Find Your Inner Strength

Yesterday I was having a conversation with my brother. We are both hardcore into working out and actually have to remind ourselves to ask about what else is going on in our lives aside from foods we are eating, and workouts we are doing because that’s all we talk about.

We’ve both been working out for years and are highly motivated, but you know what we both were talking about yesterday?  How we didn’t want to workout.  Yup.

I got home from work yesterday and was exhausted, Tuesdays nights I am always super tired.  I think the Monday drain doesn’t hit me till Tuesday.  I wanted to shower and take a nap.  But the gym is now to where I know I have to do it.  Some days I have to view it as my job.  I may not want to get up and go to work.  But I have to.

I know what will happen if I don’t work out.  I know what it’s like not being where I want to physically, and as much as I do not want to go to the gym some days, I definitely don’t want to back to my old self.

Have something to hold on to for the days that you don’t feel like going.  Whether it’s a quote, a picture of your kids, or a list of reasons why you have to, have some kind of reminder you can look to when you are feeling weak to keep you motivated.

Change your mindset.  Don’t view workouts as an option on whether you feel like it, but as something you have to do. For your health today, your future, and your present well being. You’ve got this.