First things first, I have been working out pretty consistently, wahoooo! Some of my workouts could be more intense/meaningful, but I'm starting with consistency then working my way to intensity.
I think part of my lack of motivation and overall feeling of wanting to workout is the overall sluggish feeling I have been getting. Today it was bad, I ran, but it didn't feel good, and I know it always won't, but still a day off should help that out, and it didn't so much. There are highs and lows with running or really any physical activity you do, but I'm starting to think that my lack of motivation is partly due to my lack of healthy eating. Sure I love fruits and veggies and lean meats and all that stuff, but for the past year or so I've been letting the not so good stuff win out; and it definitely shows in my training and how I feel. I do not believe in completely taking a food or food group out of your diet (unless for allergic reasons or personal issues with them), but instead I believe in moderation and understanding that one piece of chocolate/cake/steak/pasta/etc will not throw off your day, but 10 (or even 5) will. So I'm getting my room/life organized by way of cleaning, rearranging, and throwing away and the next step is to concentrate on my food choices. I plan to try and make a chart of some type with different food groups and food choices in them ranging from Good to Not so good/only a nibble. I'll rank them and then can use it as a tool for grocery shopping, picking a snack, and a visual reminder of what I need to/should do to maintain a health body. I should do this sooner rather than later, but when it comes to these matters especially when cleaning my room is involved I can't do too much at once. I get over-whelmed because I'm doing too many projects at once and then stuff if literally everywhere in my room. So one at a time for now :) I'll keep you posted on how it's going {once I start}. Happy Leap Day! p.s. only 58 Days till my race!!! eeeeeeeee!!!! Excited and nervous at the same time
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I'm finally starting to get back in to a groove with working out. I know this seems extremely late seeing as I have a race in almost 2 months, but I just haven't had the drive that should even with an expensive and big race coming up. I've been dallying in working out this year so far; a yoga class here, going for a short (semi-crappy) run there, but nothing motivated or regular. I am determined though. This week is it. This is my starting point. It doesn't get any easier waiting, and I'm sure as heck not getting any more fit/healthier/faster/etc. by doing the mainly nonexistent workouts that I have been doing. So.. Here's to today. To taking that first step. The first step on the track, in the pool, or on the bike. Here it comes. Get ready for me, cause I'm back. Peace and Love,
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Hi! My name is Brittany. Welcome to my little corner of the blogosphere, it's constantly a work in progress :)
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