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Just lying on the grass while my dog patrols the perimeter of the yard! I did a full body workout this morning after just going on walks to exercise for the last month. Before I workout, I often think of that expression “go hard or go home.” I have worry thoughts about needing to push myself in my fitness which are tied to my background in sport and my sometimes poor body image. The reality is, my body is not able to burn 800 calories in a workout right now; and, to have that goal would mean that I would be putting unnecessary pressure on myself to do something that wasn’t achievable. I didn’t need to go “hard” OR go home before giving myself a chance today. I got out there and I tried my best, keeping balance in mind. I didn’t burn as many calories or do as many reps today as I would have a few months ago. That’s okay. I’ve had some significant stressors in my life over the last little while so you can bet I’m validating myself for taking the first step to getting back into a workout routine. “You can do it!” I chanted in my head as I started my workout. And I did.
I'M ON A JOURNEY
Y'all know I've been working out for a little over a month now. There are very few of y'all that know how hard this has been for me physically & mentally. Every morning that my alarm goes off, I regret paying for these classes. But I roll out of bed and barely make it on time.
Last Friday, I had a huge setback. I almost passed out. This wasn't the fault of anyone but myself. I pushed too hard, and was not listening to my body....and I paid for it big time.
I wish I could say that I handled it well but I let the fear I had pushed through start to creep back in. I let anxiety control my day, and cried for hours just because I was comparing myself to everyone around me.
But God was so gracious and met me in that dark place in my mind. He loved me so much through it, and renewed my mind to the rightful place of peace in Him.
It's still not easy for me. Competition runs pretty deep in my veins. It's not easy to be the last one to finish a workout, or to not even be able to finish the workout. But God loves me whether or not I finish. I'm giving my all and trying to honor Him with the body He gave me. I haven't taken the best care of it in the past, but now I want my mind, body and spirit to reflect one thing: Jesus Christ.
On a positive note, I beat my original benchmark workout today! Plus I finished the second part of the workout without getting sick! #progess
P.S. Restoration Fitness is amazing, and there's no other place I'd rather workout than with them. Coach Matt & Cissie are so encouraging and knowledgeable! They help ease all my anxiety, and are helping me with my competition mindset as well.
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Workout anxiety.
It's totally a thing, and it happens to me each and every week
From someone who struggles with anxiety in general, there are definitely some things that help me out in dealing with this issue.
First up, take the pressure out of it!
Working out is a choice, not a chore or a daily task. It's okay if you miss a few days here and there, as it should be about celebrating your body. Not punishing it.
Anyone else struggle with the A word?
@lomagee