Friday September 21st marks the 36th day of Grey Cup Fit Up! Are you cruising through it? Have you had challenging days? Do you need some motivation to get you back on track? I am sure you’ve felt all of these things at one time or another, I know I have. This week I made it to the gym three days in a row super early – and let me tell ya, I was super proud! After feeling organized and confident this week tomorrow I am travelling for an event that is going to take me out of my routine. I am already scrambling to figure out how I am going to continue this challenge on the road. It can be difficult to not get overwhelmed when life get’s busy and all of a sudden your health and wellness plunge down your list of priorities. A recent tweet by @CFL came at just the right time as many of you weighed in on the best way to stay motivated. The responses were inspirational and I loved seeing the perspective and wisdom this challenge has brought online. I have included my favourites below, you can read them below the original tweet (sorry that’s just how tweets copy!) And while we are at it, here is my best advice for staying motivated: DONE is better than PERFECT! Pick something you enjoy doing NOT something you’re going to dread all day or make you anxious before you go to bed. There’s a place for challenge and anticipation, but exercise ideally should not trigger worry/stress/anxiety. Figure out what you genuinely enjoy and do that! Get it done, don’t worry about having the perfectly planned, perfectly challenging, perfectly executed workout.
Do something you love to do for exercise and you’ll be excited and motivated to workout 🙌 or find a workout buddy, those always help get me motivated!
— Erin (@erin_petreny13) September 20, 2018
forgive yourself for any days missed or food choices that didn't fit your program, then reach out to others! the words of encouragement can do wonders!
— Steph (@shuds16) September 20, 2018
I always try and find a way to make every workout fun.
— Stephen S (@Safimod) September 20, 2018
Your favourite music and the one activity you love to do.
— Michelle James (@Miss2LS) September 20, 2018
One day at a time one pound at a time one step at a time. Focus on being better than you were yesterday and Every day is another chance to be the best version of you. #GreyCupFitUp #TrustTheProcess
— Trooper421 (@lafferty421) September 20, 2018
Being/becoming fit doesn’t necessarily mean doing lots of exercise or eating clean. Choose to do a stretch or some deep breathing. Give yourself credit for your smallest choices. You got this! #GreyCupFitUp
— Jane Holski (@runskifun) September 20, 2018
We've all committed to an exercise program – and we have all "failed" at one point. Don't be discouraged. Remember -your exercise program is for you! The best thing about tomorrow is it is a new day full of opportunities to begin again. You get to choose. ❤
— Rider fan (@GreyCupBound) September 20, 2018
Having an awesome support structure helps massively! When you want to give up, your friends and family will cheer you on and keep you going.
— Double Blue Order (@DoubleBlueOrder) September 21, 2018
For people struggling to find time to get a proper workout in due to a busy schedule: park further away from your daily destination (school, work) and walk. A 15 min walk there and a 15 min walk back is great exercise & a great way to clear your head at the start/end of the day!
— Ryan Koop (@koopertrooper42) September 21, 2018
You never feel worse after a workout than you felt before it!
— 🇨🇦Christoff🏈🎸🎤 (@BearPawChris) September 20, 2018
The past is the past so don’t look back. Forgive yourself. Remember why you started and think of the positives that you have achieved and look forward. Always helps to have a buddy to work through it together.
— Tanis Petreny (@TLPetreny) September 21, 2018
One day at a time. Even if you don't see the results right away they will come.
— Derek Mapstone (@mappy0808) September 20, 2018
Don't be discouraged. I quit walking because of the rain & I became a couch potato for 2 weeks. I watch the Blue Jays each night, exercise bike is in the TV room. Ride the bike while watching the game. Got back into my routine. Think out side of the box & baby steps.
— Lisa Anderson (@trbltmd) September 20, 2018
1 day at a time, 1 pound at a time. Small steps still get you where you want to go. As long as you keep taking steps.
— 💚💛💚CherylB#survivorculture#humboldtstrong💛💚💛 (@Amerisis72) September 20, 2018
It is what it is,just be Happy you woke up in the morning because if you didn't it would be worse then any trouble you've ever had… just go out there and start everyday with a smile and stay positive!!!!! 🙂
— Tom Alvey (@Tom_Alvey99) September 20, 2018
Its all about positive lifestyle changes and goal setting. Having a buddy system also works… motivational check ins to encourage each other to achieve the targets set out really helps as you can piggy back off each other and learn new ways to keep that end result at reach🙂
— Erica R (@eroe1782) September 21, 2018
Surround yourself with a community of people who inspire you. Also, don’t focus on the numbers on the scale, take week to week photos
— Danny Knight (@DannyAllKnight) September 21, 2018
Embrace the #CFL twitter family. We're all there trying to support each other. Success of not, tweet how your day went – nothing picks you back up and gets you motivated like a bunch of football fans cheering you on. #GreyCupFitUp
— Jerry Cooper (@_hugoagogo) September 20, 2018
Don’t start out all guns blazing expecting to see the pounds drop off in a day or two, you will burn yourself out and lose interest quickly. Start out slowly and do more as time progresses. It’ll be easier on your body as you become more immune to the workout
— nathan clearihue (@kingofsnight) September 20, 2018
Set small, realistic goals for yourself and just keep trying!
— Brittany (@brittany_druery) September 20, 2018
If you're having trouble staying motivated because you don't like the routine you're in, change it! Doing an exercise routine you enjoy more could make the difference.
— Dean (@SwiftNinjaCow) September 20, 2018
Set a main goal for yourself and break it down into smaller pieces, allowing yourself to feel like you accomplished something every day. Set occasional targets and rewards for an extra incentive 👍
— bailey (@BBB_Bailey) September 20, 2018
