Roll Out of Bed and Just DO IT! My Tips for the Lazy Day

Some days, you really aren’t interested in working out. Your body is tired, and you need the extra sleep in – and it does happen to the best of us. Other days, or should I say, MOST days, all you need is a bit of motivation to get you out there. The fun part is, you always end up feeling brand new right after you get that sweat in!

Here are five simple tips to help you get up and move!

Tell yourself this: “ I’m in no competition, I can stop when I want”

Often times, it’s the compulsion to fulfil certain goals in our fitness that actually bars us from going out there in the first place. I know this happens to me quite often. I feel that if I don’t run a minimum of 10km on a Saturday, then I’m useless. And then it makes me lazier because I have this huge goal I’ve made for myself.  My friend Bamai taught me that I’m in no competition, really. And this helps me on days I’m not motivated to exercise. I just get out there and do what I can.

Remind yourself that it’s not going to last all day!

Really, a 20 minute workout would literally go by so quickly! And I can guarantee you that you’ll probably do a bit more when the adrenaline starts pumping!

Remember: exercising makes you more in control of your eating choices

I have this commonality with quite a few exercise mates. Exercise days are often the healthiest days. Perhaps because you don’t want unhealthy foods to meddle with the good you’ve done by working out. There's a psychological aspect to healthy eating, and working out certainly bumps your healthy eating psyche.

Keep yourself accountable. Workout buddy (can be virtual, too!)

Tell someone that will hound your progress your workout plans. Stay accountable to them. Let them know your exercise plans—accountability goes a long way.

A workout buddy is priceless. If you don’t have a physical one, you can always collaborate with a friend at another location who will keep you motivated.

And finally…

Get into a competition!

I know. This seems contradictory to point #1 above, but it actually works. Engaging in a challenge every now and then keeps you motivated. Sometimes, it’s gotta be matter over mind.

Till next time,

anu