Am I the only one?

[LauraMax]

Why is it that after 18+ years of high intensity exercise, I still feel like I've accomplished something HUGE whenever I make it thru a week & do my whole routine?

It seems beyond my comprehension that even after all this time I struggle each week to get in all the exercise I plan. And it's not like my routine changes from week to week--it's the same %&$#^%(% schedule every week!

I just can't believe I still struggle w/this every week. Weird, huh? Anyone else struggling just to keep your head above water?

 

[Timber99]

I am right there with you, honey! It seems like sometimes it is not big deal but lately, it's a struggle to make sure it all gets done.

 

[Biteset]

Wow Laura, I just want to thank you for admitting this. I feel exactly the same way, except I'm so much more of a novice than you are. I read a lot of your posts, and I admire you (awwww ;-) )--so knowing that you struggle with "keeping your head above water" makes me feel like less of a wimp.

But more about you--didn't you post several weeks ago about sometimes wanting to just throw in the towel? Do you feel like you're fighting an oncoming burnout? (I'm throwing an apology in with that, just in case...)

Gisela

 

[RunDiggity]

All the time and every week!!

I love my workouts, but sometimes, I get sooo busy and I just STRESS about getting it all done, but if I don't workout - GUILT will overtake me and I become a TOTAL CRAB!!!

When I really feel the burnout coming - when I just start to dread "having to go downstairs and push play" when I just think of every excuse - I do the following.

Take a long hot bath instead and tell myself its ok to miss once
Then I go buy either a new fun workout outfit, or buy a new workout dvd to try or download an ipod workout or change up my tunes on ipod or GO BUY NEW RUNNING SHOES! Nothing gets the adrenaline going like that one

About three weeks ago, I got geared up for summer!! I bought new running shoes, new crosstrainers, and a HEART RATE MONITOR!

I am loving every minute of my workouts since then It was a good kick start to summer...in the winter I will probably try to boost my exercise equipment by getting a dumbbell rack and maybe those bands with handles bc those look like fun!

 

[LauraMax]

Yep, that was me. Maybe 4-6 weeks ago? I thought I was having serious burnout but I think it was going off that stupid thyroid medication b/c I feel GRRRRRRRRRRRRREAT now! :+ So here I was attributing exhaustion to too much work & exercise, turned out it was for a different reason entirely.

I've been feeling pretty good about getting my routine back on track. The problem I have is just fitting it all in! I don't think I've missed anything in about 3 weeks other than maybe a cardio workout here & there, which gives me a little wiggle room in case I do have to skip a workout.

But I think it's more a "having it all" syndrome we women, or maybe society, place on us. I have to convince myself it's OK when I skip a workout & not feel guilty.

If I struggle w/this, I can only imagine what working moms go through. Jeez, I have it easy compared to parents who have to work full time! On the one hand I'm jealous they have something I really want but will probably never get. On the other hand I'm relieved b/c if I did have a family I have no idea how I'd fit in everything I want........

 

[RunDiggity]

I agree - I have NO CLUE how working moms get everything in - especially single working mothers.

I know if my husband and I decide to have kids we will have to have an agreed contract between us both bc we BOTH workout for one hour almost ever day, so we would just have to alternate times and the other person has to take care of the kid or kids - it would be easy until they are in sports and needing to be shuttled everywhere - then what!

Good luck with everything -

I know my biggest solution is to use a shorter premix of a workout when I am squeezed for time. That way I still get in 30-40 mins of my scheduled workout and don't have to dedicate the 60-75 mins - - - then I don't feel guilty!

 

[workoutaddict]

Maybe to put it in perspective, you're in the top 10-15 percent for level of fitness against the entire population of the U.S. It does take a lot of work to stay there.

My routine feels just like that too. Funny, I'm not supposed to be working out for two weeks (surgical procedure, recovery recommendations), and I REALLY MISS the thing that I sometimes resent/hate. My days feel really incomplete. But ask me anytime on Thursday morning at 5 a.m. when I'm dragging my unwilling butt downstairs to my workout room if I love working out, and the answer would be 'ugh, this is a major effort and I really resent not being able to sleep 2 more hours.'

 

[divagirl]

Many times lately I feel like this...especially when I have a structured rotation for myself and I feel like I have to get it all in in the week. I would seriously miss not working out if I couldn't but sometimes its just one more thing to get done in a day and the frustration can build. And, I do feel accomplished and great if I get it all in. Of course, some weeks I wonder why I'm killing myself to do it all.