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I was going to post this in the "Planet Fitness" thread but thought it would be off topic.
I generally work out by jogging. I lost my job at the end of the year, which followed parental deaths. A combination of being quite depressed about the job loss, and the bitter cold, had made me wimp out each time, even after suiting up and stretching.
It's difficult to do anything (let alone exercise) when your mind isn't in the right place. Personally, whenever I have dark days, I force myself to exercise. It takes me away from all my worries; gives me time to reflect/focus (especially running)
It's difficult to do anything (let alone exercise) when your mind isn't in the right place. Personally, whenever I have dark days, I force myself to exercise. It takes me away from all my worries; gives me time to reflect/focus (especially running)
Hardest part is waking out that front door.
Couldn't agree more, across the board.
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Download some new music albums that pump you up and only listen to them at the gym. New music always motivates me.
I am big on that. I have lots of playlists on my iPhone for that purpose. But I use outdoor roads, not gyms.
In my experience it is ok to go through a period without much exercise. But you need to tell yourself that in due time you will pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get back into a groove. Good luck.
I have been in your shoes jbgusa, first of all I am sorry to hear about your loss(es.)
I have used the loss of my folks as motivation for many, many years by thinking how fortunate my parents would be if they were alive and healthy enough to be able to exercise, whereas I am healthy enough to do that, I am going to get off my butt and take full advantage of it. I also have always felt that even when the chips are down, doing anything positive for myself is a step in the right direction. Although, everyone needs downtime from time to time, I think you know deep down inside if this is one of those times for you. Good luck and I hope things take a better turn for you very soon.
Nothing as traumatic as what you have gone through, but had to deal with some serious personal issues as well a few months ago. Found that if a friend made plans and invited me to go running or hiking I couldn't back out. Plus having someone to talk to while I was out running helped. The other thing that is helping is to pick an event that I want to do, kind of forces me to get out the door to train.
man, so sorry for your hard luck and losses of late.
Let yourself grieve some. Find the ONE THING fitness related that you really love. If that's jogging, then do that. For me, it was cycling, and then just do it.
I swear, in the months following my daddy's passing, I could hear his voice in the trees while I was riding that bicycle. Helped me a great deal. Best wishes to you.
It is pretty simple. Working out will improve your mood. You don't need some grand motivation, just quit making excuses and do it. If you don't want your mood to be improved (along with health), then you are choosing to be miserable.
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