Tuesday, 5 February 2013

Task 1 “Get Real - No More Excuses”

Internal Excuses
Solutions
I'm too tired
Doesn’t have to be a full on session. Try something small and gentle to start and build up.
It might hurt the baby
Very little will hurt the baby but check with midwife if seriously worried
I have to do X first
Does it really have to be done that second or can it wait till after exercise? Or just exercise when finished other task
I want to spend time with Joel and the dogs
Spend time with them by going for walk in the park/beach.
It will hurt me
Be gentle and mindful of what is too much and don't push too hard
I will look silly
You will look even sillier waddling down the street with a hippo bum
I won’t be able to do it so why bother trying
Try it so you know what you can do and use that as a level to improve from.
I can’t be bothered
If you can’t be bothered now you certainly won’t be bothered in a few months time with a screaming baby and a hippo bum. Do something small and build up
I’m too big to do anything worth doing
Something is always better than nothing. Focus on what is worth doing for the labour


External Excuses Within My Control
Solutions
It’s too hot
Swimming. Gentle floor exercises indoors
It’s too cold
Exercise will help you warm up. Put on jacket and move quickly
I have to work late
Take breaks throughout work day and go for walk around the block. Look to schedule in extra exercise time on a normal day off
There are no classes on at the time I can work out
Then do something else! Go for a walk, swim, use step at home or home DVDs


External Excuses Outside My Control
Solutions
Joel is sick
Don't use it as an excuse to emotionally eat.
Dogs get sick
Don't use it as an excuse to emotionally eat.
I get sick
Don't use it as an excuse to emotionally eat.
I’m told I can’t exercise
Don't use it as an excuse to emotionally eat.


Please feel free to leave comments about my excuses and their solutions. Sometimes the solutions dont sound like solutions, but they are my way of talking myself round, but still appreciate any feedback, positive or negative!

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