post workout

After a intense workout, looking like a sweaty, hot mess, my body aching...what is a better inspirational time to write than now? This is a perfect time for me to reflect my thoughts and let everything out. I have been writing in my journal a lot more frequently than on here but I sat here thinking, people cannot read my journal and take advice and inspiration from it! So here I am, back in action. I have been so caught up in actually LIVING my life that writing on the internet took a back burner. But I have been writing frequently. But no stress, I am back.

So I stumbled upon a workout website called bodyrock.tv. These are workouts posted every day that only use body weight and some equipment you can buy online. Although, she gives alternative exercises to the ones she uses with equipment for the people who do not want to purchase the weights, which is great. The woman doing the workouts is about as intense as you could get as a female. This always inspires and intimidates me; though I am not intimidated easily at all. Her name is Lisa and within a few hours of reading and watching her workouts, I became inspired. People who take the time out of their day to post inspirational and motivational words, place workouts on the web for the results we all want FOR FREE and to be so motivated in her own health and fitness, is something I would like to see more of in the world. But anyway, I looked at her workouts last night and earlier today, and to say the least, I was quite intrigued. It looked hard and I will admit, I did not think I could do it.

So I got down in my basement and started putting together homemade strength equipment because obviously, I do not own a gym nor do I own weights. So substituting her sand bag, I packed a duffle-bag with towels and newspapers for weight; this worked perfectly. I also used my mom's old motorcycle helmet in use of something to swing between my legs like a kettle bell weight. Before becoming crafty with my substitutions, I really thought I was going to have to do everything in Lisa's alternative workouts; but I did not want to have to do that. So no matter what you may have and do not have, you can always find things around the house to substitute, believe me.

So, back to my workout. It is 50 seconds on, 10 seconds off, four exercises, three times each. Now this does not sound too bad does it? Have you ever done one thing for 50 seconds continuously? I bet not. Let me tell you something, it is hard as hell. From not working out at school for a few months now, my arm strength is minimal, and it definitely showed today. I got through half of the workout and I am not ashamed to admit that. I pushed myself harder than I have in a long time, and I am proud to say I did that. I took the initiative to come down to my basement at 8 p.m. and workout when I could have been enjoying a movie; I am also proud to say I did that. I have motivational issues; I can freely admit. I am good at giving others advice, but poorly at taking my own. But tonight I proved myself wrong. I DID do the workout, whether I did half or not, I still DID IT. I DID NOT back down from the challenge and I did my very best. I am proud of myself tonight.

I want everyone to know that it is never all right to discourage yourself; I also suffer from this problem. It is one of my many flaws, but I can honestly say that I am doing great with it and I have come a long way. It is never okay to finally motivate yourself to do something, then feel mad at yourself for not making it last long enough or complete everything you were supposed to. If your body only allows you 20 minutes a day of working out, that is more than you did yesterday, so be proud of yourself. You do not need to work out 3 hours a day to feel satisfied; quality over quantity every time. I just did a 6 minute and some odd second workout and I felt like I ran for over an hour. THAT is something to be proud of and something worth doing. If this gets me the body I want, I will be glad to bust my legs, back, abs, arms and back every day for 12 minutes until I get it. Never discourage or put yourself down for something you cannot really control. Let your body tell you what it needs and how much it can take, not your self esteem or poor vision of yourself.

Be strong, be bold.


And another thing, strive to do your best. Go into your task saying you are going to do the very most you can and that you are going to push yourself. Never slug on by thinking you will still get the best out of everything, because you will not.