On my very first (and only…) post I wrote that my name is Angie, and I am lazy. Well, the lazy part never really went anywhere. And maybe lazy is not the best word- I’m mostly just poor at prioritizing. Especially prioritizing my exercise.
Here’s the breakdown.
Two weeks ago- I ran/walked 3 times, hit the gym once, and did the Shred twice for a total of 5 days of working out. It was awesome. I was proud of myself and feeling motivated.
This week- Sunday= Easter= no workout. Monday= uuuummmm? no excuse= no workout. Tuesday= fiance leaves for two week trip/had to vote an hour away from my home because I never registered at my new address= no workout. Wednesday= job interview= nausea/nervousness= no workout. and Thursday and Friday= socializing/drinking/chowing down with friends and hanging with my adorable 2-year-old goddaughter= no workout (well…we walked 4 miles Thursday…).
However, the being on a good track does not lie in my working out (for obvious reasons). It’s more in my diet. If I say so myself, my diet is really good, healthy, and well- proportioned. Of course I love cheese, bread, and pasta as much as the next person but I’m good at setting limits. I only need a bite sized chocolate to fix my cravings if I have them. I love sliced apples and raw vegetables. I’m 98% vegetarian (the 2% basically makes me a pescetarian meaning I occasionally/rarely eat fish). I’ve cut way way waaaay down on soda (meaning I only have 1 mini-can a day if any). I’ve been drinking a lot of water. Food-wise- I feel good. I feel on track. I really do even though I don’t bother to count calories and measure out portion sizes or keep a food journal. (I know myself well enough to know I would NOT keep on top of those tasks). So many people express their struggles with food. and I can see where you’re coming from. But for me, exercise is the lacking half of the equation, I believe.
My DVR and I have a relationship. We can watch hours of tv together. As do the bed and I. We love sleeping together. The cats love to lounge on my lap as I lounge on the couch’s lap. It’s ridiculous. I need to stay motivated to exercise. I think that’s the only way a difference will be made in me unless I cut my meals to less and that wouldn’t be healthy. It also won’t tone up my arms or thunderthighs. It’s just so hard.
Does anyone else struggle with this issue? How do you encourage yourself to keep on track with it? Who’s willing to kick my rear into gear?
Oh and umcoming in a post of the future- I too have my own “the dress” to piggyback on LiLu’s bridesmaid dress challenge. Need to get another warm body around to take the pics for me. ’Cept the wedding I’m in is in July. But giiiirllllll….I feel you on that challenge! (and your dress is far cuter than mine!)
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I know what you mean, I love my DVR. I try to make myself exercise while I watch tv…do squats, lunges, planks, crunches, etc. I give myself a 30 min show, to do all that floor work. On alternate days I do hit the gym…but on nights when my shows are on, so I can watch while I am on the elliptical. (or, for an hour long show, half on the elliptical, half on the treadmill.)
I know it sounds dorky, and my roommates laugh, but it’s the only way I’ve found to kick my butt into gear and still feel like I’m catching up on my shows.
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Bethie Reply:
April 20th, 2010 at 8:20 am
@Sara Lang, I think I need to start doing this. The DVR and I have an unhealthy relationship as well, or maybe it’s the recliner that is the problem. Either way, one needs to go and it isn’t going to be the DVR!
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I did get SUPER lucky on the dress
And I SO feel you on the lounging. I am happiest without pants, on my couch, with a cat nearby at all times.
BUT the way I convince myself to work out is by telling myself “I only have to do 10 minutes.” And I mean it- if I want to stop after ten minutes, I will. But somehow, I never do. Once I actually get the clothes on and get going, it feels GREAT, and before I know it, I’ve legitimately worked out.
So yeah… I trick myself. Whatevs… it works!
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The two things that work for me are to have a gym buddy (I got up early this AM to go to the gym before work because I absolutely HAD to pick my friend up or he couldn’t go without me) or to have something I’m training for. I run faithfully, because I know that I need to train or I’ll never finish my next race.
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I plan everything ahead. Like at the beginning of the week, I take some time to plan exactly what classes I’m going to at the gym and when my runs are. And since I put it in my iCal, it gives me some sense of accountability. And I also like LiLu’s suggestion. Like if I don’t feel like running as many miles as I’m supposed to, I tell myself, “Just go out for a quick three miles.” And once I hit two, I end up staying out for at least four more or so.
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