However in the last few weeks I have been really frustrated with my progress at the gym. You see, for the past three months I have been waking up at 5.30am (ok I really only get out of bed at 5:50am) every Tuesday and Thursdays morning (and sometimes on the weekend) to go to the gym. I have been running and doing weights and feeling like I am really pushing myself.
I'm feeling great and I feel like I look ok, but what has been really been disappointing me is that I am GAINING weight! Not just a kilo or two but around 3-4kg.
When I first started at the gym I told my instructor as he prepared my program that I wanted to get fitter and stronger as I really didn't need to lose weight. I was hoping to a achieve these goals but I never thought I would put on weight (I'm sure I was secretly hoping I'd look a little slimmer and drop at least a couple of kilos).
Over the last couple of months I have noticed my weight slowly creeping up. I ignored it at first. I knew I was eating well and exercising and people tell me muscle weighs more than fat. But today when I stepped on the scales and saw a weight that I only ever weighed when I was pregnant I did begin to worry. What was going on?
After complaining to my hubby before I left for the gym, I started to think again about the reasons why I loved the gym and exercise. Because if if was making me less healthy for some reason I really should just stop. Here are my reasons I am came up with:
1. I love the way it makes me feel.
2. I love running.
3. It is great time out for myself.
4. I know I am looking after my body.
5. It makes me want to eat healthier food.
6. It is a great example to my kids.
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I always know when I really need to hear something because not only am I thinking it, my hubby also comes and tells me the exact some thing. It does make me listen.
This morning after the gym, he came in while I was having a shower and told me the same things I had been thinking. He said "You look great, you love the gym, you are getting fitter, it wouldn't matter if put on 100 kg". As much as I hate to say this :) he is right. I had to go back to the reason I am going to the gym. All the things I wanted to achieve, I have achieved.
So I am not going to quit the gym. I'm going to keep going because it doesn't matter what I weigh as long as I know I am looking after myself, feeling great and being a positive example to my children.
Have you ever felt like exercising was a waste of time and effort? What motivates you?
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