As I set my bag in the little cubby at the gym, and was about to pull out my two necessities, water and iPod, I realized I was 1 for 2. iPod was no where to be found. Let me just say, working out without music is essentially like going for a run and not having tennis shoes; it's possible, but incredibly difficult for me to get through. The thought of packing it up and going home momentarily crossed my mind, but then I remembered the power of mantras. (That and that it would have been very lame if to forgo a workout simply because I didn't have some tunes).
So I sucked it up, used a few mantras, and got in a great workout.
What are these mantras, you may ask. Basically it's just a motivational sentence that you say to yourself repeatedly. Use one when you're debating whether or not to head to the gym, or when telling yourself that you just can't workout today and will make up for it tomorrow. Or when you're on that last mile and feel like you need to quit. In other words, whenever you feel those excuses coming on.
A few of my favorites:
You don't have to workout, you GET to workout.
I run to be fit, I run to be healthy, I run to be happy.
With every stride, my legs grow stronger.
I'll never regret working out.
Suck it up, and just do it.
They may sound corny, but remember, you're just saying it in your head (and who gives a shit anyway!). Now make some of your own - it can be anything that inspires you! Make your mantras more powerful than your excuses and get moving.
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