Overcoming yourself
Ever had one of those days where you just don’t feel like going to the gym? I have them quite often and today was one of those days. I wasn’t in the mood to workout, but I went. I was hoping some surge of adrenaline would kick in, so I pumped up the volume on my IPOD, nothing. I secretly competed against someone in the gym, nothing. I even wore a workout sports bra with matching shorts to VISUALLY remind me why I’m there, considering my state of mind, that was not a good decision. Every single set, step & rep was work. Although the good never got going, I did my time and got it all done. I looked around while working through my struggle and noticed many kinds of people in the gym. The ones that stood out the most were those glowing from their exercise high (I was envious with disgust) and others who were working hard through their own struggles to get done. Regardless of which end of the spectrum they fell, there they were, pushing, grunting, stressing for another rep. Why? Why do we do it? Answers vary. I pushed around some serious weight today, 10 pounds here, 65 pounds there, plus the invisible pounds of my lack of desire. It was hard and I should be looking extra fine tomorrow!
October 16, 2007 at 8:56 pm
Awesome motivational blog! That type of self-discipline is what brings success! keep up the great work
October 16, 2007 at 9:04 pm
so motivational…love it!
October 16, 2007 at 9:15 pm
Hard work, pain, soreness, sweat, stinch, bland diet, trouble finding clothes…..what’s not to love about being fit?…..As for motivation: Most likely being the person in any given room at any given time who is in the best shape is highly gratifying…..Remember, being fit is the minority in today’s society….That alone is motivation for me…Thoughts from the hazy side….
October 17, 2007 at 8:15 pm
And do it for your fans.