Why Is This So Difficult?!
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Why Is This So Difficult?!
| Wed, 09-15-2004 - 3:20pm |
I'm frustrated and I need to vent. This is one of many days during which I am tired of being me. I hate my hair. I hate my body and I hate myself for not having the willpower to resist temptation and exercise on a regular basis. Quite frankly, I would rather get root canals and pap smears than exercise. I do not get a natural "high" from exercising, even when I do it regularly. I get sweaty. That's it.
Because of our work schedules and the fact that my office is almost an hour from home, my husband and I eat late dinners. After cooking, eating, doing dishes and one or two other chores, I still have to answer e-mails for my company. By the time I'm finished, it's 10 or 11pm and I'm ready for bed, not a trip to the gym. I don't have the willpower to get up early and go, either. The gym is 20 or 25 minutes away, which is 40 minutes round trip. Add that to a modest 45 minute workout and another hour and a half to get dressed for work and have breakfast, and I'd be getting up at 5am to pull it off. My husband would kill me if the alarm went off that early. He doesn't get up until close to 8am and if his sleep is disrupted, it's not likely that he'll be able to go back to sleep.
Because of our work schedules and the fact that my office is almost an hour from home, my husband and I eat late dinners. After cooking, eating, doing dishes and one or two other chores, I still have to answer e-mails for my company. By the time I'm finished, it's 10 or 11pm and I'm ready for bed, not a trip to the gym. I don't have the willpower to get up early and go, either. The gym is 20 or 25 minutes away, which is 40 minutes round trip. Add that to a modest 45 minute workout and another hour and a half to get dressed for work and have breakfast, and I'd be getting up at 5am to pull it off. My husband would kill me if the alarm went off that early. He doesn't get up until close to 8am and if his sleep is disrupted, it's not likely that he'll be able to go back to sleep.
Before you write anything, let me tell you that I'm self-employed. I own a cabin rental business in a resort area of the mountains. Moving the office is not an option and the town is not a great place to raise a family, which is why we live 45 minutes away. The business is still young and I can't yet afford to hire anyone to help me. Also, my husband is good about helping around the house. This is definitely a problem with me.

I dread my exercise routine as well, and reading your post I think of me. I can't really "get into it" until I am about half way done (and I realize I gotta get back home somehow..LOL). I have learned to think of it as a break and not a chore. It is the only "me" time I get most days.
Make modest changes to your diet and prepare and package foods so they are easy to grab. You don't have to cut out everything you like, just portion control them. Diet and exercise have to go hand in hand. Diet is a big part of your goal. You're not going to gain or keep the pounds eating A cookie, but ten, then yes, your creating a hazard. You didn't mention anything about your WOE, but I thought I'd throw that in, just in case.
Give yourself a break. The more you think it is a problem, the bigger the problem and the more upset you're going to be about it.
Got this in my email today...
A big part of success is believing you can succeed. Is the voice inside your head saying, "I can do this"? Or is it saying, "I can't do this"? Be aware of the messages you're sending yourself—they're a lot more powerful than you think! Make a note of negative thoughts in your Journal, and then make a conscious effort to replace them with positive ones! Instead of thinking, "I should" or "I wish" or "I hope," tell yourself, "I WILL!"
Visualize reaching your goals, sticking to the plan, and enjoying your newfound health and energy! Draw or cut out photos of how you'd like to look and clothes you'd like to wear, and paste them in your journal for inspiration. Tell yourself, "I like exercise," and "I feel so much better when I eat right and drink my water." Psychologists say your subconscious mind will make whatever you tell it a reality—so think positive and see yourself living the life of your dreams! You deserve it!
Instead of thinking of your body as the enemy, think of it as your best friend.
Stay positive!
BRAVO.... to you for posting every admission you feel about hating to exercise and hating your body and hating your hair, etc.
Nicole- it's tough- not an easy thing to do- this getting in shape thing
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Hey Nicole:
Everyone here has offered some really awesome tips on how to get at least a little exercise in.
Fear
Thanks again. All of you are AWESOME!!
Hey Danidietgirl!!