I Just Can't Make Myself Do It on My Own

I'm bummed. I got an email this morning from a client who recently decided to quit personal training to try exercising on her own. She's confident that we've taught her what to do, but can't seem to make herself do it. I read the email and thought, "Argh! No! You've got to exercise! We made so much progress, you were doing so well. After the struggle to take 10 steps forward, don't let yourself slide back 15!" Fortunately, she realizes she needs the extra push so we're going to work through that. Thank goodness for the new online personal training and nutrition virtual studio. I'm going to be on her butt daily to get it done!

Her struggle is so common. Even if you know what to do, it's so hard to make yourself do it. Oh, not me, I spring out of bed with the birds chirping morning love songs as I whistle merrily to the studio for my morning workout. NOT! Contrary to popular belief, I'm no different. Every morning when the alarm goes off and it's pitch black all around me, I think to myself "I'll workout this afternoon. I probably could use more sleep. Sleep is just as important as exercise, right? What's the harm in missing today?" Then, I mentally hit myself. I won't workout later. I never do. I get plenty of sleep, well, on average. If I don't drag myself out of bed, it's not going to happen any other time in my busy day. Plus, I know after the first squinty-eyed 5 minutes, I'm fine to get up that early to exercise. I certainly don't "whistle merrily to the studio", but I do give myself a mental pat on the back for making the right choice one more day. I know it's worth it. I like the lean body I've tried so hard to get. I like the sense of accomplishment I get after a good hard sweat in the studio. And, I like knowing that I practice what I preach and don't let excuses drag down into the pit of F.A.T. Habits.

What did you decide today? Have you had a good workout yet? Did you eat breakfast? Have you been drinking water today? Break the F.A.T. Habits and do the WISE thing.