Exercise. Oh, the dreaded word. Sometimes I just don’t know what to think about it. On one hand, I think it needs to be a necessary part of everyone’s life. On the other hand? Well, on the other hand I’m tired. When it’s already 8:00 at night and my bed sheets are calling my name, I have trouble committing.
I was so proud of myself in October when I attempted the 30-day shred challenge. I felt better. I had more energy. I was taking care of myself. But as soon as the challenge was over I went right back to my lazy ways.
What gives?
I’m shrugging my shoulders right now because I really can’t figure it out. If my body feels better and my brain seems clearer then why don’t I want to workout? It makes no sense to me.
There have been many times that I’ve thought about running. Then I laugh at myself and tell myself I could never ever be a runner. And then I laugh some more. Because it’s just so ridiculous. How does a couch potato go from being couch-potato-y to being a runner?
The answer I’ve found is the Couch to 5K program. I’ve tried it before. No, scratch that. I completed Day 1 and then gave up. My excuse? It made me breathe too hard. No seriously. I thought I was dying.
But deep inside me, in the depths of my non-exercising soul, exists a powerful lady. One that can get up off her ass and actually do something. Get healthy. Be motivated.
I can run. I know I can. God gave me this able body and I have to do something with it before I drown in my own tears of shame.
And because I’m a mom, I will liken this to a Thomas the Train book that I often read to the boys. Little Engines Can Do Big Things. Oh yes. I just went there with that analogy.
I’m the little train that could, ya’ll. Now who wants to take bets on how far I’ll make it up the hill?
For anyone who is wondering – I am using this iphone app to train.
Twitter: mrsmidatlantic
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You can do it! The biggest hurdle for me (pun intended!) is scheduling the time to actually get outside and run. Weeks that I make the effort to plan it out (I am running this day at this time), I actually do it! Weeks where I leave it up to chance – you’ve got to be kidding. No way I’m going for a run!
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My thoughts exactly. I’ve tried c25k a few times, and never made it past day 1. I used a podcast to prompt for the times to run, or walk just to get the timing right, which did seem to help, but man I’m out of shape. Then it got cold, so outside isn’t an option anymore and the treadmill is boooring. I need a new plan, or spring. Good luck! I hope you make it farther than I ever have
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I used the iPhone app when I was training for Girls on the Run 5k and made it about 90% through the program. It was very good. I know you can do it, you will love it! Be sure to do the automatic posts to FB and let us know how you are doing. <3
Twitter: BipolarMomLife
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I did the Couch to 5k program!!! It was awesome! Just take it day by day. I signed up for a 5k that was 3 months out, and then did the program to get ready for it. It worked!! You’re going to love it. Proud of you!
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I have a love-hate relationship with exercise too. I prefer aerobic dance classes that don’t make it seem like exercise. Good luck!
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Good for you! I deal with this same issue of knowing exercise makes me feel wonderful (afterward) and being a couch potato. I need to do something about it for sure! Great job buckling down and deciding to do something about it!
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Oh, I can so relate to this. When I exercise, I feel good. I have energy. And I see results. I was doing good with it, then I just lost steam for a while over the holidays and for some reason, I can’t just get back on track with it.
I’ve heard so much about the C25K programs though, maybe I’ll try that!
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Twitter: learningthings1
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You can do it! Trust me, you can! I’m a runner and if I can offer any tips or encouragement, I’m more than happy too! We have two little ones, so I know all about being tired! Good luck!
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You are doing SO good!! Keep with it friend!!
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Twitter: heidi2005
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You CAN do it!! Just keep at it. Commit for 30 days…trust me. It works!
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