So I haven't written in a while. (There's a no duh statement.) I have maintained the same weight since Christmas--meaning I lost roughly 7lbs last semster. And the stopped. Mom and I have been on/off our challenge with family things and work always seeming to complicate everything. But I haven't really put back on any weight.
Lately however I've noticed I've been eating much worse. I know it, and my husband has been too, which doesn't help. Add to that we've both been exhausted. I'm not talking about "oh I'm a little tired today", rather it's "Can we go to bed yet?" And we both hate it because it's so early (9pm) to be going to bed, but we're often ready too.
While I cognitively realize that exercising will give us more energy--as we're both less active than we were less semester--I can't seem to emotionally (?) physically get over that hump. I have tried taking the stairs when I can and stuff like that. I don't make an effort to park far awhile, usually because I'm lucky I can park legally in a spot at my school.
What do you to get over that hump of wanting/knowing you shoudl exercise to getting your mentally tired body to do it?
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Welcome back!!!
I often have to play mind games in order to get myself moving. I'll tell myself that if I get through 20 minutes and still want to quit, then I can quit. Usually I end up finishing my 35 minute workout. Walking and taking the stairs does help.
I think everyone eats much worse this time of year. Somehow, comfort food makes the cold days bearable.
My husband and I pull the 9 PM bedtime too. I wonder if it's the body telling you that you need rest.
Good to hear from you in this space.
I'm of the mindset of going to bed, no matter how early, when I am ready. I think it is your body's way of telling you need the rest. You may think that you will wake up extra early, but you probably won't. Your body may need that extra sleep or just time at rest in the bed. You should just do it one time, you may see a difference the next day in how you feel.
To get over that hump, I set small goals for myself. Similar to Seeking Solace's suggestion, I tell myself to get to a certaing point. I may be motivated to go beyond, at times. If not, that's okay if I stop there because I made the effort. Maybe go for a walk when you get home from work. Don't make it too much of a "to do." Put your stuff in the house, throw on your tennis with what you are wearing and just make the block. Do that for 1 week. The next week, add anothe block, etc. Eventually your time and distance will increase.
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