When it’s freezing outside and your bed feels like a weighted blanket, how do you convince yourself to go to the gym anyway? Let’s be real: winter hits different. The sun disappears at 4pm. The air hurts your face. Your car is basically an ice cube. And suddenly “rest day” starts feeling like a lifestyle. So if you’re feeling unmotivated lately… you’re not lazy. You’re human. But here’s the thing I’ve learned: motivation is unreliable. Your “why” is the thing that shows up when motivation doesn’t. The Winter Struggle Is Real In cold weather, everything takes more effort: - Getting out of bed - Changing into gym clothes - Driving there - Warming up - Starting that first set And once you skip one day, it’s easy to skip two… and then the “I’ll start Monday” cycle creeps in. So what actually works? I Don’t Wait to “Feel Like It” I use one simple thought: “Future me will be glad I did this.” Not because every workout is amazing. Not because I’m always fired up. But because every time I keep a promise to myself, I build something bigger than a body. Here’s the Secret: Your Why Has Layers Your “why” doesn’t have to be dramatic. It just has to be true. Some examples: - Health: “I want to be strong for my kids and my future.” - Confidence: “I feel better when I keep my word to myself.” - Stress relief: “The gym is where I drop the mental weight.” - Energy: “Movement gives me energy even when I feel tired.” - Identity: “I’m the kind of person who doesn’t quit when it’s inconvenient.” Your why can be simple.Your why can be messy. Your why can change. But it has to be yours. My Cold-Weather Rule When I’m not motivated, I make the goal smaller: Just get there. - That’s it! Not “crush a PR.” Not “do the hardest workout ever.” Just show up, move your body, and let momentum do the rest. Because 20 minutes done > 0 minutes planned. A Reminder for the Unmotivated Days... You don’t need perfect conditions. You need a reason and a next step. Put your gym clothes out the night before.

✅ Workout Hybrid 10 stations ✅ 4 laps ✅ 40 secs work 20 secs rest Coach Amber at F45 challenged us on the bike — highest RPM on lap 3 (resistance 1) when the legs are already on 🔥. I pushed through and hit 129 RPM 🚴‍♀️😮‍💨 Then she smiled and said, “Since you love the SkiErg…” 👀😅 40 seconds on the clock, lap 2 target: 160 RPM I went for it and hit 174 RPM 🥵🔥 That impressive look from coach 👀… yeah, that felt GOOD. I’ve noticed a lot of coaches love throwing challenges my way — not because I ask, but because I quietly show up and push hard. Sometimes the grind goes unnoticed… but trust me, the work is getting DONE 😤 Still beasting. Still grateful. Who else secretly loves being challenged at the gym? 👀💪

Went in for a chiropractor adjustment and my spine turned into a full Rice Krispies commercial 😂 Snap. Crackle. POP. Instant relief though—walked out lighter, looser, and feeling brand new. Even better? My chiropractor and I both noticed we’ve lost weight and gave each other a little hype moment 💪 Busy mom. Busy practice. Still thriving. Goals. Moral of the story: Lift heavy. Train hard. Recover smarter. 💬 Curious—do you schedule recovery proactively, or only when your body forces you to?