1. It wasn't about finding time, it was about re-prioritising and making sure exercise was near the top of the list;
2. I have to re-evaluate my goals. I had long term goals, now I have smaller weekly goals.
3. Inform my family about my new routine. I need them to be on board.
4. I had to find a new enjoyable exercise to mix it up. Cycling here I come.
5. Buy some new workout wear. I know this sounds like an excuse to shop (and maybe it is) but shiny new clothes really do make me want to exercise. I love these pieces from Lululemon and the Asics running shoes will make me push myself that extra kilometre.
What are you tips for getting back into exercise?
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Oh my goodness, I want those shoes! I need some new workout gear too. And mixing it up is a key - I'm doing Zumba tonight and will run tomorrow, then might do a home workout with some strength stuff thrown in.
ReplyDeleteAnd then just DO IT! Summer isn't far away ;)
I know, aren't the shoes awesome. I love anything with bright colours. Zumba is so much fun. I love Body Jam too. Rachel x
DeleteI read something in 'Prevention' magazine just recently which quoted a percentage (ie. we're 25% more likely to exercise if we have new exercise gear... - that might not be the figure as I can't quite recall).
ReplyDeleteSmall weekly goals sound great. I was in a routine (I go to a gym near/at my workplace) but lately I've had some ailments so haven't been able to attend my usual classes and I haven't done a good job of Plan B. So... I need to focus more on that!
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I am glad I have figures to back up my new gym clothes shopping :) It's hard when you have something physically that ruins your plans. Good luck with getting back into plan B. Rachel x
DeleteThose pants are seriously nice! I do need new excercise shoes as well...
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I know, I love the pants. I'd find a way to wear them with everyday clothes. Rachel x
DeleteI am so keen to get back into running... I am about 4 months behind my goal {which doesn't sound like much - but I have had enough!} I don't need motivation - I need to be well! I have had some kind of illness pretty much all year and I have had enough! I am at the point now {recovering from the flu} where I am thinking I am just going to run regardless of my health - I just need to feel strong and healthy again!
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No, wait until you are healthy else you will set yourself back even further. Get healthy then start running again. I know it's hard to wait though. Rachel x
DeleteJust like buying pretty new stationery helps me work better, nice exercise clothes totally do the same and make me want to work out! After exercising I always feel fresh and energised, so I try and motivate myself by telling myself that if I want to feel that way, I have to exercise! :)
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Yes, I totally get the stationery thing. I buy that too. R x
DeleteThank you Rachel, I really needed this today. I am terrible at exercise motivation when I really should just get out and do it! I do love purchasing new work out clothes, such a fantastic reward X
ReplyDeleteYes they are a great reward. Maybe I should try it that way. If I achieve my goals for the week/month i can buy a new item to work out in. Rx
DeleteI had to just make myself, and visualising the end result helps too. My husband is super encouraging and supportive too, being a fitnes freak himself so he gets me moving on the weekends.
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky to have an encouraging husband. Mine likes to work out so he often only worries about finding time for himself instead of both of us. Rx
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