I’m actually working out more. I was working out a lot when the pandemic first started and then got into a slump, still working out but only doing my most beloved workouts that I have been doing almost every day for over 2 years (YouV2)
What changed since the pandemic was my official workout time and some habits that were not motivating to me.
Working from home was new for me. So I took advantage of not having to drive in to work by sleeping in. From March - August, most days, I was rolling out of bed 15 minutes before I had to start work. I would do my workout sometime during the day. Working from home during a pandemic is different than a normal WFH situation, or maybe it is my manager that is not making this a great experience. I work more and harder at home than I did when in the office (and I was very productive in the office). Sometimes I got so busy I barely had time to take a break. This led to burnout and lots of snacking, which was my downfall. Managed to gain 15 COVID pounds.
So in September, I started back exercising first thing in the morning. Instead of getting up at 4 or 4:30 pre-pandemic, I started getting up between 4:45 and 5:00 so that I could start my workout no later than 5:30 or 6 (gotta have my coffee first). My workout has to be done by 7am.
One of the great things about working from home at first was lounging around in sweats, t-shirts and/or capri tights. Starting in Sept, I started wearing jeans, a belt, a nice shirt, and with cooler weather, a cardigan, for my work hours. Doing this has made a huge difference in my mindset and in being motivated to stay fit.
So going back to working out first thing in the morning and limited snacking, and no ice cream, I’ve lost 9#’s
Still working out a lot. I do my main workout first thing in the morning and 1 or 2 short, easy walking workouts during the day, and and depending on my step count, a walking workout after my work is done for the day.
Also I am not a summer person so now we’re getting into the seasons where I am at my best as far as working out and being motivated.
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