You know you have a problem when you watch workout infomercials and actually begin to have dreams about working out. I have not been able to work out in over three weeks and my schedule has been so hectic that if it is not cleaning, cooking, kids, or homework the only things I have time to do are eat and sleep and even those are not guaranteed!
I was sick to the point to where I ended up in bed from the second my wonderful husband walked through the door up until I helped put the kids to bed. I found myself not knowing what to watch on the television since I am not a big day time television watcher. Watching workout infomercials is what I ended up doing and I wanted to start working out. I am hoping that this weekend will be the time I start once again, but it is a play it by ear type of scenario at this point.
What is my point to telling you that I dream about working out and am crazy enough to watch infomercials about working out? Being healthy and fit should be a want as well as a need. You will find yourself with better results and a better overall sense of well-being if you actually want to work out as opposed to just viewing it as something you have to suck up and do. Think of it, they have workout classes designed around dancing and pole dancing nowadays. There is no reason why working out cannot be something you become excited about doing. And the results you begin to see and the sense of inner and outer strength that comes with it are fantastic. It is a time to do something positive for yourself and set a great example for your kids.
I love working out, but this does not mean I love all workouts. But if I do not like a workout the solution is simple; I do not do it. I cannot say that I spring out of bed every morning at 0600 ready to go and anxious to start my workout. There are more times when I contemplate staying in bed that extra hour than there are times when I cannot wait to get going. One thing that has always happened is that once it is over I am so very happy I did it.
Eating healthy can be the same. There is no reason why a healthy diet has to equal a bland diet. I love finding creative ways of making foods that my entire family will enjoy. I will make a confession and admit that no matter how I cook brown rice my husband turns his nose up a bit, but the rest of the family inhales it and thinks it is fantastic. You cannot win them all, especially when you have so many different palates to please. I love making cooking an adventure and testing out new ways to make healthy staples even better. My family loves it as well since they get to be the official taste testers.
What is the moral of today’s story? Viewing things as a want in addition to a need is beneficial to keeping on track. If you find a routine that you dislike the solution is to switch it up. The feelings of accomplishment and strength are something you alone give to yourself. As my husband always says, “Don’t fight it, fix it.”
Though I have been absent for almost two months I have been starting research on the Paleolithic Diet which I have a fairly firm stance one, but wanted to educate others on since it is a diet that is gaining popularity. I will leave it up to you to make your decision on whether or not it is something you would consider doing. You have no idea how happy I am that this is the first time in too long that I have had a bit of extra time to write. Grant it, I put off necessary cleaning (homework is finished for the day at least), but it is important to take some time out of your day to do something for you. Now it is time to get back to the grind!
