Slow re-start
Well, I had a very normal weekend - meaning, I didn’t really take any steps on eating healthier or getting exercise. Argh! I am very tempted to say “fugheddaboutit” until after the holidays are over, but I know the “I’ll start tomorrow” mindset is no good…today’s as good as any day to get focused!
My main struggle right now has been getting back into regular exercise. I get out & about often enough - walking to & from the store, walking the dog for 20 minutes every morning (hubby takes the evenings!) and longer on the weekends….mini-hikes around the city with friends, etc. But sustained cardio exercise has been out of the picture for several weeks.
I think I’m going to go back to what worked for me at the beginning of this year - dragging my butt out of bed 90 minutes early and going to the gym before I even get showered & dressed. This takes a little pre-planning - putting my clothes for the day in a backpack the night before, with my hairdryer, makeup, etc. But when I was doing it before, I always felt so great knowing that I had the exercise done for the day, and I was less likely to sabotage myself with snacks throughout the day because I didn’t want to undo all the good I’d done with my hard early morning work!
So hear this: Tomorrow I will work out for 45 minutes before work! I am going to plan to hit the treadmill, I will probably have to do some combination of walking & running while I build my endurance back up, but at least I will be burning calories!!
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Good for you.
I do think sometimes we have to look back at what was working and get back to doing it.
I love the morning workouts too.
I also think its so important to have a plan and it sounds like you surely have that.
Knowing when you will exercise instead of just trying to fit it in makes for success.
It will feel great to be back on track and you’ll see that in no time.
Nice to see you back
Lori
Good plan, doing it first thing in the morning works so well for me, too. Yes it does take some planning, but is so worth it! You can do it!
Good for you! I feel the same way about working out in the morning - makes me not wanna screw up the rest of the day!
Good on ya! I too think that working out first thing in the morning is a great way to get started. It truly sets the tone for the entire day.
I totally agree with you girl! I’m all for exercising in the morning, it’s a win-win situation! I’m happy my in-laws will be in town for a few weeks, that way I too can exercise in the morning without having to worry about leaving DS alone in the house–we started leaving him alone for an hour or so at a time, but it’s still nerve-wrecking!
Anyhow, you’ll be happy to know that today, I signed up for the Surf City Marathon, which is in 7 weeks…I plan to make up for my oooppsie in Florence!! LOL!
Did I tell you how HAPPY I am that you’re back?
Great plan! Good job on not waiting until tomorrow! Today is the day!
You’re a trained runner in your heart so your endurance will be back up to top normal speed in no time. I’ll hold you to your workout tomorrow morning. I’m tempted to go out myself since I have dinner plans….hmmmm you got me thinking. And on an unrelated but equally important note….I’M SO GLAD YOU’RE BACK KARI!!!!