I saw this quote yesterday and it hit me in the gut like a ton of bricks.
I have been super lazy lately. I haven't run since the Color Run and only worked out twice last week and haven't worked out at all this week. I could probably throw out a few excuses but basically it just comes down to pure laziness. *Fat girl habits die hard*
So it looks like I'll be starting the Shred over and I've got to figure out a good time for me to run.
Because I can't run at 5:00am anymore (check out that story HERE) I'm having a hard time finding a good time to go. I just do better when I start my day with my run, its easier to go when everybody is still asleep and no one is upset that I'm leaving. Nothing makes it harder to leave than your 5 year old hanging on your leg screaming "Please, don't leave me Mommy!" She even hid all my running shoes once so I wouldn't leave.
I've noticed I've been really grumpy since I stopped working out and that should be reason enough to get me back at it. Running is really my therapy, my time to be alone and just be me. I need that back and I have to find a designated time to do it each day.
So all you Ladies out there: How do you do it? How do you make time for your workout and not feel guilty about leaving your family? I really struggle with that because I feel like my husband walks in the door from work and I'm running out to do my workout and taking away from our "Family Time"
So lets hear it ladies, what's your perfect workout time?
Oh my goodness! I have the same guilt of going to work out. I have no advice, but you're not alone!
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not alone!! :)
DeleteI ALSO have this guilt! I can't wait to hear some suggestions. I already get up at 4:45 so I can have my quiet time....I just can't cut out any more sleep & I'm too tired at the end of my day (after working, being wife & Mommy & taking care of what little I do in the house). I need prayer!
ReplyDeleteGirl we all need prayer! Dang Proverbs 31 woman made it look so easy! :)
DeleteYes they do!!!!
DeleteI am right there with you - I have totally been slacking since my half. Ugh.. BUT I am back on the wagon this week. I feel sluggish and crabby when I don't. I also have to get up super early and run in the morning - I get up around 4:15 a.m. and some mornings I just can't take it - so I run in the evening on the treadmill after the kids go to bed ~ boring... Hang in there - we can do it.
ReplyDeleteGood grief Mel! You're making me feel like a slacker with my 5:00 morning! Oh how I hate the treadmill so so boring and I never push myself as hard on the 'mil. But I'm going to get back on the wagon too. :)
DeleteCould you find a treadmill or cheap elliptical and still get your workout on at home? I know a treadmill is not preferable but it could allow you to run without leaving home.
ReplyDeleteThe videos... let your family participate with you. They need to know that exercise is just as important for them as it is to you.