Monday, July 16, 2012

Being positive

Happy Monday!

So, I' working today, and not only am I working, but it will be a looooong day for me.  9.5 hours to be exact.  That is a lot for me, especially to be at a desk.  Yes, I get up and move around some during the day, but the bulk of my day is o the computer and answering phones.  A very glamorous job, I know!  Trust me, 4 years ago when I was wiping behinds on the night shift, I never would have dreamed I'd be this lucky.

Those long days at work get me thinking about my workouts, and how important they are.  Secretary booty is a real thing, ladies!  Sitting all day is the fastest way to a flat, wide backside.  Couple that with the exhaustion that you get from being at work all day, and you're doomed.  Because really, who has the energy to work out after a hard day at work?

You do.  You may not think it, but you do.  I recently went to evening workouts again.  You all know that I am a huge proponent of the morning workout.  But to be honest, between my accelerated class schedule, work, and a very intense workout plan, I could not get out of bed early enough in the mornings to make it happen.  And really, I am enjoying the evening workout.  It's a great way to let go of the stress of the day.  The real problem with an evening workout though, is keeping yourself "up" and peppy enough to just start.

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It doesn't seem like I struggle with motivation.  I have my goals, I have my objectives, I have the desire.  What I seem to have a hard time with is keeping myself in the head space to make my workouts the best they can be.  And I'm coming to the point where I am not going to continue to see improvement until I can get myself into the athlete zone... that magical place where you decide to give your best for every instantaneous moment that occurs during that workout.

From Pinterest
I tend to do this thing where if I mess up one time, I consider myself defeated.  Instead of brushing myself off, and pushing forward, I obsess about how I've ruined that perfect streak I had going of TWO WHOLE DAYS.  Or whatever it is.  It doesn't matter.  What does matter, is that if you don't forgive yourself and move one, you will never get there.  Nobody is perfect... but people who forgive themselves and move on come much closer that those of us who make one mistake and quit forever.

From Pinterest
I love this.  It's true in all areas of life.  Unless you are working hard, making good decisions, and doing the work, you'll never grow.  Never change.  Or worse yet, you'll regress.

From Pinterest
This is something I work at everyday... honoring what I've done to make myself better right now!

Linking up today with Manda for Motivate me Monday! 

8 comments:

  1. I love this!! I'm a morning workout I really struggle if I try to workout in the evening but I feel so much better if I do. I'm pinning the third picture so darn true!! Have a great day!

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  2. LOvE this girl!! And I love the last quote too. The hardest part for me is finding the energy...I feel like I'm just too tired but I've started to push try that now! Have a great day girl!

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  3. Love this post! I'm REALLY struggling right now with motivation. I have no excuse REALLY but boy do i have a laundry list to spew out at any given time. I am suppose to run this half marathon but i haven't ran in a MONTH! Between vacation and the kids and my husbands work schedule and just feeling exhausted well you can see what has gotten into my head. The thing is i've always worked out since before high school. ALWAYS and then kids came along and i feel like i "still am in the zone" even though truthfully i'm not. Oh i have spurts of the "old me" but i haven't got my mojo back yet! ANNOYING!

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  4. I really love this! Since we've not been stationary for a while, my attitude (for the past year) has been why start now? I'll start when I'm back in Lincoln and can go back to my old gym and my old routine. I know that's a horrible attitude to have, especially since I USED to go to the gym 5-6 times a week.
    I was actually just telling mike that I don't feel like "me" anymore because I don't have the energy that I used to have and I'm so much more stressed. I think I just need to get my gym membership and get back in the habit. One more week...

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  5. I roll out if bed at 530 am. Roll is the key word. I don't think leg lifts are necessary but people that do it are awesome

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  6. What a great post! It's true you just have to figure out which part of the day to do your workouts and stick with it. I use to go 3-4 times a week but thanks to work, I'm only able to make it to the gym once a week and it sucks.

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  7. Love this! And it could be because you told me the same stuff via text the other day. You're amazing lady!! = )

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  8. Oh I use to love working out at night! Even though I was tired but I had to switch because I would never see my husband. Great Motivation. You are never defeated unless you truly give up! I know its hard but the payoff is so worth it!

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