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Posted on Jan 28th 2008 11:43PM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: Your Turn
Today, the temperature in my hometown dropped to a breathtakingly shocking -31 ° c (that's -23 in farenheit -- but really, who's counting once it drops that low ... ) Motivation to work out is not usually a problem for me, but when it's that cold out, I can't handle the thought of leaving my house for any reason.
I went, but only because I had some pent-up energy and was afraid I wouldn't be able to sleep if I didn't. But the voice in my head was telling me to stay inside -- at all costs. Truth be told, it wasn't that bad (I did manage to score the parking spot next to the gym door ... ) but I'm eternally grateful that my mad dashes to the cold car are over. However, with no end in sight to the cold snap, I'm worried about my fitness routine this week.
Am I alone in this? Is it as hard for you to get up the energy to leave your warm home, even if you're just heading to a heated gym?
I went, but only because I had some pent-up energy and was afraid I wouldn't be able to sleep if I didn't. But the voice in my head was telling me to stay inside -- at all costs. Truth be told, it wasn't that bad (I did manage to score the parking spot next to the gym door ... ) but I'm eternally grateful that my mad dashes to the cold car are over. However, with no end in sight to the cold snap, I'm worried about my fitness routine this week.
Am I alone in this? Is it as hard for you to get up the energy to leave your warm home, even if you're just heading to a heated gym?
| Yes. I can't bear to go outside -- even for the gym | |
|---|---|
| No way. A cold car ride is no excuse | |
| Depends on my mood. | |
| Sure -- any excuse for a break from the gym | |
| Other -- Tell us in the comments |
