Get off your butt, girl! June 15, 2007
Posted by kimayars Uncategorized
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Once again I vowed that I would get up to go to the gym, and once again I chose to ignore it’s calling. I like to work out early in the morning, like around 5:30. No kids to worry about, no hubby to neglect, just me and the whirr of treadmills. (I also like the gym because I can run an 8-minute mile on the treadmill, where in “real life” it’s more like 10min.)
I’m a smart person, and rationally I know that only I can get up and go to the gym. I don’t have my own personal Bob Greene playing taps at the crack of dawn. It almost would be easier if I was oversleeping, but I can’t even claim that. I’m wide awake at 5:30. So what’s the problem? A nice warm bed and a cuddly husband, that’s the problem. Yes, you heard me, I blame it on the snuggles. As I’m in the hospital having my quadruple bypass, I’ll point a shaking finger at my husband and say in a wavering voice, “It’s … all … your … fault … You … spoon … too … good …” Throw in some flannel sheets and you’ll hear me say, “It’s only Kindergarten, she can miss another day of school.”
I do think it’s some sort of conspiracy. Jeff and I have this, “So, what do you weigh?” thing going on. I *prefer* to weigh less than him, but I usually don’t (I call it a boob handicap). But recently, I have tipped the scales a precious 5 lbs lighter. Could this be sabotage? Does he know the power he wields? I’m serious, I’m about ready to go sleep in the guest room.
What I really need is a buddy to go to the gym with. When I run with Beth, the guilt of standing her up overpowers the desire to spoon my partner. I had a buddy, she was my next door neighbor. But she didn’t have that overwhelming sense of guilt that I have (I would have made a much better Catholic than her) and I got stood up A LOT so I stopped asking her. I’ve asked a few more friends. They are tickled until I tell them the time. Then their excitement morphs to shock and they frantically search for an excuse (wimps).
I hate to exercise in the middle of the day because of a few simple yet compelling reasons:
1. I hate to shower twice in one day.
2. I would rather spend that time on horseback (it’s darn right cruel to ride the horse at 5:30am).
3. If I can’t be on horseback, I’d rather be with my girls.
4. If I can’t be on horseback or with the girls, I’d rather be napping (see a common thread?)
So anyway, we’ll try again on Monday. Wish me luck!!
Comments
I could play taps for you but I’d much rather be your snuggle bunny. It’s a fine line I must walk.
You did push me out of bed for one of my best rides this year, maybe I should return the favor. (http://riddenwords.sweat365.com/2007/04/22/upper-valley-loop/)
Perhaps a forum thread about the fine line spouses walk in supporting and pushing each other in fitness. I know who wields the power in the Sabin household.
There’s always the weekend.
It’s not like Jeff should have any say over who gets to do what they want this weekend… right?
I have already rationalized the weekend thing… Beth and I run on Sundays at 7am so that’s a moot point. Saturdays, my cute little small-town gym doesn’t open until 8am. Since pony has had breakfast at 7am, he’s fair game after 8:00 (see #2 above).
But, it’s an interesting point: When I ride, it sucks up about 2-3 hours. When Jeff rides, it sucks up 4-6 hours. If we both want to ride, that’s 6-9 hours away from each other, not including his work day. Call me sentimental, but I do like to hang out with the little guy. It is hard to balance. Those morning snuggles are some days the only way I can spend quality time with him. (Jeff, not the horse.)
I sympathize completely, same thing happens to me too ….
I’m always amazed at the clarity of my thinking at 5:00am when it comes to finding quite compelling reasons why I shouldn’t get up. Just like you, I’m wide awake but it’s just soooo hard to get up.
Wow, you feel good when you do though. I think the inpiration of all these people watching your next move might just help too.
Ah Ha - Kim, I’ve got the solution, maybe I should give you a quick call before I go to bed, though it’s pushing my bed time a bit … 5:30am is 10:30pm here, you get it easy a quick buzz to me before lunch … and out we go ! We wouldn’t even have to tell Bronwen and Jeff !
Perhaps Jeff could take up snoring loudly early in the morning. I find that is a great motivator to move me away from the warm body I otherwise enjoy sharing a bed with.
I prefer the more traditional approach to missing morning workouts. I simply sleep through my alarm clock. I would love to use spooning with Lisa as an excuse, but that girl gets up reeeeaaaaallllllyyyyy early to go train her clients.
On another note, keep the personal info on Jeff coming. It makes for much more interesting Monday night meetings.
Phil