![]() |
![]() |
|
ELLEN: I am so low after the Eagles loss that I couldn't face the gym this ayem. Will Bunch's lead on our story Monday sums it up: "I'm from Philadelphia. Will someone please kill me?"
I was concerned the mood at the gym with all those sports fans would be a big downer.
Once again, I'm looking for motivation. I know I'll feel better if I do go and get those endorphins pumping. Tips?
JILL: I think after an emotional setback, we ought to allow ourselves to wallow in our disappointment and not feel compelled to muster the energy to maintain our usual pace. I think being good to ourselves means cutting ourselves a break now and then, and easing up on the intense pressure we put on ourselves all the time. So, I wouldn't worry about getting to the gym today. But I'd try to get there tomorrow or Wednesday because that satisfying feeling of well-earned weariness after a tough work-out is good for the soul and will help you rebound. Remember, Phillies spring training is beginning (has begun?) and hopes will rise again!
Here's my horoscope for Monday (Jill, did you write this?): ARIES: There may be a slow start today. Focus on your career by midday. A difficult balancing act is required to keep everyone happy - including yourself. Everyone's a grump for a few days.
It's midday. I better let go of my paralysis and concentrate on my career.
THERESA: I tend to flee to the gym whenever I'm bummed out to work off my stress. And I ate a big pile of nachos and drank too many beers during Sunday's game, so I'm more motivated than ever to work out this week.
APRIL: I too, drank a couple of wines and ate appetizers during Sunday's game. I was ready to hit the gym today. Now I am ready to have more wine.
LAURIE: Being a longtime Philadelphian, I am resilient when it comes to this sort of disappointment. Hasn't affected my desire to work out either way. Though, on the whole, I'd rather not be in Philadelphia right now!
Hi Ladies!
It's Tammy again from Charlotte North Carolina. I too, am disgusted over the Eagles loss! I have been waiting for a championship since the 8th grade. (Leeds middle school!)
Usually on Monday mornings, I go to Bally's, get on the treadmill and watch great Eagles highlights on ESPN to power me through my workout. Not this particular Monday! I went back to listening to my CD's!!! (But I still
got my workout in!) I am proud of myself for not letting the loss effect my workout!
Stay motivated!!!