So I've finally hit on a surefire way to make myself want to exercise: Get sick enough that I can't exercise. It'll be all I can think about doing.
I went for long walks on Saturday and Sunday despite still feeling under the weather -- it was so beautiful out after this hellishly arctic winter that staying inside and sleeping was truly unthinkable. As a result, on Monday I woke up feeling so sick that I could barely get up to brush my teeth without fainting. I called my boss and hauled my pathetic carcass back to bed.
And I'm pissed that I can't exercise. It's still gorgeous and warm here (finally!), and I was just getting back into a good, regular exercise groove. So here I am in Setback City, yet again. I can hear kids running around and whooping outside, and I feel pretty much the same way I did in second grade when I got the chicken pox and missed the class field trip to the Air & Space Museum.
And this brings up an interesting question: when I'm on the mend and can walk around the block without feeling jelly-legged and shaky, am I going to remember this feeling? Will it motivate me to get my lazy butt on the treadmill -- or outside on the trails -- even when I just don't wanna? Stay tuned.
And for those of you who are feeling fine but having trouble getting motivated to work out today: GO! Do it for poor, pathetic, sniffling, coughy me. Please?
*achoo*
ugh, this was me back in january, after i had foot surgery... i just got into my 3x/week jogging groove and had to stop until i'm fully healed (another 2 weeks!)... i was okay for the first few days but after a week or so, i was missing my exercise and found it so weird that i felt that way... i never thought i would, but i did, and that's pretty cool... once you feel better, you'll want to get outside, and start moving again - don't worry... take this time to let your body mend itself... :-)
Posted by: jodi | March 14, 2007 at 10:36 AM
I can relate. Thankfully I can get outside and walk, but a sore arm (maybe tendonitis?) has sidelined my swimming efforts for the time being. All I want to do is get in the pool!
Posted by: Kelly | March 14, 2007 at 02:42 PM
Oh no! Take care of yourself and get well soon. Yes, the motivation will still be there when you're feeling better. I'm also thinking that your walks weren't what caused the awful Monday morning... sometimes you just have to ride out the Martian Death Virus...
Posted by: Mich | March 14, 2007 at 09:03 PM
Hope you get better soon - I'll add an extra 5 minutes to my exercise on the stationary bike in your honor! :) Lady Rose
Posted by: Lady Rose | March 15, 2007 at 10:41 AM
Take care and get better soon, sweetie. This has been the most phenomenal year for colds and flu!
Posted by: Marla | March 15, 2007 at 01:23 PM
You know you'll lose weight with the flu, though. . .
Posted by: Marie | March 17, 2007 at 12:41 AM
WOW ... I have only read tiny snipppets of your blog but I am totally amazed. You have achieved soooo much. You look absolutely incredible. I've saved your blog to my favourites in hope for some inspiration.
JUST MEGA WOW !!
Well done :0) xxxxx
Posted by: Vicky | March 29, 2007 at 02:36 PM