I hate to admit it but recently I’ve fallen off the workout wagon and it isn’t for lack of desire or drive, but I have found myself out of the gym for about two weeks now and feeling pretty down about it. Over the last few weeks my energy has hit rock bottom and I’ve been extremely fatigued, weak and tired. I am not quite sure if it has to do with the weather or lots of germs going around (a ton of people I know have gotten strep throat, the flu and colds), but needless to say I haven’t worked out in about two full weeks. I used to get up and do the gym at around 6:30am, work out and head home to shower and then go to a full day of work. Lately I can’t even wake up in the morning and when I do I still feel tired – how is that even possible? Either way, I know it’s not who I am and my fitness DNA is telling me this is just no good. The struggle I have had is do I get the sleep I so desperately need or get up and work out. The truth is, I think part of why I feel this way is because I haven’t been at the gym and my body is all out of wack.
I haven’t gained any weight, though I do feel a little softer in some areas. I can’t imagine that happens so quickly but I can surely feel the different. I hate not sticking to my routine and it’s more of a mental defeat than anything when I get out of my rhythm. What I’ve committed to myself is that I need to find the right time to carve out for my workouts and be open to moving things around if I have to. It’s okay to miss a workout here or there, but it’s even more important to make sure you commit to yourself not to let it all go to the trash basket.
Whenever I feel like I’ve fall off the wagon I give myself a few more days to evaluate how I got there and why. Then I try to plan out how to get back into my routine. I find that when I am going to workout almost daily I never fall out, but then life happens and you miss a day, maybe two and then it all goes to the shitter. I won’t let that happen and if you find yourself in this dilemma it’s okay. Find the day that you will commit to getting back into the swing of things and just make it happen. Don’t get so down on yourself, I know I have, and just move on and step forward.
xo Adrienne
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No just really under the weather but i am back in as of yesterday lifting 🙂
Thanks!! Much needed advice especially around the holidays. I think for me my little “drop off the wagon” was needed. It lasted about 1 week and I felt horrible and ate pretty much whatever I wanted, within reason but just didn’t have energy to go or care. But I felt so bad I think the guilt fueled my motivation. I was killing myself in cardio mostly but thank to your blog, in which I have been reading non-stop in my free time. I am going to start lifting. Thanks again for the advice and just letting us we are not the only ones 😉
you are surely not alone, i am back and it’s so motivating to just get in there to improve myself and my health. as long as you find your way back don’t beat yourself up over it. sometimes time off is needed.
Thank you. I am new to your blog, and what I have read so far is inspirational. I am 60, newly retired (35 yrs of working my tail off for one of the most important investment managers of our time), out of shape and ready to get fit and start new eating regiments. I am glad I found you. I haven’t been on my treadmil or used my weights since mid November. I start back tomorrow and am actually excited about it because I know it makes me feel wonderful inside and energic. My husband (69) works out at the same time. We have our own equipment. I really look forward to learning from you. Thank you very much.
Kindly,
Cat in California
Hi Cat, love you for this and thank you. So glad you are going to take the time to invest in your own health now that you have a bit more time 🙂 Let me know if you have any questions xo
I can’t tell you how much I needed to read this – except I have been off for months. I am a avid runner, triathlete and figure skater who is struggling – but I am changing TODAY as I signed up for a marathon in May! Thanks 🙂
best of luck with the marathon, i’m sure you’ll rock it!