So let’s start with getting up in the morning to work out. I’m
a pretty early riser (6-7am even on weekends), not by choice—probably by
genetics. That being said, I will admit that I do not like getting up to work
out. In my heart I know I should get up every other morning, at least, and go
for a run but finding the motivation to get out of bed, get dressed and put on
my running shoes is beyond difficult. So
trust me, I get it.
We will ignore the negatives of getting up earlier to work
out. Part of motivation is looking at the positives and letting go of the
negative stuff that keeps you from doing something. Let’s, instead, focus on the
positives of getting up and working out first thing in the morning…..
1.
It crosses one thing off your to-do list—We all
have these crazy busy lives. Work, school, taking care of others, taking care
of ourselves, cleaning, cooking, grocery
shopping, and the list goes on. It’s difficult to squeeze in fitness so why don’t
we just do it first thing and it’s done for the day.
2.
It only hurts for a little bit—Okay working out
shouldn’t really hurt. I am talking about that mental hurt of peeling yourself
out of your warm bed even before you need to just so you can go for walk, run,
or whatever form of exercise you chose. From experience, I can tell you that
once you get into a routine it gets easier. You just have to suck it up, start the
routine, and stick to it. WARNING: Do not break your routine because then you
have to start all over again.
3.
ENERGY—There is an energy boost that you get
from working out in the morning that you’ll probably won’t get working out any
other time of day. Getting the blood pumping
early in the day seems to last throughout the day. This alone should be great
motivation for getting up!
I’m going to lead by example. I’m going to set my alarm to
get up tomorrow morning (a Sunday, no less) and go for a run.
So true... whenever I get into an exercise routine, I hate to break it b/c I don't want to have to start all over! I'll have to keep that in mind to help keep me going :)
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