Making decisions can be a workout

[sinkwriter]

How bad is it that I may not work out today simply because I don't feel like showering?

:D

I've worked out 3 times this week, thought I might go for a fourth today, but then I looked at the clock and it's already 12:30 pm and I started calculating in my head how much time I'd lose in my day if I worked out.

Pro: it's good for me, and I still have lots of weight I want to lose. It also gives me energy.

Con: the whole process is time consuming, and I'm not sure I want to give up that amount of time today. Seriously. It always seems to take at least 2 hours.

You've got your workout itself, which ranges in length, depending on what you do. Say that's anywhere from a half hour to an hour. Then there's cool-down time. Then you add on your shower which is a must because you've worked up a major sweat, and even if it's the quickest thing in the world you still have to do it and then there's the time it takes to dry off and put on lotion (because my poor feet are trashed) and deal with your wet hair and get dressed, and suddenly it's 2 to 3 hours later and where goes the time?

Normally, it's fine. I take that time loss into account. It's simply part of my routine, and that's life.

But some days I just don't feel like giving up all that time. Like today, for example. It's Sunday. I got my homework done ahead of time. After being busy busy busy, I'd like to RELAX. Break up the usual routine. Do something DIFFERENT. Something fun. Or just chill out for a change.

Frankly, it's been so long since I had free time to myself (where I wasn't thinking ahead to what still needs to be done) that I feel like I've forgotten HOW to relax or have fun or chill out.

So today I find myself looking at the clock, seeing it's already almost 1 PM and asking myself, "Do I really want to lose the next 2+ hours of my day? What do I WANT to do today?"

Sometimes working out is important. It gives you clarity, it gives you energy, it gives you focus. Sometimes it even helps you keep your sanity. (I joke. Sort of. LOL.)

But sometimes it's okay to make another choice. To NOT work out. To give yourself a different kind of "me" time. And that choice can bring you sanity, too.

The question is: which kind will I choose today?

Comments

[poniesandphotos.livejournal.com]

Sometimes you have to take a day or two off and you can't beat yourself up over that. Working out too much can be so draining. I've been working out six or seven days a week for the past month and a half and while I am toning and losing weight I took two days off this week because I needed to recharge. Gotta listen to your body and your mind when they say they've had enough.

[ladymidath.livejournal.com]

I think you need to see how much time you have each day and how you feel. Do you want to workout, or prefer a gentle stroll around a park? Exercise or relaxing?
Sometimes you do need a different kind of me time. Maybe a workout, or sitting down with a book. Listen to your body, it will tell you what it needs. :-)