If you want a horse to run fast, you put a carrot in front of their nose.  Money has often been called the carrot that keeps people working hard for long hours.  A rabbit is the “carrot” that they put in front of dogs to get them to run.

When we think about getting fit, we need to identify the “carrot” that will get us moving and keep us moving.  Start to think about what your carrot might be! 

I have a couple of carrots that I use at different times depending on how I am feeling about working out that day.  When I am teaching a class, my carrot is looking forward to helping others feel wonderful when we finish class.  When I am getting ready to go out and run, my carrot is the next race that I already signed up for, and need to make sure I can finish!!  When I am preparing to do any type of fitness activity, the carrot is the way I FEEL when I am done!

There are many days I don’t want to work out. There are many days when sitting on the couch, watching TV or putzing around on the computer would seem to be a much better idea.  Then I think about how I feel when I sit around, versus how I feel when I get in a decent workout, whether that be an hour of YogaPower or an awesome ChaleanExtreme workout, or a calming Yoga Booty Ballet DVD taking the time to do something physical everyday is an important part of my life.

Today, I was off work, and took the day to complete some tasks I had been putting off.  I decided to ride my bike everywhere today, and to focus on quality foods.  I got in a few miles of biking and lots of greens!  You can fit fitness in during your regular activities if you take the time to work out a plan.  There is also the 10-Minute Trainer program, which you can do in pieces when you have time. It is an awesome workout, with my favorite guy, Tony Horton. You won’t be disappointed if you pick it up.

It is important to spend some time doing physical activity everyday. Figure out what your carrot is? I work out because______________________. Then repeat it every time you are balking at getting out there…..

I work out because_____________________________________________________.

Now Just DO IT!!

yogajen

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