One of the hardest things to stay consistent with at this time of year is workout. Kids are going back to school, and the holidays are on the horizon. Your workout gets pushed to the bottom of the 'importance' list over everyone else’s needs again and again The worst part is that if you always put your own needs aside for others, the worst you feel physically and mentally.
You have to find your motivation. Here is the tricky part; it’s different for everyone. For me, workout is about my mental health as well as improving my physical body. Working out keeps my frustration level for life low, and my attitude up. That’s my motivation. What’s yours?
If your motivator is good health, put a note on your bathroom mirror, and fridge and car dash to remind you how important workout is for your continued good health.
If it is social, line up some sessions with a trainer, a group classes at the YMCA, or meet a friend to walk the halls of the mall (just no venti latte’s afterwards!).
If giving to others is what motivates you, keep a goal chart. If you attend and work hard at a set number of days exercising, put a $1-$ 5 into a jar. At the end use that money to buy canned goods, or toys for children in need. That’s a win-win situation.
Find your motivation because it’s important to YOU!
Monday 08/20/12-Exercise Diary:
Arms/shoulder DVD- 55 minutes
15 minutes foam rolling
Monday 08/20/12- Eating Diary:
7 am- 1 cup egg whites, organic spinach, mushrooms (125 cal)
2 pieces Ezekial bread, 2 tbls almond butter, banana (290 cal)
11 am- protein shake (160 cal)
2 p.m.- 5 oz chicken (144 cal)
3 oz quinoa ( 150 cal)
8 oz vegetables ( raw or steamed) (88 cal)
6 pm-dinner out at friends
light beer (100 cal)
6 oz grilled bison steak (180 cal)
1 cup mexican corn salad (150 cal)
1 chocolate dipped frozen banana (130 cal)
8 p.m.-
homemade popcorn (90 cal)
8 oz greek yogurt with Walden Farms strawberry sauce ( 80 cal)
TOTAL CALORIES: 1697
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