October Thrive Challenge

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Comment by Natasha on October 8, 2011 at 3:04pm

Winter doesn't phase me but a change in our entire household schedule does! Thanks to hubby's work schedule changing, I no longer have lazy mornings to go work out but the good news is my twins are now in school so I have a half-day to get a workout in.  The challenge is not letting social outings and household chores take priority over getting to the gym (which I usually prefer to do in the early mornings). To make sure I stay on track, I've created an entire new workout program for myself and am only scheduling one social activity per week.

Comment by Shannon Lagasse on October 8, 2011 at 3:00pm

My excuse is that I don't have time. My solution to this: SCHEDULE IT! I schedule time for work, cooking, cleaning, dates, and just about everything else in my life. Everything is broken down into an hourly schedule. If I can do that, I can change one of those hours from "work" to "workOUT."

Comment by Jen Salazar on October 8, 2011 at 2:56pm

My go-to excuse is that I'm too busy.  The reality is that I feel better and can focus on tasks better when I've worked out.  My plan this year (I've already begun) is to use a DVD set in my apartment.  This way, there is no need to go to a gym.  Getting into the habit has been good so far!

Comment by Nancy B on October 8, 2011 at 2:47pm

My excuse for not going to the gym is that I do not need a gym to do yoga, all I need is my mat. if you truly love yourself, you will automatically do what is good for your body. Trying To avoid anything that disrupts your peace. You can walk anywhere so you do not need gym for that either. If you live in the north you can get yourself up and go to a local superstore and walk in there if the weather outside is frightful! Your body is your temple and you are what you eat, remembering that movement is what keeps us young! Never stop moving!

Comment by Mary Jane Button-Harrison on October 8, 2011 at 1:42pm

I resonate with others... dark, cold, got to bed too late the night before as good excuses not to get out of bed.  The best way I have of dealing with this is to not even consider listening to the chatter in my brain and just get up and go.  Once I get up, the rest is automatic and I'm always glad I did.

Comment by Donna Broomfield on October 8, 2011 at 12:33pm

Excuses? It's too cold, it's too dark, but my poor L5 won't like it.......Excuses BE GONE! I have a 7 month old Blue Heeler with loads of energy, and I have just signed my youngest daughter up at the gym with me. So a lot of days I will be double dipping! I am at the gym in the am for my workout, back after school with my daughter for hers! The WFHO Vanilla Chai gives me the right start in the morning, 20 minutes before I hit the gym I have my Thrive's homemade chocolate blueberry energy bar, the pre workout energizer drink in Berry, this enables me to rock my workout, and the Berry Performance Protein post workout aids in my recovery so I can do it all over again! I love this whole line! I am sharing it with everyone I meet and know! Thanks to Brendan all I have to do is workout - he has done all the rest!

Comment by Judy A Etherington on October 8, 2011 at 12:16pm

I find thinking about getting out for my walks and exercising more stressful than just doing it!  :)

Comment by Anett Dietrich on October 8, 2011 at 11:44am

It's still dark, I can't run before work. BUT: The dog has to go out anyway - if I run or walk doesn't matter. It will get warmer if I run though.

Comment by stacialowe on October 8, 2011 at 11:36am

hmm . . "It's too cold!"  I am new to runing so I am slowing buying some cold weather gear for running and hopefully some Cross country Skiing. Still on the list are an ear/head band, gloves and vest and a couple more Under Armor shirts.

Comment by Leslie Richman on October 8, 2011 at 11:27am

Definitely this one: it's just too cold to get up early and freeze before I have to!!! I work on this by laying out my workout gear, planning my activity, and gearing up the night before.

Comment by Sheng Vue on October 8, 2011 at 10:31am

Every morning before working out, I close my eyes and envision myself training and seeing the end results: strong, independent, healthy, and happy.  This works and motivates me all the time.

Comment by Amy McTavish on October 8, 2011 at 9:50am

Excuse: It's raining and dark and I'm afraid I'll fall on the slippery sidewalk!  Excuse buster: I don't let myself shower until I've worked out-I know I won't want to go into work with greasy hair, so I'd better earn that shampoo! :)

Comment by Perry Como on October 8, 2011 at 9:46am

I get up to run at 4am, but a cold rain has me closing the door and turning back inside. So there's always the treadmill, some weights, or an exercise video to get some cross-training in.

Comment by Donna Wells on October 8, 2011 at 9:36am

There are no excuses!  I am up every morning during the week to go to the gym before work.  I then go at lunch and sometimes after work.  It is my lifestyle and I won't give it up for anything.  My health is more important, I can't look after and be with the ones I love if my health suffers.

Comment by Jennifer on October 8, 2011 at 9:21am

A warm bed on a cold morning is really hard to leave.  But the feeling of resisting the temptation of rolling over and going back to sleep far exceeds the few extra minutes of shut-eye.  Knowing there are other people out there braving the cold gives me motivation to join them.

Comment by Aarons_nona on October 8, 2011 at 9:16am

"It's freezing outside. My feet are going to get all wet and my running shoes ruined by all the wet snow.". When this thought comes I'm going to look at my son who has special needs and remember I'm running to bring about awareness for 22q( a deletion of the 22nd chromosome), I'm running to maintain the mental, physical, and emotional health needed to give him the best care possible, and I'm running because I love it! The initial cold is not as shocking as hopping into an icy frigid pond in May.  In a few minutes I'll warm up and the chill will pass. I've done this before and my feet will be fine. There is no shortage of new shoes at our local running store, and I can always purchase them cheaper online. Looking ahead to the invigorating feeling that follows, and knowing the difference being made in the lives of others, that's what's going to get me out that door! In fact, we had our 1st snow fall this morning, I think I'll head on out! See you on the trail! :)

Comment by Karen Lemburg on October 8, 2011 at 8:28am

My best excuse would be just plain laziness. “How soon 'not now' becomes 'never'.” Martin Luther says. So, my plan to overcome this excuse is to have a goal on paper that says, "I have so much energy when I run at least 2 times a week, cycle at least 50 miles a week and strength train 4 times a week. I am addicted to it. I have the body of an athlete and I love how I feel and look." I see myself at my ideal size and weight and enjoy the benefits of a disciplined lifestyle. And of course the plant based diet is giving me the energy I need to THRIVE!

Comment by Jennifer Cox on October 8, 2011 at 7:04am

I work out with a group of people called the Red Eyes - we meet at Goderich Crossfit - which is basically a couple barns filled with equipment (we do most of our workout outside) and our awesome Crossfit coach...I have to drive about 15 minutes to get there which I don't look forward to in the cold, snowy winter months up here in Ontario Canada...but I love it...so to make it more appealing to get up on those days I plan to purchase a new brightly coloured toque and nice warm workout gloves...also on my list are the Adidas climaproof winter training shoes...have to keep those toes warm!

Comment by Adam o on October 8, 2011 at 6:38am

It;s dark when I'm getting up, It's dark when I go to sleep, for te rest of the day I'm at work!

Comment by Kturner2988 on October 8, 2011 at 6:10am

No excuses!! It's the priority every day!!

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