Today in Relief Society we had a great lesson on being 'Recharged!' It was seriously something that I needed... Throughout the discussion all I kept thinking about was how I personally keep myself recharged... in all aspects of my life. I like to find balance to avoid feeling bombarded or overwhelmed....
So as I kept thinking about it, I figured out that my answer is.... WORKING OUT! Exercising makes me soo happy! I love the 'after burn', the out of breath feeling and drinking lots of water after a great work out!
So here's why I needed that lesson today....
Mondays I am 100% at the gym... Tuesdays, I get up a half hour late, run to the gym, do my necessary cardio, then rush home feeling 'at least i went, right?'. Wednesdays are harder to get out of bed but at least I took up an evening Zumba class... as you can see, it's harder and harder for me until I want to wear those cute jeans or cute shirt that is just NOT flattering anymore... Saturdays are my long distance running days, but even then, I am exhausted!!
So, my goal this week is to keep my motivation... keep going to the gym... journal my progress and stick to it!
How do you keep motivated??
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Hey, how did you do last week? As for me, I did terribly. I went to the gym only once, when my goal is at least 3 times. I did go on walks every day, but short ones. Does going on a shopping trip count? :P I admire all of you women because you work out because you love it. I do love a good work out as well, just for the feel of it, but I think staying in bed sounds much nicer (see my post on un-motivation below). I start of with Monday being excellent and then it goes downhill. I skip Tuesday, thinking, "I'll just go Mon/Wed/Fri", but then I skip Wednesday, too. Why? Don't I know it will feel good and I'll be so happy I went afterwards? It's such a battle. But reading about what you guys all do does help me! Keep posting! I love it, and I wish you all the best this upcoming week! I really need to step up the pace because I'm making sugar cookies this week--frosted!
ReplyDeletehahaha! I Robbie! (and Jen) First of all...yes, i think exercising keeps me recharged too. Like when I work out, I feel like a bigger person inside and out...like wow, now I can go read my scriptures and serve others because i have a boost of energy and motivation after working out. Make any sense? And I am such a better wife and mom too. I feel like the quality of my life SHOOTS UP when i get a work out in. So I tell myself...don't I owe it to my husband, kids, and even my heavenly father to stay healthy and hit the gym today so I can be a better person to all of them? ahhah. hope this makes sense
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