Time to get real
So I finally have my car back and yet I have been really slack with going to the gym. I guess that if you really want to you can always find an excuse not to exercise. I felt tired because I hardly had any sleep over the weekend, I was in pain, my bed is so nice and warm, and the list goes on and on. But in my heart I know they were all a bunch of excuses and it’s time to get real about losing weight.
Yes, we all lose motivation every now and then. It’s not possible to stay motivated 24/7, but there is no excuse to let yourself go either… The weight is not going to come off by doing nothing about it. I have set myself a goal though and that is to lose as much fat as possible before the 1st of October, because that’s when I go back to Holland to see my family. I don’t set myself a target weight, because I think I will get obsessed with it. For me getting healthier and fitter is more important than a number on the scale.
Anyway, today I dragged my bum out of bed and forced myself to go to the gym. And I have to admit I am glad that I made myself go because I really enjoy the exercise once I get going…
Cardio
- 40 min. Treadmill - 5.6 km/h - 5% incline
- 60 min. Body Combat
This nailed it when it comes to motivation when you said….
“I dragged my bum out of bed and forced myself to go to the gym.”
Too many people are looking for some magic formula, workout tune, partner or gimmick to motivate them.
How about just doing it. I agree that it’s impossible to be motivated to do anything 24/7. When that happens, you just do it and go thru the motions.
I workout 4 days a week and am very active. I’d say I’m not motivated to do so 45% of the time. I just drag myself to the gym and do it. Afterwards, I’m always happy I did.
How I wish there was a magic formula to motivate me. You are so right when you say that you just have to do it. I also feel so much better after I have worked out so I am glad that I force myself.