Ever have a time when you just are not feeling it? I am happy to work out, and I look forward to it. I manage to get in about 5 workouts a week right now plus plenty of walking while pushing a stroller.
I know I should find a race to train for, because I'm so goal oriented--I'm just not feeling it.
I don't want to get on my bike right now, because I'm pretty spooked about riding.
I don't want to train for a running race. Since the babies, my hips have needed more work from my chiropractor, and I just don't have the time. Plus, I tried to train for a marathon, and failed.
I don't want to swim because the pool I have access to is about to close for the season.
So what should I do?
George and I made 4 week goals for ourselves 3 weeks ago. The only thing I could come up with was to track my food. To be honest, it has made a difference, which I knew it would. I am more mindful about my eating if I know I have to write it down.
I just don't really want to race right now, which is strange for me.
Maybe I need to find a whole different thing to train for, or maybe I need to lower my expectations and just train for a 5k or something.
This was pretty much just a blog for me to try to work out why I'm not feeling inspired, and to try to find something exciting again.
I think that having small goals is sometimes tantamount to having bigger ones! Tracking food for a while seems like an awesome goal. I know when I'm overwhelmed, my goals become things like "Make my fitbit steps today!" or "Don't eat ALL of the chocolate cake!" ;) Also, I have total confidence that you'll find your motivation and excitement again when the time is right. Goodness knows you inspire me! Hugs from MI!
ReplyDeleteIt is great that you are finding ways to stay active even when your motivation isn’t at its peak.
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