on my headphones and block out the other noises. By the time the first song is finished I am ready to work it.

I like what nopogal said about failure and success. How many times do we let ourselves fail because it's easier. I didn't even realize how many times I have done it with a good excuse, when I don't have time or interest in finishing something. Not just excercise, but that too. Thanks for the eye opener.

winwin

I agree with all of the advice given so far. I will add that it is important to realize that missing one day at the gym is nowhere close to missing a week or even 2 weeks of working out, which would obviously have the potential to reverse progress. Especially if you are working out consistently 4-5 times per week. If you were only working out once or twice per week, it would have more of an impact, but I think if you are averaging 4 or 5 times then you should not lose any progress by missing a day. And in fact you should allow yourself a day off here and there.

What you are seeking is a healthy body, mind and soul. Too often we focus just on the body and we forget about keeping a healthy mind and soul. The reason I say this is that we get so motivated to lose weight or get in shape (good) that we become uptight and stressed (bad) about how we are going to get it done. Allow room for days off, even plan for it. This will alleviate any feelings of failure or set backs, which have the potential to send you into a workout ending depression.

I personally do not believe in fad diets, etc. But rather in total lifestyle change. Meaning you incorporate healthy activities and nutrition into your life for its entire duration. So you have to realize that in that lifetime there will be days you won't get to workout, some by choice and others most likely will be out of your hands (i.e. long work hours, medical condition, kids out of town sporting event, etc.) It is bound to happen more than once in your lifetime.

Always remember that nothing gained easily is worthwhile, and therefore challenge yourself. But also remember that any challenge no matter how hard it is should also be fun. If it ever starts to lose that quality then re-evaluate and adjust so it is once again.