As an Exercise Science major, I realize how important daily exercise is. I pay 7,000 a semester in classes to learn more about how the body benefits from exercise. Yet, I’m human. This summer my fitness goals have been on the back burner and my workouts are inconsistent. This causes a string of unhealthy thoughts running through my head. I have a list of fears including gaining weight and how I won’t be taken seriously as a future personal trainer. This post is really for me to share my thoughts and guilt into not exercising as much as I should.
I know I’m not the only one who feels this way. I think there comes a point in time where every once in a while, you’re motivation for staying active drops. Whether workouts become boring or you’re just plain busy, life gets in the way. It’s hard to not let this get to your head. It’s been getting to mine recently. I do miss the gym! I miss doing a great weight workout and feeling a little sore that next day. I miss having a good cardio session and being covered in sweat *thanks Zumba*. I just haven’t felt the motivation to make it to the gym, and I want to get that back.
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So instead of sitting here and constantly tear myself down, I’m going to try and combat my lack of motivation. For starters, I’m apart of a Facebook group called Powerpuff Bloggers which is a group for fitness & geeky girl bloggers. I want to try and become more involved with this group whether that be to post my workouts or post some recipes I want to try. I also want to use my new workout clothes that I bought from the Gap.
My biggest insecurity is skipping the gym and this cycle of unwanted thoughts popping in my head. These emotions that I’m feeling are what make me human. If you’re looking for a place to feel at home without judgement about fitness check out the Facebook group I linked. I’m beautiful and I need to stop tearing myself apart for skipping the gym. It’s just easier said than done.
I totally feel you. My slumps are always worse in the winter…which is weird because you’d think it’d be in the summer because I HATE the heat lol. I’m glad you’re enjoying the group. We’re all here for you!! ❤
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❤ ❤ Thanks for commenting! 🙂
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I think we’ve been there all of us. We need to groom ourselves and take some patience, otherwise the guilt can take a mammoth toll on us 😦
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Yeah and that’s kinda how I feel right now. It’s hard because I really want to go to the gym, but then I just feel exhausted after my shift at work and I just feel too exhausted to hit the gym.
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We’ve all been there!
I’m here when you’re up or down. Just reach out! (:
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Will do! 🙂 Yeah I just need to sit down and figure out a better routine on making sure I am physically active that day.
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I’ve not been working out really hard lately but I’ve been doing hour walks on my lunch for about two months and I love it so much. I look forward to them and I just feel better.
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Any kind of movement is really healthy for the body so walking is awesome! 🙂
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Exactly! One day it was muddy so I just slowly drove around the area (where it was like not dangerous to be on my phone/stopping (graveyards, no traffic/people, etc) and even though I was super accomplished in Pokemon, I felt just… crappy. I missed my walk. ):
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Yeah it’s just difficult trying to find time where I feel good to go to the gym and not feel exhausted or really hungry
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Do you space out your meals/have snacks throughout the day? Sometimes that can help with the feeling really hungry. Also, having a really consistent sleep schedule can help with exhaustion.
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Yeah I definitely get sleep. The problem is work is so hectic that it’s hard for me to get a break to eat
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I snack at my desk =/
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Don’t beat yourself up too bad. I know that’s not healthy either 😉 My working out went to crap when the advent of my wedding last month. I don’t go to the gym (cause that doesn’t work for me) and without AC my apartment is WAY too hot for physical activity right now. I’m hoping to get back into a decent routine once the weather cools down.
Also, working out doesn’t have to equal the gym. Find activities that you enjoy that double as working out -kayaking? hiking? Pokemon Go? 🙂
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I haven’t had much time to go walking to find Pokemon, so maybe I’ll have to do that on my day off! 🙂
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It is a really great group. Even though I’ve been super duper quiet in it.
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Yep me too, you’re not the only one
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