Confession: I've been lax at the gym the last 1 &1/2 weeks (but I did go on two loooong...

So I just wanted to admit that I've been slacking and haven't been to the gym for nearly 2 weeks. I feel bad, and I thought I would go ahead an call myself out here on the exercise and fitness forum, haha!

I was going about 3x a week, but just got overwhelmed with my scatterbrained work schedule. And I'm horrible, if I don't have someone to go with (i.e. my boyfriend) I just won't go. And I joined a 24 hour fitness which is awesome for going whenever, but I find myself wanting to avoid going anywhere b/w 4-7pm because I'm so self-conscious and hate that its so crazy busy.

Excuses, I know!

What do you guys do to just push yourself? Especially those with always changing work schedules? For example, the past two days I worked 4am-1230pm then today worked until 11am, and tomorrow I work 130pm-10pm and the next day I work 8am-6pm. Its ALWAYS changing, and unfortuantely, there is nothing I can change for the immediate. My boyfriend works two jobs that are mainly graveyard, blah!

On the upside, and a huge feat: I went on two long bikerides last week. Once for 10 miles, and then for 6 miles. I felt a huge sense of accomplishment with those two, but still feel guilty for not officially doing a gym workout.

Any advice? Thoughts?

Alissa

I like to think of my workouts as a time to meditate and just be alone (I don't bring my phone with me either).  I just start walking/running and get lost in my thoughts.  It's a great stress reliever.   

My gym is in the same building where I work.  I am lucky that the place I work provides a gym free to all employees...but hardly anyone uses it.  It's really nice too.  So I just go every day after work.  On days where I feel like I might talk myself out of going those are the days I run to the gym before I am successful at convincing myself not to go.  I understand busy schedules ( I work 6am - 5pm every day)  I get tired but just go.  Another reason I never give in when I don't feel like going is I know myself and it will be a snowball effect...first it's one time not going and then another and then before you know I'm not working out anymore.  And last but not least the best motivator of all...I am losing weight.  I feel great and I keep going down in sizes.  Just since February I have gone from a size 20 to a 16!!!!.  It's awesome.  It's safe to say I am addicted to working out now.    

I think writing down my time to go to the gym onmy calendar works for me. Of course, so if you know you are working 4-12pm, write it on the calendar and then write 1230-130 gym. Plan what days, rest days etc. Having it scheduled helps me. Good luck.

Since it's a 24/7 gym, why not consider your work out as a "before work" activity.  That way you get it out of the way, and it becomes part of your going to work routine.  If I wait until after work, I'm too tired and inclined to talk myself out of it.