The other day I was running at the gym and the only reason I was there was the toddler; he had a "play date" with some of his friends at the gym's childcare. I REALLY didn't feel like working out that day, but since I was already at the gym and I couldn't leave, I thought I might as well work out, right? So I decided to run for 20 minutes. After I was done with my 20 minute run, I actually felt like doing more and ended up running for another 25 minutes. And I felt absolutely great when I was done! My point is I guess that just going to the gym and doing a little exercise can be very motivating. Here are other ways I have motivated myself to workout lately:
- visits to the Farmers' Market AFTER the gym - nothing motivates me more than the thought of fresh, organic veggies & freshly baked bread! :o)
- a massage AFTER a workout - I got a gift card with three massages for Mother's Day :o)
- using the steam room AFTER a workout
- going shopping, even if it's just window shopping, AFTER a workout
- a small cup of frozen yogurt with fresh berries - there is a Pinkberry just steps from my gym... :o)
- remembering how amazing I feel (and how I need the energy to run after the toddler) AFTER a workout
Questions: What motivates you to exercise? What little "tricks" do you use to motivate yourself when you don't feel like exercising? Be well,
Andrea
