Monday, May 14, 2018
Saturday, May 12, 2018
BLOG 163 REASONS PEOPLE STOP EXERCISING
BLOG 163 REASONS PEOPLE STOP EXERCISING
Our beloved fitness journey through life can be marked by
intervals of inactivity. The exercise roller coaster that aims for consistency,
can plummet from time to time. As one day off leads to another, time passes,
body shape changes, and willpower falters. SO I had to look up the common
reasons this might occur for people, especially since I want to keep the green
light turned on for every BODY
Reality speaks: “Studies show that 60% of American adults
don't get the recommended amount of physical activity, and over 25% of adults
are not active at all”. (https://www.verywellfit.com/top-reasons-you-dont-exercise-1229759).
In no specific order here’s what I found. You may or may not
relate to one or more of the following “excuses”:
You hate exercise.
Not in your budget or unable to afford it.
Not seeing results.
Have to take care of the kids/family.
Exercise hurts.
You just don’t have time.
There are other interests you would rather do
with your time.
No motivation.
No energy.
I’m too old.
I hate doing it alone.
Injury.
Don’t know what/how to do anything.
Intimidating/Overwhelming.
It’s too late to start over.
Next year….
Habits take time to develop. We keep the habits in our lives
that are comfortable and pleasurable. Exercise is sweat, it is awkward, it is
effort involved. BUT it’s good for you. When you do something good for
yourself, your BODY and mind will thank you. You may have no idea how good your
BODY is meant to feel, so at least give it a chance to try. You know I bug you
when you miss a workout 😊
Friday, May 4, 2018
BLOG 162 BREAK UP WITH THE SCALE
BLOG 162 BREAK UP WITH THE SCALE
Oh the scale. That number. That statistic. The games that
nasty measurement tool can play. Why does it matter so much?? How has our
society equated weight to being confident, comfortable, or “in-shape”?? Of
course data can be motivating and an indication of progress. It can also be a
major deterrent and psychological destroyer. There is so much more to weight
than one can imagine, and as I write this Blog that scale is sitting there
right next to me with its lonely glare.
Every day, I write down my weight, body fat, and BMI. Does
it bother me?? No. My goals are reflected by what I see in the mirror. I write
this down so that I know I am building muscle (my goal isn’t to lose weight). The
scale doesn’t determine the rest of my day. After all, water retention (sodium),
water loss, bathroom use, hormones, activity level, and of course time of day.
There were 2 times in my life that scale messed with me.
One, being in college when I tore my ACL and meniscus and went to zero
activity, emotional eating, and drank Mike’s Hard Lemonade like it was cool.
Second, when I was bulking last year to put on muscle. The scale was
uncomfortable reading back to me numbers I hadn’t seen in years.
The scale is not the only reward for your fitness journey.
Your BODY knows what it is doing.
The scale doesn’t show your internal and overall health improvement.
Your weight is in constant fluctuation. Muscle weighs more than fat. I bet you
wouldn’t be able to guess my weight.
Still, many avoid going to the doctor because the fear of
that scale. What’s worse is that most times, the doctor’s scale is not in a
private area, rather, right in the hallway as people pass by. Here at the
studio we praise every BODY’s successes, but at the doctor, you are there to
hear what is wrong with you.
OH and here’s more… did you weigh with clothes or shoes??
How old is that scale?? What surface was it on??
Some common rules to follow would be:
- Same time of day, on the
- Same day each week, wearing the
- Same clothing, and using the
- Same scale
I’m not making excuses for that scale. I’m telling you that
YOU have more to offer to this world than what a scale reads back at you.
Embrace your BODY, embrace the change to be better, and love the process.
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
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