I hate my company not my job

I have been going to the gym during my lunch.  I would work .5 hr more a day and then add it to my lunch half hour.  Well they told me that I could no longer do that.  I work in a military clinic.  It is not the military that said that.  It is my company.  The clinic is closed to Pt's for 1.5 hrs during  lunch time.  It is a good time to go since no one really needs to be there anyway.
I felt like the rug had been pulled from under me.  I used to go with a co-worker *****ally motivated me.   I was upset yesterday.  Totally frustrated!   I decided that working out was more important than being angry and I just woke up earlier and did it before work.  That is not as easy as it sounds.  I have to be a work some days at 0630.  So, today I was out of the house and at the gym at 0545.  I am still angry at the stupidity of the whole situation but I am glad that I didn't let the inconvenience stop me.  I do miss working out with my co-worker though. 

 

Kudos for you Sandra for not giving up!

Seems as soon as we find some motivation and a routine, something throws it out of whack! I like a lot of structure so messing with my routine is just a great excuse for me to give up.

Hang in there and hopefully you will adjust quickly to the morning workout. Since I have finally started exercising, I had to do it int he morning to avoid the excuse trap of the evening, so I get up at 4:30am to workout and get to work by 7am. I feel your pain with the early morning workout. I will admit it jump starts my day and no matter what, I know I got my exercise in.

Keep up the great work and inspiring the rest of us to work through the frustration!

Today was just the first day of the morning thing.  I did feel so much more energized this morning afterward.  I really want to keep it up and I hope I don't find any excuses.  I want this badly.  I want to feel more fit.  I am enjoying it.  thanks for the words of encouragement!  You are fabulous.

Good for you for finding another way to get to the gym.  I'm up at 5:15 and at work at 7:00 and I'm not sure I'd have the motivation that you have.  I go back to the doctor Monday and hopefully will be able to start going to the gym then.  You are an inspiration and I admire your dedication.
 

I am glad that you are inspired.  I never thought I could do that for anyone.  Life sure has changed for us hasn't it?  I really am happier than I thought I could be.  I remember the dr asking me if I could be happy if I didn't get to my goal weight.  He was afraid that I set my sights too high I guess.  I told him I was happy already why wouldn't I be happy afterward.  I just didn't realize that I could be happier.  And, I am.  I don't dread things I once did.  I go more places and do more things.  Sometimes I just go out to get out.  I was much more of a couch potato before.  Now I have trouble sitting still and I love it. 

Hi Sandra,

Congratulations on 'actively' choosing to do something FOR yourself when it would have been 'easy' to give up and say 'since work won't let me have the time off, I can't do it.' Making these choices to take care of ourselves, no matter what is what will make us successful in the long term. Right now, it all about getting the weight off, but sooner than you think, it will be all about keep it off. You are on the right path and are making the lifestyle changes and choices that will enable to be successful in the long term. 

Kudos and keep up the good work!

P.S. I'll bet you'll see some spectacular sunrises... Another gift from you to you!

Barbara, you have a knack for saying just the right things at the right time.  I did see a beautiful sunrise today.  I also saw and felt the effects of working out first thing.  I was buzzing around here this morning with so much energy.  It felt good.  I am about to head over the the gym for a half hour for weight training.  Good thing it is just down the road.  I don't want to be late.  Thanks again.

Don't give up. Your health is worth it. Companies can be so.... At my old school, we had a beautiful new  gym and we were not allow to us it ever. So we all joined a nearby gym and met there after work.
Cathy