So, I got to thinking this morning after my work out about the different stages I go through basically every morning. It is sort of entertaining…and sad…all at the same time! Here we go….
Stage One – Anger/Rage
It’s 4:30 am. Really? Why the hell do I have to eat all the things so that I have to work out? Why cant I have a naturally fast metabolism and great genes? Why the hell is it still dark outside? I don’t want to get out of this warm bed. *Hits snooze button*
Stage Two – Acceptance of the Mission
*A few minutes after hitting snooze button, before the next alarm is set to go off*
Fine. I’m up. Let’s get this over with. Fuck.
Stage Three – Denial
*As I am walking to the guest room to get into my work out clothes*
The work out is ONLY 25 minutes. That is less time than one 30 minute sitcom that I seem to make plenty of time for. This is going to be nothing! You will be in the shower in no time.
Stage Four – I Got This Shit!
This usually occurs after about the first minute of the work out.
I am pumped up. This is going to be easy! Bring it on Shaun T. I’m feeling gooooood!
Stage Five – Lost Sense of Realty
This occurs about five minutes in to the work out.
Oh? I have only been doing this for five minutes? Hmm. It seems like it has been longer than that. Surely Shaun T’s time clock is wrong.
Stage Six – Crap.
So umm….let’s slow it down a little Shaun T. I am not quite ready for the “burnout” yet. Ok. Maybe this is harder than I thought.
I know Tonya (the modifier for those of you who dont know what T25 is) is hanging in there Shaun T but I just….I….gosh I am out of breath. Ughhhhhhhh.
Stage Seven – I Think I Can. I Think I Can. I Think I Can.
In this stage there are five minutes left of the work out.
I have come this far, I can last five more minutes. I’m not going to die. Or, at least I hope not. My mamma didn’t raise no quitter!
Stage Eight – Hell Yeah, Go Me!
The work out just ended. I am panting and covered in sweat but damnit, I made it! I knew I was going to rock this!
Stage Nine – Cool Down
Ahhhhhh yeah. Stretch those muscles I just worked out. This feels amazing.
Stage Ten – Euphoria
As I am walking to shed these nasty clothes and go shower.
I am feeling good! I don’t know why the hell I make such a big stink about getting my ass out of bed every morning when I feel this incredible and accomplished this soon in my day!
Do you go through stages during your work outs or am I just a weirdo? Just kidding…I know I am a weirdo.
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Hahaha I go through all of them but Stage 10… I get stuck in the “ugh why was this a good idea?” mindset for way too long but am hoping that the feeling of accomplishment finds me soon! Good for you for sticking with it. I am so super impressed!
Yes!! haha I go through these feelings every. single. day. I think of every excuse not to go to the gym while driving there, but as soon as I’m done I’m so glad I did it.
I am the queen of snooze button 🙁
Hahaha this is so good! So true.
HAHAHAHAHAH! the “what the what?! only 5 minutes have passed? no, that clock must be wrong” <– that is SO true!! but don't you feel so awesome when you finish the program?
also, when i was doing the insanity program, i used to 'compete' with tonya because there can only be 1 asian standing. haha!
kathy
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LMAO I love this! oh so true!
I don’t have to get up THAT early thank goodness, but can still relate to hitting snooze for sure! Like you said, once you actually get the workout done you feel great. I have never regretted a workout!
I am not a morning workout person even though I’d really like to be. I need time to get going!
i kinda feel the same way. before i start working out i am dreading it. but once i’m into it and then done i feel sooooo much better. though i can’t bring myself to wake up early to wake up. just can’t do it!
— jackie @ jade and oak
haha you are not a weirdo. Just this month I starting working out in the morning for the first time in my life. At my old job I had to get up at 5:30am and be at work, coffee on desk at 7am. It was easy peasy. Now waking up at 5:30 to sweat is worse than a job. Luckily, the second week has gotten easier and I love that it’s done and over with when I get home from work so late in the day. 🙂 GO YOU!
4:30 AM?! YOWZA! I usually don’t get up until between 9 or 10! haha Aaaaand I don’t work out. Wow. I feel like a bum. haha!
I love this!!! So accurate!
I always get reallllly dramatic halfway through a workout and think I actually might die from the pain, haha.
haha! I’m not certain I’ve ever made it past stage 1…
I want to be able to just jump out of bed ready for the day. I am much better in warmer months when the bed is not warmer than the air.
Thanks for linking up! 🙂
You just described me to a T in stages 1 through 4. I’m so glad to know I’m not he only one who does that! Working out is a love hate relationship, even though I mostly love it. I also love when my pants fit. LOL
I definitely couldn’t do a workout at 4:30! Some days I just don’t feel like I’m awake yet so I’m sure I look like a zombie doing the workouts. Somehow I still manage a smile for the selfie afterwards. I don’t think I could at 4:30/5 though…
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