Mar
Does doing exercise and diet bore you to pieces at times? I can definitely symphatize.
As humans, we are fickle creatures who may find consistent action difficult to follow. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that we crave variety and change, often to our detriment. Here are two things I regularly do when my fitness routine starts feeling too much a grind.
Boring Diets
When diets get boring, the solution is seldom to keep doing it. Some diets, if you study them well, can be complementary to each other. Alternating between different diets one to two weeks at a time can work great to keep you excited about your eating program. While it won’t likely yield the best results, it keeps you eating healthy without leaving you resentful or overly deprived.
Boring Workouts
Workouts, especially after a while, can feel tedious. The fastest solution when you’re bored out of your wits? Just close your eyes, think about your happy place and get it done. I do this often when walking (note that I’m walking, not running) on a treadmill, riding a stationary bike or working out on a row machine. I try to avoid it when doing weights because I’m afraid I might end up in an accident - can you imagine doing squats with a heavy barbell with your eyes closed?
