Top 5 Tips for Beating the Workout Blahs

Let's face it. We all KNOW we need to exercise. There are a multitude of benefits from regular physical activity:

- helps maintain your weight
- combats health conditions and disease
- improves your mood
- increases energy
- promotes better sleep


But some days we just don't wanna no matter the benefits. Some days we just want to lounge on the couch and binge watch Netflix.

We come up with excuses like:

I'm tired.
I'm cranky.
I'm too busy.
I'm sore.
I'm traveling.

The list goes on.

I work out 6-7 times per week - especially when I'm training for a race. And I can count on at least two days where I'm not feeling it. BUT there are little hacks I've discovered along my journey that help me beat the workout blahs. Here are my top 5:

1. SCHEDULE YOUR WORKOUT
Seriously, put it on your calendar like any other appointment. Otherwise, you leave it to chance and we all know how easy it is to fill out time with other things.

2. WEAR YOUR WORKOUT CLOTHES TO BED
I know you think Im crazy, but when all you have to do in the morning is roll out of bed and get to it, that's one less thing for your brain to talk you out of.

3. WEAR SOMETHING CUTE
Speaking of clothes - make them something you love, that are comfortable but stylish and make you feel great! When you look good - you feel good and get a better workout.

4. HAVE A KICK ASS PLAY LIST

In our house, we call it pump- music... whatever tunes give you the feels and gets the blood pumping is your goal. Right now I'm loving Maroon 5 Girl Like You!

5. ALWAYS BE MINDFUL OF YOUR WHY
No one is forcing you to work out. You're an adult. You make your own choices. But you also know that dreaded feeling of regret. The one that says,"I really wish I would've just done it!" There's a reason you set out on your journey. Keep that in the forefront of your mind and it will help push you through your workout.

BONUS TIP: ALWAYS drink the "power juice" before you work out. Natural boost of focused energy without the crash. It's AMAZING!! And a non-negotiable for me and my workout routine!

Some days will come easier than others. On the hard days it's even more important to lean into the struggle and show yourself what you're made of. Because when you do, you'll make yourself proud. And when you're proud of yourself, it makes you want to do it again. And again. And again, making it that much easier to push through in the future!