Too tired to work out?

I've been tired before.  I've been busy and dealing with stuff and kids and work and bills and just life. 

In past years, the first thing to go would be the exercise.  After all, I'm tired.  Too tired to exercise, which would make me MORE tired, right? I mean, really, use your brain- why run and dance and lift weights when you can't get off the sofa?

Because. YOU are worth it and you deserve it and daily exercise is absolutely imperative to your health.  It is so hard to start - I know.  But I made a decision about a year ago that I was going to be a person who exercised every day.  i shower every day, I eat every day, I read every day - I exercise. 

The first month or so is rough, I won't lie.  Plug away at it, do it every day.  Set goals for yourself.  What about if you kept track of your mileage walked, run or rode, and plotted your way across your state?  How long would it take you to cross the continent? 

Reward yourself in a non food way once you reach a goal - maybe it'll be a month of daily exercise.  Buy a new workout shirt, or even new socks.  Color your hair, get a pedicure, go to the movies. 

You will be tired and more tired.  Suddenly, though, one day, you will discover that the energy invigorates you.  I KNOW, who would have though? 

Working out every day is a mindset and a decision.  Is it one you've made for yourself?  Why or why not?

Comments

[Heather]

What a timely post. I've been so good all summer. If it was super hot, I'd work out in the basement. I was working out every morning and 3 afternoons a week. Then we went on vacation and it rained and I was stuck in a cabin in the woods with my 3 kids (and lots of food) I actually missed exercising. I was looking forward to mountain hikes and swimming in the lake. It just took 1 week to ruin my routine. This week has been so hard to get up in the a.m. and I'm sore too. But as you say, it important and I going to workout tonight and get back on track right now! Thanks!

[jenB]

New socks is an awesome reward. I like knowing I have nice, comfy, even funky coloured socks in my runners while I am working out.