WORKOUT STRUGGLE-IT’S REAL!
Hey Everyone! I am trying to write this as serious as possible, but my a**hole husband (I’m saying that for his sake as he stands over me laughing) is making it hard. He is dying laughing at me in workout clothes (this is not my look)! He’s seen me a million times in them, but thinks it’s a riot that I am doing a post on fitness! Okay, it’s not really about fitness, but more about wanting to start to get into shape and do something healthy for me.
I admit it…I am a workout dropout! I know I should be doing it for health reasons, but honestly, I don’t like to. I feel like I don’t have enough time in the day anyway, and add in a class or long walk, then it’s a shower and hair, and you get the picture. But…most of you do it. I don’t understand why it is so difficult for me. We all have those things that we dread or won’t make time for. Maybe it’s eating or drinking too much, or maybe you worry too much. Maybe you try to have a quiet time everyday, but that ends up not happening.
I was trying to do Pilates when we lived in Nashville, and I was on a pretty good little clip, but then I started traveling and my schedule got the best of me. When we moved back to Dallas a few months ago, it was during the holidays, and I knew that exercise was going to go out the window if I started. We traveled for New Year’s Eve, and then I left again for California. See, I always have an excuse. I know I am not overweight, but it’s really a shame that I don’t do it. Here’s why…my oncologist says it’s the biggest deterrent for keeping cancer away. You would think that would make me run for days!
So here’s what I think. I got some new kicks the other day to motivate me and I am going to start today. I am not committing to every day, but at least three days a week. I am going to walk and go back to yoga (I really do love yoga), and if I mess up, that’s okay, I will try again. See, if we mess up, we have the opportunity to start again the next day or the next (we are still on this earth). I have gotten to the age where I am not going to beat myself up, but for health reasons I just need to do it. I need to strengthen my bones and my heart.
This was basically a pep talk for me, but if you are wanting to try to start something back up or give something up, it’s never ever to late. We just have to get up and do it, and I’m sure we will feel so much better for just trying! Are you in my same boat…I’d love to know. What are your tips for staying motivated?
Have a great day everyone! xx
Photos: Mary Summers Hafner
Sweatshirt // Tank //Leggings // Shoes (go up 1/2 size)
January 12, 2017 @ 8:37 am
Hahahah I can see buster laughing at you!! Love this outfit though I need that sweatshirt! I write this as I lay in bed eating a cookie ? Aka also need to work out!
January 12, 2017 @ 9:16 am
As I sit here drinking coffee at the YMCA waiting for body pump (unlike the others that are in the treadmill warming up for body pump) I am telling myself I really want to go home. This is my first day back in about 5 weeks. I hate to work out too and start and stop often. My motivation has been two kid getting married. Now I will have a dry spell and need to find a new motivator. Looking in the mirror is my best motivator. Yikes!! Age is getting the best of me. I so relate to you and your lack of desire. I too have on a new workout ensemble on I got for.Christmas that makes me look like a regular. Lol. On to class now that will kick my butt and remind me that I am not!!
January 12, 2017 @ 9:19 am
Since my breast cancer diagnosis in 2004, I’ve had a personal trainer because he’s my accountability factor. Yes it’s expensive, but I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t have my MWF 10am standing appointment, and if I have to cancel… He gives me a rash of ……. xoxox, Brenda
January 12, 2017 @ 9:28 am
I am exactly the same!! I think it is the fixing the hair part that kills it for me…it just takes so long with our thick wavy hair. 🙂 My goal was do so something, even a walk, every day.. I may join you on the 3 day plan!
xo
Alicia
January 12, 2017 @ 9:58 am
Cute outfit! I am committed to a one hour daily walk – yes it can be hard and making time is challenging. And, living in CT, there are weather issues this time of year. I find that the “walking 10,000 steps” apps on my iPhone are really helpful. One trip to a supermarket, mall etc, really adds up the steps. So, if you only walk 20-30 minutes in the morning, the app keeps track of the total steps per day and keeps you motivated. We had snow, so I decided to buy snowshoes so I could walk on the golf courses or parks – guess what we just had rain, so all the snow is gone LOL!
