I am back. I took some time off of my workouts and Monday (Sept 24th) was the beginning of my return. This means back to getting up at 4:44 am, running around the track in the dark (seasons change fast in six weeks), and hitting the gym before my household awakes from it's slumber looking for breakfast and guidance (is it school day, where is my favorite sweatshirt, mom run my life for me). You know the average morning for any mom.
It is difficult starting something new or again when the cycles and seasons are ending or dying. I seem to have to dig much deeper this time of year and I am guessing I am not alone. It would be so much easier to embrace the beginning of hibernation, fatten up, and wait for spring to start something new like nature intended. But here I am trying to be the best me I can be. With that, I thought I would share some of the tips that have helped me in the past and help me now.
1. I avoid mirrors unless it is to make sure I am presentable for leaving the house (even then sometimes I forget lol). I have found the less I look at myself the less I obsess about my body. Plus it's easier to notice changes.
2. Set out your workout close before you go to bed and have everything you need ready. Or if need be sleep in them (don't say gross, you are just going to sweat them up anyway and shower after, right?). I make my coffee the night before so all I have to do is push a button and wait with my head on a pillow for my cup of loveliness. Having a cup of coffee can really help energize you for your workout.
3. When I get home from my workout I pack a lunch box of healthy food and write on each thing what time I will eat it. You can do this even if you are not going to leave the house. It really does help hold you accountable. You should be eating every 2-3 hours to get your metabolism revved up plus then you don't feel deprived or hungry.
4. Surrond yourself with motivation i.e. pictures of what fitness looks like to you, words of wisdom, pictures of what you looked like before. I find one of the best ways for me is to constantly read certain health and fitness magazines and always be ready to learn something new or try something new like recipes or exercises.
5. Don't be afraid of supplements and vitamins to help your body out. For example calcium, iron, magnesium, fish oil, multivitamin etc. Research and decides what's right for you.
6. Always remember each day is a new day. Take it one workout at a time and one meal at a time. Enjoy the journey and the process. I love to see the mental changes that always accompany the physical. You make sure your car is serviced and maintained, to the same for your soul's vehicle. It's the one vehicle you don't get to trade in.
These are just a few of the things that help get me through. I am always interested in what helps motivate others so please to be shy and let me know. I am always open for questions, feedback, or if you just want support I am here for you.
Thanks for listening to me ramble (again).
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