1.08.2010

Motivation? ... or the lack there of

So...I always wonder how to motivate myself to exercise during the winter months. I don't know if anybody else has this same problem. The summer months make it so easy. I go running 3-4 times a week plus all the other summer outdoor activities, hiking, water skiing, ultimate frisbee, or taking walks with Stephen after dinner. But this time of year it's just so stinking cold that I lose every ounce of motivation. I'm always so drained after a long day of teaching, getting home around 5pm making dinner and dishes....I'm about ready for bed after all that. We do have a small exercise room at our complex that I need to take more advantage of. But it's hard to get myself even outside with these freezing temperatures. Well, Stephen found a way to help with this dilemma...it was the perfect Christmas gift. Thanks sweetheart!
I absolutely LOVE it! It really gives me a good workout. I'm using muscles I haven't used in a very long time. After a few weeks of using it I feel great! Working out during the cold months....bring it on...well in the comfort of my own home! Yea! Now for the rest of my New Year's Resolutions.....I'm still working on those.

2 comments:

Rebecca Adams said...

Oooh! Nice! I also had the same problem of not getting exercise during the winter months because of the cold, so we ended up getting ourselves a Wii and Wii Fit Plus. It's been SO good to workout at home and break a sweat every once in a while! Plus it's so convenient and I don't have to go anywhere to workout! I also don't have to worry about anybody looking at my fat while I exercie. Haha! :)

Marla B said...

Okay I found your blog emily! and I have the active too! I love it too. I've only used it twice this month, but I like it too. Have you found where to get another thigh thing? I'd like to try two-player.