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My excuses for not working out this year:
-my 9-5 is so stressful
-I'm burning out and need to relax
-there is no time because there are so many house chores
-I have too many projects to work out
-I need a break from fitness because I overdid myself
-having a part time tax preparation job means that I need all the time I have to recharge
-I walk to work and take public transportation, so that counts
-I know it'll happen eventually anyway
-there is just not enough time in the day to do everything AND workout
-etc. etc. etc.
Sound familiar?
My motto now:
-Stop thinking about it and just get it done
This past weekend was my 3rd weekend in a row that I did a workout. My muscles definitely were out of shape, as evidenced by my body's need to feel sore and recover for daaaaays on end. On this 3rd week, I began instituting more health and fitness into my daily life. It's been a slow transition, and I am glad that it's happening.
I heard a podcast where this guy did a simple routine for years and completely transformed his body, in conjunction with Intermittent Fasting. He basically did a quick session daily. It consisted of: 10 push ups, set(s) of planks, and committing to do this once daily. Sounds easy, right?
I'm doing it, with my own variation of course:
-morning yoga or meditation (weekdays)
-8 minute buns and a plank in the evening (weekdays)
-total body pop pilates & cardio walk/hike, up to 3 miles (weekend)
I'm allowing myself to work up to the daily planks and buns, but I am committing to the morning meditation. I hope it helps with my anxiety.
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