Are You Ashamed of Giving Up On Exercise? Get Rid of the Guilt

Guilt is kind of a useless emotion, at least when it comes to exercise.  I mean, sure, sometimes it may work to guilt yourself into exercise but that may just backfire.

For example, the other day I tried to guilt myself into a workout, even though I just didn't want to workout.  So I did this thing where I wore my workout clothes all day thinking, okay!  I have NO reason to NOT exercise, right?

Actually, I had a very good reason:  I didn't want to.  I just didn't.  There.  The end.

So, I wore my workout clothes all day and guess what?  I didn't workout.  And then I just felt stupid.

Let's get rid of the guilt cycle of shame, shall we?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat! Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us Are You Ashamed of Giving Up On Exercise? Get Rid of the Guilt Guilt is kind of a useless emotion, at least when it comes to exercise.  I mean, sure, sometimes it may work to guilt yourself into exercise but that may just backfire. For example, the other day I tried to guilt myself into a workout, even though I just didn't want to workout.  So I did this thing where I wore my workout clothes all day thinking, okay!  I have NO reason to NOT exercise, right? Actually, I had a very good reason:  I didn't want to.  I just didn't.  There.  The end. So, I wore my workout clothes all day and guess what?  I didn't workout.  And then I just felt stupid. Let's get rid of the guilt cycle of shame, shall we? Paige Waehner Exercise Expert Are You Ashamed of Giving Up On Exercise? Get Rid of the Guilt   We all give up on exercise from time to time, sometimes on purpose and sometimes it's beyond our control.  If guilt is stopping you from moving forward, let's get rid of that, shall we?   READ NOW How to Split Strength Training Into Workable Muscle Groups   Trying to figure out this whole strength training thing?  One option is to split your workouts so that they're shorter and you can spend more time on each muscle group.  I guide you through the process of splitting your workouts.   READ NOW Exercise Progression   If you've hit a plateau, it's time to challenge your body with new and interesting exercises.  Stuck in a rut?  Here's how to progress your exercises so that you add intensity and get your body into burning calories again.   READ NOW Thermic Effect of Food - How Many Calories Do You Burn From Food   Did you know your body actually burns calories by digesting the foods you eat?  And there's a way you can increase those calories.  Find out about the thermic effect of food and how to maximize it.   READ NOW Featured Articles • 5 Low-Carb Snack Picks to Curb Your Cravings • Five Reasons to Drink Coffee for a Fit Body • 17 Magnesium-Rich Foods • Troubleshooting Your Thyroid Hormone Replacement Drug Treatment • Drink Water for Optimal Fitness • Is South Africa Winning the AIDS Battle? • Learn About Benzodiazepines, the Drug Behind Valium • Medical Marijuana for Neck and Back Pain - State Scorecards Advertisement About Exercise  |  Follow Us You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the Exercise newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2015 About.com - All rights reserved. Privacy Policy.