Well, fall/winter is finally here! Cooler weather....sweaters....jackets....blankets.....fuzzy socks....plenty of cozy warm things to bundle up in .....and hide. As we find ourselves in the midst of one of the busiest times of the year, how do we stay motivated to keep those healthy living fires burnin?
I'm a big fan of lists, so here's some things I plan to do...or continue doing to make it through this holiday season with my fire still blazin.... Feel free to add your ideas too as I am always open to something new.....
1. Have a workout partner in crime.
I run about 3-4 days a week. Usually in the mornings. At the ever loving crack of dawn. And it's cold. And the bed is warm. You have no idea how many days I want to hit snooze and dive back under the blanket. However, I know that my running buddy will be waiting and I can't let her down. If you don't have someone to hold you accountable, it is far too easy to take the easy way out. FIND THAT SOMEBODY.
2. Do something you LOVE.
In addition to running (which I don't necessarily LOVE, but I do know that it makes me feel good...afterward), I teach classes at the local gym. Classes: LOVE LOVE LOVE. I don't know if it's the group of people....the camaraderie....the music....whatever it is....it does not feel like working out. If feels like fun.
3. Make an appointment with yourself.
One of the number one reasons people give for not working out is that they don't have enough time. Amen. You are preaching to the choir. Let me ask you this, do you have time for a shower every day? Lunch? A phone call with a friend? Facebook? Then you have time to devote to yourself. If it means getting up an extra hour early or staying gone an extra hour late, then suck it up and do it.
4. Be prepared.
Have your workout clothes ready to go. I read an article where a lady took her gym clothes and a few other essentials to the gym....put them in a locker and left for work. That way, she HAD to go to the gym to pick up her belongings after work. GENIUS!
5. Announce your intentions.
Nothing is worse than falling on your face publicly. So, tell someone....your family, friends, coworkers of your intentions and goals. Have them ask you how its going periodically. You don't want to have to lie do you???
6. Mirror mirror
Don't lose track. I admit it. I can easily become a slave to the scale. However, we all know that these may not be the best tools for keeping track of weight /inches lost. So, if you have to occasionally try on those shorts....tank tops....etc. to keep yourself in check then do. It's far too easy and comfortable to stay in those bulky sweaters and pajamas pants.
It's so easy to fall off the wagon...trust me, I've done it more times than you care to know (maybe not with my workouts but with my eating discipline) Often times it feels like trying to hop on a moving train to get back in the swing. So this year I am publicly saying to you that I am not going to get overcome with the holiday feasting. Whether you are committing to your workout or healthy eating, I wish you luck...we are in this together.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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