So did you take @gretchenrubin #fourtendencies quiz? What did you find out about yourself? Are you an upholder? An obliger? A questioner? A rebel? . If you haven't taken the quiz yet, go do itttttttttttt (google "Gretchen Rubin 4 tendencies quiz"), and then tell me what you are! This knowledge about ourselves is the ticket we need to figure out why we're struggling so much to stay on track with our goals. . #day4 of the #mindfullythenmindlessly challenge we're starting to pinpoint what exercise regimen is actually meant for *me*. To do this, we need to start by honestly answering a few questions about ourselves: . ๐ฅAre you a morning person or a night person? Do you enjoy spending time outdoors, or do you prefer not to deal with weather? Are you motivated by competition? Do you enjoy exercising to strong music and a driving beat? Or do you prefer a quiet background? Do you respond well to some form of external accountability or is internal sufficient? Do you like to challenge yourself with exercise (learning a new skill, pushing yourself physically) or do you prefer familiar activities? Do you like sports and games? Is it inconvenient for you to take a shower afterward?๐ฅ . Now let's consider our answers here. Has our exercise regimen been working with or against our preferences? Are we trying to be a morning exerciser when we really hate mornings? Are we forcing ourselves to go to spin when we actually don't like loud music? Are we dragging ourselves outside when we actually feel like "nature....ew"? . Most of us get into exercise because we want to lose weight, build muscle, or change something about the appearance of our bodies. Gretchen says this motivation can be helpful, but in the end, we're far more likely to actually *stick* to an exercise routine that suits our preferences, lifestyle and schedule. . Are you done feeling guilty and frustrated about never being able to stick with an exercise plan? Not seeing results because you haven't been able to be consistent? Understanding your tendency and your preferences are *key* to integrating fitness into your daily life. You're on your way and I'm super pumped for you ๐๐ผ๐ (at Mike's Fitness JP)
