The One Quote That’s Motivating Me To Keep Active In Winter

Leggings: High Waisted Statement Powerform in black. Currently marked down from $79 to $24! | Tank Top: Reyna Muscle Tank. The Janis Ultra Light Tank is also a great option! | Sweater: Zaylee Fleece Hoodie. So cozy, and how great is that hood? It’s on crazy sale right now — from $79 to $34!

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Can I just offer up a huge round of applause for anyone who is consistent with working out in the winter? As motivated as I was in the summer months to train for my half marathon, I’m finding that it’s hard to get out there when the weather is inching closer and closer to zero. (By the way, it dawned on me while writing this that I still owe those of you who’ve asked a breakdown of my half-marathon training! Coming soon, I promise.)

Though my frequency of working out will certainly slow with snow on the ground and without a race on the horizon, I’m determined to stay active and not get stagnant. I really love running outside and do tend to prefer that route over a gym (treadmills make me go a bit stir crazy), so as long as the weather is mildly cooperating (i.e. Not a blizzard) I’m trying my best to get out there.

There’s just one problem. I’ve been finding it far too easy to offer up excuses for myself! “It’s still dark out” in the morning, so I stay in bed. “It’s too cold out” when suiting up, so I opt not to. “I have too much work to do” while planning my day, so I don’t prioritize working out when I’m able to.

But, recently, I came across a quote that really stuck with me. I keep thinking of it whenever I find myself opting for the easy way out.

“Be stronger than your excuses.”

Let’s face it — there’s a lot of them. Nearly every situation can be an excuse if you let it. It’s hard to prioritize working out with all that’s going on, especially when the weather is less than ideal!

But keeping the fact that I need to be stronger than my excuses is so motivating to me. Especially when it’s an excuse like “It’s too cold”, because I always find that once I get out there it actually feels good. For example — on the day these photos were taken — it was a drizzly day that was on the cooler side. But my hoodie kept me perfectly warm while first getting out there, and then once I started working out, I was actually too warm and just opted for my tank and pants.

Not sure if that progression would happen with snow on the ground, but hey, it’s still a good reminder that getting out there is half the battle! Let’s chat about my athletic gear for a moment, yes? My whole outfit was gifted by the wonderful team at Fabletics. The items were actually my first introduction to the brand, and I can’t rave about them enough! The sweater has a comfy cowl neck which kept me so warm, and the fabric was heavy enough to keep me warm and yet light enough to allow for movement. The leggings are so comfortable and would be perfect for anything from running to yoga to lounging. All of these have since been worn around the house and on days when I just need something cozy to run around in. Athleisure at its best!

And for my fellow deal lovers — the hoodie I’m wearing here is on major sale — from $79 to $34! The pants are also on sale too — from $79 to $24.

What motivates you to stay active, especially when the weather is cold? I’d love to hear in the comments below!