Motivation

This morning as my alarm sounded at 5:05am, I groaned. I turned off the chirping and rolled back over convincing myself that I could take a morning off and it would be no big deal. But as I closed my eyes to resume my slumber I started thinking about how much better my days are when I start with bootcamp. So I pulled myself up and headed out for the morning workout. After starting my car I already knew I’d made the right decision.

As it nears 4:00 in the afternoon and my work day is winding down I get the urge for something sweet. I consider helping myself to some of my co-workers candies but instead opt for a string cheese and apple. Believe it or not, that decision was pretty easy. I considered feeding my sweet tooth and realized I started this day strong and want to end it that way as well. My 5:30am workout started me on the right foot and it helped me to continue my day with my fitness and weight loss goals in mind.

Some people thrive on evening workouts. I find too many excuses after 5pm. The same excuses that allow me to blow off my working out haunt me as I make my food selections as well. But on days when I get that morning workout in, the choices are much easier to make.

Don’t get me wrong, I love to indulge. I have almost weekly setbacks related to food choices. But those setbacks are much easier to overcome as I start to crave the workouts as much as I crave culinary treats.

This morning I was able to motivate myself to go to bootcamp. This afternoon I’ve been able to motivate myself to make the right food choices. And I plan to keep that enthusiasm up to the best of my ability as I get closer to my goals.