Sometimes I used to wonder why a football or basketball team needed cheerleaders. Or why was it necessary to build these big venues for thousands of people to come to just to see someone run up and down the court or drive around in a huge circle in a fast car. The truth is, things seem to be a little easier when you have someone supporting you and cheering you on.
I've never been someone who could really play any type of sport...just not my forte lol. But I could ALWAYS cheer you on from the sideline. There's something about someone sitting on the side saying "GO YOU!!" that just motivates you to do more...
Then it comes to working out...and for me...total different ball game! LOL...I LOATHE going to gym at the risk that someone may be watching me. I mean what is that??? I still to this day don't really like going to the gym, but that's another post for another day (hehehe).
When I hired my trainer and started going to FIT camp...I would always feel better when my trainer was there cheering me on...and he's pretty good at it too lol. But then the UNHEARD of happen....he decided to go on vacation. I mean how could he do that to me??!?!?!?! (ummm...dramatic much??) Anyways, he left some exercises for me to do and what not but when I stepped into that little gym at my apartment complex, I was like....ummm...who's gonna cheer me on to get through this workout??? I need some MOTIVATION folks!
It was in that moment that I learned a very valuable lesson. I had to be my OWN cheerleader! No relying on the encouragement of others to do what I needed to do. Now when I work out, I literally ZONE OUT and in my head I say "Come on April...you got this" "Ok, 2 more rounds" "Faster April, Faster!!" I've learned how to push myself...to overcome my own limitations. Because of this, I am now able to work out on my own and keep motivated for this journey.
You can do this (say it to yourself!!)
Thanks for reading!!
When hungry bites me at midnight and I feel for a whopper ... Yes, I can do this!! 7 weeks to go!!! :) Healthy living
ReplyDeleteNo midnight whoppers for you ma'am!!! lol
DeleteI'm still learning to motivate and encourage myself. Sometimes that voice in my head say, "ok. I'm done." and just like that, I stop dead in my track. It's always a work in progress. Some days are better than others. Great post April.
ReplyDeleteHope, I'm the same way. My trainer gets so mad at me when I say I can't do something before I even start the exercise. He knows (and I know) that once I say I can't, I most likely won't. It's DEFINITELY a work in progress. Thanks :)
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