What is the real secret to loving your body? Is there a strategy that we can use to focus on what we love, in order to avoid picking apart every possible flaw, when staring at our reflection in the bathroom mirror? Exercise. Something I’m sure you’ve heard a million times before because the truth, deserves a little repetition.
Whatever is wrong with your day, exercise is the answer each and every time.
Your job sucks, exercise. Your boyfriend/girlfriend sucks, exercise. The weather sucks, your family sucks, writer’s/artists’ block sucks, the state of the world sucks, once again exercise.
I’m not implying that any of these problems are easily solved. While plotting possible solutions, there is one thing that will make you feel better, sweat it out!
I’m talking balls to the wall, nose to the ground, your body contorted in positions your partner wishes you would use more often in the bedroom…
Blood, sweat, tears. Challenging yourself a bit more every day.
When you think you can’t do it, do it anyway and think about it later. This isn’t your grandma’s workout. You are a warrior and the gym is your battlefield.
Being fit will not come without its fair share of difficulty and annoyances.
Most of the time you probably won’t feel like working out. Force yourself. Once you’re done, remember this feeling.
While you stretch with a smile on your face, enjoying the completion of what you thought you couldn’t do.
For your entertainment only, I will now share 3 things that really annoy me when I’m working out:
- Do not try to pick me up at the gym. This is my, me-time. Do not interrupt, me-time with whatever pathetic way you’re trying to get laid. My face is a tomato, my crotch is so sweaty I look like I have bladder control problems, its not the time.
- Since you have a home, there is no need to cream every inch of your nude body in the locker room. I would much rather put my running shoes on without your muff in my face.
- Dear Mr. Doing one set and flexing in the mirror 50 times, this isn’t a performance and I’m lifting more than you in my warm up. Get out of the way, some of us are actually trying to workout around here…
If you’re honestly looking for a real tool to help motivate you to get fit, the perfect place to start is your favorite music. With an awesome workout playlist, time on the treadmill flies by. The songs will get you revved up again, even when one more rep seems impossible.
Here are some of the songs I use to give myself a kick in the butt:
SKRILLEX – First of the year (Equinox)
STEVE AOKI & LAIDBACK LUKE ft. LIL JON – Turbulence
Hope they help you get motivated too! What are some of the tracks on your workout playlist?
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My music tastes depends on my moods but for working out it ranges from old school rockabilly to Metallica with Celtic rock and even 80s new wave
Thanks for your response! Will be adding some Metallica to my playlist 🙂
Fuel is probably their best to work out with.
Have you seen the video for, Until it Sleeps? So good!
It’s been a while.
I’ve got a pet dog so most of my exercise is done with him. Walking, cycling and hiking. And we enjoy every moment of it. X
Sounds great! Having a workout buddy is the best 🙂
I have been deciding since ever to start working out again. This time I am gonna do it!!! Fingers crossed🤞
It is hard but you can totally do it! Let me know how it goes 🙂
Oki, I will let you know 🙂
Thanks for your insights on workout. You are right in stating that doing workout with music on is a source of great help. I also tell people to repeat some positive whispers of encouragement (Like I am a healthy person and further will be healthy…) to the inner child while doing the work out and other self-care exercises. You have a lovely way of putting things in a creative way. Best wishes
Love the idea of repeating positive whispers! Totally going to give it a try. Thank you for your kind words & best wishes to you! 🙂
Thanks Frances Elaina & best wishes
I love running. Whatever frustrations you’ve had that day fall by the wayside after the first couple of miles. Thanks for the post.
You’re welcome! Isn’t it amazing how it can turn your mood around? Enhancing a run is touched on in the next fitness post. Hope you keep reading. 🙂
LMAO. I was a personal trainer for 6 years, your “annoying” list is absolute gold, totally laughing about that.
Thank you. I’m glad you enjoyed it! 🙂
I usually put on Today’s Hits on Pandora…lol 🙂
Great post! Funny and totally true! I workout everyday. If I don’t, I’m not as focused and definitely not as happy. Those brain endorphins are real! Love your playlist…mine is a real mish mash of hip hop, video game soundtracks, and pop. Anything to make me feel like a warrior while I push it to the limit. Have a great workout today!
Thank you! Glad you like the playlist. Great music is key, I can’t get the job done without it. Hope you have a good one too 🙂 Time to sweat it out!