Working Out When You’re Tired

Have you ever been tired?  Have you ever not wanted to go work out?  Have you instead wanted to binge watch some netflix and devour an entire tub of ice cream?  If we are honest with ourselves we’ve all had these days.  I know I have.

So how do we get through days like this?  We have a plan.  Have you seen those ads for making a plan before a disaster strikes, because when it strikes then it’s too late?  It’s kind of the same principal here.  If we don’t have a plan for what to do on those days then we will probably become a couch potato.

Have A Plan

So first acknowledge that you are going to meet resistance.  There will be days that work was long and hard, and you got home late, there will be days when the kids have made you want to pull your hair out.  There will be days you are depressed, sad, feel unmotivated. Life gets to us sometimes.

Second write down your goals on Sunday.  That’s right, write them down on a piece of paper and tape it on your mirror, your car dash, your fridge, wherever you will see it often.  Then write your why.  Why do you want to be healthier?  Why do you want to be fitter?

On the days when you’d rather pull the covers over your head read over this list.  Read it multiple times.  Read it out loud.  Then affirm yourself.  Tell yourself out loud that you can and will do your workout.  Affirming yourself and hearing yourself say you can do something gets things turning, and changes your mindset.

So do the above, and the next time you are having a rough day you will turn that day around.  Kick some butt and don’t ever give up.