January 12, 2017 @ 10:10 am
I would highly recommend reading “Younger Next Year for Women” by Crowley and Lodge. They explain how exercise, diet and maintaining emotional connections can help you become “functionally younger.” It certainly motivated me to get back on my fitness track!
January 12, 2017 @ 10:21 am
I tell myself I work out every day, just like I floss and wash my face. Then if I miss a day, it isn’t so bad. I always get 4-5 days a week in! And first thing in the morning, otherwise life gets in the way!
January 12, 2017 @ 10:32 am
Im in the same boat, today I did a ballet class as I use to dance, so thought it would be great and it was muscle memory is good and the ladies are similar age. Can’t wait for need week.
January 12, 2017 @ 11:16 am
I am a big time weight lifter and runner. I’m so glad to see you starting to workout 3 days a week. My biggest problem with a new years resolution is that people will make it for every day. Most people cannot work out every day. Set small goals and than add to it. Great job Cathy!! Also love your website! I am also over 50 and love your style. Fab my dear!!
January 12, 2017 @ 1:09 pm
Add me to the list! When I lived in Dallas, I worked out at Cooper five days a week and it was like mysecond home! The keys for me were having friends there that I knew I would see if I was there and having an AWESOME trainer, Brent Blackmore. He put me in the best shape of my life but then we moved to Boulder. I haven’t been able to find a gym I like and all but one of my friends here, hates to exercise in any shape or form! So, I’m Stairsteping and throwing a few weights around in my unfinished and unmotivating basement! Ugh! I tell myself all the same things and it’s still such a struggle to even get in three days a week consistently. Wish I had some great advice for you but I don’t…just sympathy.
January 12, 2017 @ 10:08 pm
I hear you! I feel the same way about exercise and have to force myself to do it which only works some of the time. I’m thinking of hiring a personal trainer if I can afford it. The other thing that does help though is exercising with a friend if you can find one who is available. That has always helped me in the past knowing they are waiting for you. Good luck with it!
January 13, 2017 @ 2:44 am
I try to walk outside or use the treadmill at my gym at least 30 minutes a day (most days) with some weight training. On the days I’m not feeling the gym routine or lack time..I’ll do some yoga from the website “doyogawithme”. My primary motivation is that both my mother and sister are Breast cancer survivors. I just turned 60 last month..so far so good.
P.S. I so enjoy your blog…
January 15, 2017 @ 9:36 pm
thank you renee for your tips on what you do! i’ve never heard of the website “doyogawithme”, but i am going to look it up and try it! thank you for telling me about it! you have some big time motivation for sure, and you are doing the right thing. so glad you are healthy, and keep that in your head. don’t even think that what your mom and sister had is a possibility for you. i may be horrible on working my body out, but i work my brain out with positive thoughts!!! thank you so much for reading the blog! i really appreciate it!!! xoxo
January 15, 2017 @ 9:40 pm
hi michelle! so glad to know that you understand how i feel! i am thinking about getting private pilates classes, either by myself or with my husband or daughter in law. i hope we both can pull it off! thank you so much for reading and taking the time to comment! xoxo
January 23, 2017 @ 2:29 pm
I wrote a post about just this. Check it out for some great information and tips from me (with my co – author health coach friend Adele). Here is the link, and please share your thoughts about it! http://moodsey.com/mood-frustrated-gym-mojo-go/
January 24, 2017 @ 7:00 pm
I feel your pain, and I do so need to get back to a healthier life style and working out again
January 27, 2017 @ 6:39 am
So great to read these honest comments from women who know moving is so important. It’d my life mission to figure out how to motivate women to exercise and stay motivated. Thanks for your insight ! Any tips you all can pass along to me as I continue working on my passion is appreciated.
February 5, 2017 @ 9:29 pm
Hi Suzi! I love the comments too, and my hope in writing this blog, is that we can all help each other out! I am not doing so great with my motivation. I have been planning my daughter’s wedding that is happening in June, and my dad is in the hospital. It’s hard to get it all done! All I can say, is just try your best, but don’t beat yourself up if you mess up! Blessings to you!!! xx