No, I am not passing gas. I am just feeling pretty proud of myself.
I put in 255 minutes on the elliptical trainer in the last week. That is an average of over 35 minutes a day. Maybe if I keep that up for a year or two I will have to come up with a new name for this blog!!
But seriously.....I have been thinking.
My exercise routine is something I enjoy immensely while I am doing it, and I also feel WONDERFUL after I work out. So what is the problem? Most of the time, although I will be immensely rewarded by the time I get done, I find it hard to get motivated to go to the fitness center (about a block away). Here is a list of the excuses I have made:
I have to get to work (I have a flexible schedule with work and involuntary fitness component to my job description).
I wont be able to sleep if I work out now.
I dont want to get dressed again.
I would rather take a nap
I deserve a break
I will go just after this TV show, then that TV show.....
I should call _______
I will just check my blog and email and then....
So I make a lot of excuses....but when I go I never regret it. The only other place this happens on a regular basis is with my spiritual discipline. I make excuses about how I will pray later...read my Bible another time...give to the next person in need etc. I resist. But when I do those same things that I know feed my soul, I feel refreshed and renewed because I did them. And I wonder...why did I have to make this so difficult.
What situations do you have in your life that are like this?
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My fav excuse for not working out is that I hate having to shower more than once in a day! It drives me nutty!
Calling difficult people
Confronting uncomfortable situations
Toning (love cardio, hate toning)
Cleaning my house (really cleaning, like showers, corners, and dusting)
And sometimes spiritual disciplines
I dont do weights very much.
I am focusing on cardio.
Also hate phone work of any sort!
doing my Swedish homework!
ironing
cleaning the house
grading papers and especially tests for school
blogging is always more attractive.
:)
Swedish homework? Wow. Thesis work, excercise (like I ever do that) and spiritual discipline as well.
I am the same way with running - I have a really hard time getting motivated but once I get out a complete a hard run I feel great!!! Did you know that regular exercise actually increases your energy level?
I think I'm also this way with conflict. If I need to confront someone about something they said or did, I put it off as much as possible. After I have the conversation I feel great and ask myself why I waited so long!
Congrats on exercising consistently - you are doing a great thing for your health :)
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