Tuesday morning I had an appointment at 10am–which made it difficult to drive all the way to work, work for 1 hour, then leave for the appointment and drive all the way back to the other side of town, only to turn around again and go back to work. I decided to just take a few extra hours in the morning off.
I slept in a little bit, then I got to go to the gym. I had a quick snack of plain Greek yogurt with strawberries and then headed out. I was bit groggy this morning and not feeling too motivated.
I’m rarely a morning workout person–especially during the week. But I really do like how I feel when I get my workout done in the morning. I feel energetic and alert, I don’t need coffee to wake up, and it’s also nice being able to free up my evenings for fun things.
The gym was practically empty when I arrived. I had a lovely run on the treadmill (despite my sore hamstrings from gardening).
Then I got to enjoy a leisurely weight lifting session. I had plenty of time to kill, so I wasn’t rushed.
I felt strong and I admit, I enjoyed watching my muscles work in the mirror! I am REALLY seeing definition now and it’s a cool feeling.
I finished up with some squats, stretching, Foam Rolling and then headed home to get ready for my appointment.
Gym Stats:
Time: 1:24
Calories Burned: 651
I was a bit hungry when I was finished with my workout. The greek yogurt was a good pre-workout meal, but I knew it was a long time til lunch. I made a quick breakfast:
1 scrambled egg with chopped red onion, Canadian Bacon, a little cheese, black olives and refried black beans with jalapenos.
I opened the can thinking it was regular black beans and then realized…oops it was refried beans. Oh well, they were yummy and went well with breakfast. 1 scrambled egg was enough with the beans and fixin’s.
I’m happy with how my day started! I wish I could get my tired butt out of bed early to run before work. That would be nice…Cycling to work is as close as I will ever get to regularly exercising before work though. It’s just not in my nature.
QUESTION: What’s the hardest part about motivating yourself to get to the gym?
Beth @ Beth's Journey
I go through phases where I’m either really really consistent with morning workouts, or else I just totally blow them off for a whole week. I love working out in the mornings only because I like having my evenings free, but getting out of bed is SO hard. The gym for me is literally just upstairs from my apartment, so there really is no excuse.
I WILL get up tomorrow for a morning workout!
Lisa Eirene
I’m never a morning person, so it’s rare that I ever successfully get up early enough to do it. The weekend is the only time I workout in the mornings. I prefer it, but I just can’t get up!
Michelle
The hardest time for me to get to the gym is after a stressful day at work. You know the days when the mental drain just wipes you out? Those days.
I would LOVE to be able to workout in the mornings. I am naturally a morning person and would really enjoy morning workouts. Too bad my life as single momma doesn’t really mesh with that! Oh well…. 🙂
Lisa Eirene
Actually, the one time I am glad my workouts are after work is when I have a BAD day and I need an outlet! Getting out frustration, stress, anxiety at the gym is much better than taking it out on my boyfriend!
Lori
I don’t have trouble getting motivated to go to the gym because that is *my* time. I love lifting and I love biking, so I really look forward to doing those. It’s the eating that I have trouble getting motivated to keep under control LOL.
The only annoyance I have is going to the gym and having the free weight section really crowded. My gym has gotten much more crowded lately, so I am thinking of moving my lifting workouts back to home after my membership is up this summer. I will miss the cable machine, but we do have a bowflex and I have some free weights.
Lisa Eirene
Yeah I hate how crowded my gym is. There’s actually a lot of things I don’t like about my gym but it has a pool–which I can’t just do at home. 🙁
I never had motivation issues to work out but I DO have motivation issues to get up EARLY to do it!
jim bonnell
Lisa i see you use the polar watch/cals counter.Is there a model u can suggest for me i like to ride mtn bike,at 60 not to strenus but i think a counter would help u do more,theres so many your advice is appreciated,ive lost 70 lbs and gained 30 back over winter uggg lifelong problem your doing great your inspirational! Thanks,jim