So today I went to bed late, work up late, and had a bit of a runny nose. SO many signs this isn't going to be a good day, right?
So let me give you a run down of my lunch time:
Me: Ugh, I am so tired. And I'm feeling sick. Do I really need to work out?
Evil Me: Yeah, it's okay. You don't really need to do it today. Good sleep is really helpful to weight loss too. Just go take a nap.
Me: But I didn't really work out yesterday.
Evil Me: You took that bike ride in almost 100 degree heat for about 3 miles! That was a work out!
Me: Not really. I had to stop for lots of street lights. I got a good sweat going, but I hardly got my heart rate up.
Evil Me: But you went to bed late last night, AND overslept this morning, so you probably really need the rest.
Me: True...
Evil Me: And you haven't really been able to concentrate on work. Keep looking up Disney World stuff and Wedding stuff even though you're not even close to getting engaged.
Me: Yeah...
Evil Me: It's not that important to lose weight. Face it. You're never going to have those Xena legs you want anyway.
Me: Well, it's important that I stay healthy, regardless of what my legs look like.
Evil Me: Come on, you don't really need to put on those gym clothes. They could really use a wash anyway. Why not just take today off? Besides, there is nothing on afternoon TV in the gym anyway.
Me: Well, true. It's usually just people in a mocked-up court room who can't get their lives together. Not terribly entertaining - just sad.
Evil Me: Right. And do you really want to listen to your Ipod?
Me: I am getting a little tired of podcasts... but Lou Mongello put out a new one today...
Evil Me: But it's just an interview with Bob Gurr (Disney Legend for design work - designing just about every vehicle in Disneyland from the opening of the park). How can you keep a pace up listening to an interview?
Me: Well, ya know, I've underestimated Lou's interviews before. I bet I'll like this one. It'll keep me interested and pass the time...
Evil Me: Wait a minute... you're getting into your gym clothes, just how much time are we talking here?!
Me: I am a little bored with my routine. Maybe I'll do a different program today.
Evil Me: Ugh...
End result?
I listened to the Podcast and found Bob Gurr rather inspirtational. AND... I completed a new program on the tread mill, completing a 3.5 mile jog. Didn't I say I wanted to be able to run a 5k at the end of the year? How about I'm RUNNING 5k's NOW almost daily!
No matter what the scale says on Tuesday, I'm happy w/ my overall healthy progress!
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LOL!!! I go through my own version of this conversation weekly!! Your last comment is what is soooo true!! It doesn't matter what the scale says. Just how healthy you are and feel. Remember this....No one ever says, " I wish I never went to the gym today"..... Changing the workout is always a good motivator. And some really good music, too!!! Or even if you just go for 30 minutes. At least it's something, and then you normally end up staying for longer anyways.
ReplyDeleteGood for you! I have to say I am a social exerciser, I need company to walk. However, I discovered a wonderful little diet/exercise tool (thank you, brother!) called myfitnesspal.com. Tracks calories, exercise...so cool!
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