Dec 13th, 2006
Burn out or bored?
I think the difference between burnout and bored is with burnout, you lack the energy or desire to continue something. When you are bored, you lack the interest. Based on my definitions, I’m bored.
This morning I got up.. ate my eggs and started my workout. But I just couldn’t get into the workout. I totally didn’t want to be doing it. I found myself walking on the treadmill instead of bouncing like a bunny.. and the speed was set the same as always. I cut my lunges to one set.. and almost fell asleep during my reverse hyper leg extensions. I even skipped the Abs all together.. and I LIKE abs!
I’m not really lacking motivation.. I don’t think. I mean, I really didn’t mind waking up early to workout. But once I started the workout.. bam! It hit me.. this negative rebellious force.
Now don’t get me wrong. My body has made some amazing changes in the last few months. I have great defined shoulders and back, I’ve got six pack abs (well, maybe a soft small six pack) and my tricep swing is smaller and thicker. Now you would think the visual changes would be motivation enough. But I’ve actually caught myself thinking, “ok, you’re looking pretty good, why are you even working out?”. Of course I don’t let the thought linger, but for a split second it’s there.