We do have those days when you don't feel like working out. Those days when going to the gym feels like a a heavy job. Feels like a chore more than a workout to keep your body healthy. I used to feel so guilty but nowadays, I don't. I just let it be. So what do you do on those days? For me, here are the things that I always do 'When I don't feel like working out.' You can also comment and share with us what you do that's different.
- Do it anyway. Do it anyway because this is for me.
- Tell myself to go for 15 minutes. If I still feel bad or unmotivated, I can quit. I have yet to quit.
- Ask a friend along to the workout it helps us both with accountability.
- Do a heavy house cleaning (vacuuming, moving furniture, scrubbing) so I have a reason to work out.
- Watch a Crossfit video on YouTube. It always inspires me. Then I get it done.
- Take a 10-minute brisk walk.
- Force myself anyway and feel better for it.
- Work out anyway…then bask in the awesomeness!
- Find something new to do! If you run then go for a swim or a bike ride. Maybe you are getting bored with the same routine.
- Complain about not feeling motivated, then go do it, since I don't like hearing myself complain.
- Listen to some music—something with energy that I like. It's funny how the right music can make you move even when you think you don't want to, and it usually provides a mood boost, too (which is probably why I didn't want to workout in the first place).
- Remind myself why I started working out and how much better I feel and feel about myself when I am done!
- Remind myself of one of Gods promises in Philippians 4:13, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”
- Think how good I feel after a workout! Nothing else gives me that same feeling!
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