I hate to admit it, but over the past week I have fallen off my fitness grind! An excuse is undoubtedly an excuse, but working out when you’re sick is tough!
Aaaaaanyway I have had trouble getting regular exercise, but each day has been getting easier! Here is my day-by-day guide to painlessly get into a fitness routine:
Day 1
Start small …and I mean really small. It’s crazy how a few days of laziness can turn into a routine in itself! I decided to be more active by taking my dog for a walk and playing outside with the kids I babysit.
Day 2
Set a goal. I realize that my endurance wouldn’t be anywhere near what it was two weeks ago, so I made a goal to work out 3 days a week for 45 minutes a day.
I went to the gym and felt like a fish out of water. I used the treadmill and elliptical for 20 minutes each and stretched.
Day 3
Ease your muscles. It’s sad how sore I was from light cardio. Invest in Epsom or Sea salt to take warm baths and sooth your muscles! After a bath and good nights sleep I was ready to go the next day.
Day 4
Remind yourself of the benefits. The hardest part is already over, so each workout I started adding a little more resistance/time. Make a mental note of viewing exercise as a HABIT!
I’m literally only 5 days in, but I have to say the worst is over and I feel myself instinctually getting back into the swing of things. The first step is just getting motivated and the rest is mental. Good luck!! 🙂