When the going gets tough on the way to the gym, what do you do?

Add comment May 15th, 2008

In the weight room and on the running track, they used to call me “Debzilla.” I was pretty hardcore for a number of years.

Then things happened.  Injuries. Illness.  Work and family. I’ve had some foot problems, and got doctors’ orders the last time around to stick with no-impact cardio, which generally means the elliptical machine.  That’s fine with me.

But the weights? I used to pooh-pooh people who had excuses for not hitting the weight room as often as they should.  Now, I’m seeing how hard it can be to motivate oneself, especially when coming home to hungry kids who want help with homework.  When I do hit the weight room, it’s often late at night or on the weekends. I definitely don’t feel like “Debzilla” these days! 

I’d like to hear from you: How do you motivate yourself to exercise when life throws roadblocks in the way? You’re welcome to share your tips with all of us, on this blog!