My Motivation Is Missing
I’m not sure what happened to my motivation. Just a few months ago, I thought nothing of getting up before the sun to go to the gym or out for a run. Just a few months ago, you couldn’t have thrown me off my weight loss plan. Just a few months ago, the highlight of my day was heading out the door for a run or a bike ride.
Now, the only thing that gets me to the gym is guilt. I train with the ab killer because, well, secretly?, I’m afraid of her. Nah, not really. And the food thing, let’s not even talk about how I spend most of my days dreaming of chocolate– lots of chocolate. The only thing that keeps from diving in is that if I gain weight back I won’t have any clothes that fit. I gave the old clothes away.
Maybe it’s the winter that stole my mojo. All of this cold, dreary, snowy weather. All I really want to do is curl up under a blanket and watch TV.
But I know that won’t do. I still feel better when I run, even if it is on the treadmill. And then I think, why have I let three days go by?
Don’t get me wrong. I’m still eating right….most of the time. Fit Girl has regained some ground after losing Sunday’s birthday dinner battle…
And I still exercise at least 4 days a week.
But I feel like my heart just isn’t in it. Not the way it was a few months ago. I’ve planned my races, and I know I will be ready and excited when race season is here again.
One of the things I loved about training last year was the fact that I was getting outside almost every day. I didn’t realize how much I missed the sun and the fresh air until I was out in it again. And this winter has been just icky. It seems that just as the weather starts to warm up just a bit, so it’s comfortable to run outside, it snows again, and it’s back to the treadmill.
But this too will end, won’t it? I mean even though the groundhog saw his shadow, that’s only six more weeks of this wintry weather, right, RIGHT?
I think I just need to get outside. I’m sure somewhere out there on my neighborhood run, I’ll find my motivation again. I better get out there soon. Race season is right around the corner.
Diane – Hang in there. Winter is tough and this winter has been even tougher with all of the snow. I think many of us are feeling the same way. Let’s just try to keep each other motivated until the snow melts. And in the meantime, try to join Pam and I for our Sat and Sun morning hikes on Adirondack, regardless of the temperature!!
Hey Diane,
Boy, I could have written this blog – except for the training part!
I think the winter does zap our get up and go and now I am trying to get up and walk on the treadmill before starting the day.
I think I realized (finally) that I hate dieting and there are too many out there. a few months ago I got a CD called Intuitive Eating and I am going to try to incorporate it into my routine. I listen to it in my car and I am keeping a positive thought.
you can do it – you have done so much! We got your back, girlfriend!
elizabeth
I know what you mean Diane, we’ve been having snow and freezing temperatures since December 18th (yes I know the exact date
) and yesterday finally all the snow is gone and temperatures are getting higher.
In our country we usually have maybe 1 or 2 days of snow all winter and sometimes nothing so we are not used to this.
I also still work out but especially running outside has been not enough these last two months.
I’m sure you’ll find your mojo back as soon as spring arrives, so will I!