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Thursday, June 14, 2018

Working Out Even When You Don’t Want To

                        I was craving something sweet. 




  There are many days that I just don’t feel like working out. Those are the days that I have to force myself and trust me it isn’t always easy. The other night I had planned to head to the gym in two hours when it was more convenient/cooler weather for me. Then two hours later, I felt sick to my stomach and did not want to go to the gym. I decided to head out the door anyway and walk to the gym hoping I would feel better.

My snack choice affected my workout.

 It was my own fault that I felt sick as I snuck an ice cream treat earlier. The cookie and cream Mochi frozen treat just sounded so good. I wish I got had selected one of the dairy-free Mochi treats that were in my freezer instead and then I would not have felt sick. I need to just accept my dairy issues and stop wishing that maybe I could eat milk products.

Getting started was the hardest part. 

 So, I started walking the half mile to the gym thinking it would help my nausea and it did help a little bit. Once I arrived at the gym, I was still a bit queasy so I decided to start with the weights first. Sometimes my dairy issues only last a couple of hours, so I maybe by the time I was done with the weights I would feel better. Thirty minutes later, I was done with my weights and still queasy but I told myself to take it easy on the elliptical machine. I put my tunes on and started as a slow workout was better than none.

A slow workout is better than none.

  About 10 minutes into my workout, I forgot all about my workout and started to enjoy it. I know that watching the Food Channel and people making French Napoleon Pastries sure did help. I might be a bit strange but it was not making me hungry but rather I was desiring to learn how to make this fancy dessert. I also had music on and I started to workout faster so I think I had a good 20 minutes of a workout.

A workout always makes me feel good!

  I then walked home, feeling good that I workout. I also told myself to go running first thing in the morning as it would be cooler then. I will also reach for a non-dairy treat next time I crave something sweet like this dairy-free Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Pudding.




What do you do when you don't feel like working out?


18 comments:

Tammy said...

Thats what I love about walking. Its a great workout and the scenery always draws me outside.

AiringMyLaundry said...

Yup, I rarely want to work out. But I force myself to jog daily. I know I need to do it to fit into my pants.

Sarah Bailey said...

I have to admit now I physically can't work out - I wish I had done it more, run more, swam more, enjoyed my mobile body more.

Sara said...

You are so determined :) I have to teach myself to do work out and be healthy.

Evelyn Lo Foreman said...

Thank you for this inspiring post. It is relatable and real! I remind myself that it is when I least want to work out that a workout will benefit me most, and then I go and take a walk...and perhaps even a run πŸƒπŸ»‍♀️ ☺️πŸ‘πŸΌ. Xo Evelyn, PathofPresence

Ophelia Tang said...

You are so hardworking and a great example. Keep up the hard work. Thanks for sharing.

Tia M. said...

chocolate peanut butter pretzle pudding! I am in! I am always craving chocolate and munchies. I have no self control

Annie said...

I totally agree that getting started is the hardest part. Once I start I really enjoy working out!
xoxo
Annie

Kiwi said...

Yes this is my problem. I dont work out enough to be consistent but i am going to Mexico next week and I will!

Angela Ricardo Bethea said...

I tried to work out before but I guess it never worked out. LOL haha! Kidding aside, sleeping and eating is more fun!

Cristina Pop said...

I love how determined you are. Wish I could be more like this :)

What Corinne Did said...

I have been such a lazy ass lately and always procrastinating working out! I love how determined you are! so inspiring!

Anosa said...

I have started working out again and though its tough to motivate myself daily, I know I want to continue

Princess Quinn said...

I am not really a gym person but few months back, I enrolled myself to a Zumba dance class. Well, I liked it, it was fun and I did shed some pounds. But I think, what I lack is motivation and goal, and so I finally stopped.

Echo aka The Mad Mommy said...

It's almost impossible for me to workout, because I am in constant pain.

prernamalhan said...

I really need to start working out. I eat when I'm not working out but definitely need to hit the ground.

Becca Wilson said...

Working out can make you feel so amazing. This looks like such an amazing snack too!

Adit said...

Using a good quality and non slip yoga mat is really important, to do exercise regularly and in a flexible way. This will help you to do exercise more effectively too.

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