I would love to hear more tips on how to keep the commitment, and motivation in high gear to exercise!
I also set my alarm to get up early before my toddler is awake (thankfully, it is 6am instead of 4:15am!!). I have found that exercise really is a lifestyle choice, one that you make several times every day. If I feel hydrated, eat a pretty good meal, skip the second helping of dessert, get to sleep by 10pm (a biggie for me!), have all of my workout clothes out the night before, and my workout plan decided upon ... only THEN are my chances greater for me to get my rear-end out the door to exercise that next morning!
I joined a running group (I am in a warm climate...actually, scolding hot climate at times!!), and the social aspect, as well as wanting to "keep up" with the long runs helps me to get my weekly workouts in. Social pressure works wonders! See, peer pressure isn't all bad, right?!
I have such a difficult time thinking about working out in the morning, hoping that I'll have enough energy and stamina to keep up with my toddler for the day, as well as clean, get some work hours in, errands and other drudge work. How do you stay motivated and in high spirits?!
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I would love to hear more tips on how to keep the commitment, and motivation in high gear to exercise!
I also set my alarm to get up early before my toddler is awake (thankfully, it is 6am instead of 4:15am!!). I have found that exercise really is a lifestyle choice, one that you make several times every day. If I feel hydrated, eat a pretty good meal, skip the second helping of dessert, get to sleep by 10pm (a biggie for me!), have all of my workout clothes out the night before, and my workout plan decided upon ... only THEN are my chances greater for me to get my rear-end out the door to exercise that next morning!
I joined a running group (I am in a warm climate...actually, scolding hot climate at times!!), and the social aspect, as well as wanting to "keep up" with the long runs helps me to get my weekly workouts in. Social pressure works wonders! See, peer pressure isn't all bad, right?!
I have such a difficult time thinking about working out in the morning, hoping that I'll have enough energy and stamina to keep up with my toddler for the day, as well as clean, get some work hours in, errands and other drudge work. How do you stay motivated and in high spirits?!
May 29, 2008 - 2:41pmThis Comment
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