I had a really hard time getting up this morning. So hard, in fact, that I got up 80 minutes later than my first alarm. Yikes! That meant no AM workout for me.
By the time I got home, made dinner, and bought groceries, I was tired and not at all interested in working out. I'm fairly sure my boyfriend was highly annoyed by all my whining about not wanting to workout. (Sorry, hun!) This exact scenario is why I workout in the morning 95% of the time. I just know that after a day of work and school that I have zero motivation to workout. Plus, a morning workout replaces the need for a morning pick-me-up. And since I don't drink coffee, it's a great way to wake up before I head to work.
So, there I was, moments away from deciding to skip my workout, when I decided to text my fitness friend (aka workout buddy, accountability partner, etc.) to see what she thought about me skipping my workout and moving it to my next rest day instead. Normally, that would be fine, but since I already missed Monday because of my trip, deep down I knew I should workout. Her advice was to replace my scheduled workout (Fire 45) with a shorter, more intense workout. A HIIT workout (high intensity interval training). As soon as she said that I thought: "Duh! Of course! That'll be perfect!" I completed Low HIIT 20 with some extra stretching for my legs, because oh my was that intense on the quads! Ouch! Her advice and support has helped me many times in the past, whether it pushed me to workout or helped me pick healthier options at a restaurant.
I am so glad I worked out tonight instead of skipping it. Sometimes it's hard to remember how good it feels at the end of a workout, how proud you feel when you give your fitness priority. That's when it's great to have someone there to push you forward when you need it. You can push them when they are craving junk food and they can push you when you're motivation is low. So, whether you are just starting your fitness journey or are already super fit, I highly recommend you find a fitness buddy to keep you on track. They don't need to be someone who lives near you. My fitness partner and I met through Facebook through our mutual love of all things Turbo (Turbo Jam, Turbo Kick, and Turbo Fire). We are part of a TurboFire fitness group on Facebook and we text occasionally when we need additional support. My only suggestion for you when choosing your partner, is that it needs to be someone who will help you stay committed to your goals. If you have a friend that you tend to eat unhealthy with or that you go drinking with, they probably won't be your best bet for a fitness buddy. Choose wisely and you will be rewarded by those extra workouts you do because he or she pushed you to get it done!
Stay healthy!
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