Tell me why I should go to the gym today when the sofa looks so inviting

Kev1234567
Kev1234567 Posts: 19 Member
edited August 2016 in Motivation and Support
I need words of wisdom to get off my lazy fat ar**se

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  • RuNaRoUnDaFiEld
    RuNaRoUnDaFiEld Posts: 5,864 Member
    Get up, put on your gym kit then if you still want to be on the couch go do it.
  • Trish1c
    Trish1c Posts: 549 Member
    Because you will feel better about yourself & life in general after going to the gym. Laying on the sofa will have the opposite effect.
  • yayamom3
    yayamom3 Posts: 939 Member
    You will never regret that you went to the gym. If you don't go, you'll totally regret it.
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 48,956 Member
    Kev1234567 wrote: »
    I need words of wisdom to get off my lazy fat ar**se
    Words of wisdom don't mean anything unless YOU WANT to get off the couch yourself in the first place. You KNOW the reasons why. You don't need someone to tell you. You just need to want to do it.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
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  • Lounmoun
    Lounmoun Posts: 8,423 Member
    Kev1234567 wrote: »
    I need words of wisdom to get off my lazy fat ar**se

    You don't have to go to a gym. You don't have to sit on the sofa all day.
    What do you like about going to a gym? Have you been going regularly? Do you do the same thing all the time?
    Maybe today you should try a different activity or have a rest day. You could do some yoga, go for a walk, do a workout video, ride a bike, roller skate, dance, etc. You could scrub your house from told to bottom, garden, chop wood, paint your walls, build something. You could just chill out for today.
  • teetertatertango
    teetertatertango Posts: 229 Member
    Relaxing on the sofa is even more enjoyable *after* a workout!
  • Kev1234567
    Kev1234567 Posts: 19 Member
    Lounmoun wrote: »
    Kev1234567 wrote: »
    I need words of wisdom to get off my lazy fat ar**se

    You don't have to go to a gym. You don't have to sit on the sofa all day.
    What do you like about going to a gym? Have you been going regularly? Do you do the same thing all the time?
    Maybe today you should try a different activity or have a rest day. You could do some yoga, go for a walk, do a workout video, ride a bike, roller skate, dance, etc. You could scrub your house from told to bottom, garden, chop wood, paint your walls, build something. You could just chill out for today.

    Hi. Theres nothing i dont like about going to the gym. I dont go regularly (at all) I just cant seem to make those first steps to get there. Kev
  • Neanbean13
    Neanbean13 Posts: 211 Member
    Of course you can sit on the couch. AFTER the gym. Or sit around, let life pass you by, eat and drink *kitten*, die early. YOUR choice.
  • jayv85
    jayv85 Posts: 142 Member
    I exercise after work and I force myself to by telling myself I'm not allowed dinner until I do. Maybe you can't take a nap or watch TV until after the gym
  • Need2Exerc1se
    Need2Exerc1se Posts: 13,575 Member
    Kev1234567 wrote: »
    Ive only gone and done it......
    My excuses this morning were
    1. it was too late by the time I got up.
    2. I had a cup of tea and cereal for breakfast so I couldnt exercise on a full stomach.
    3. I had to give a lift to my son and his girlfriend.
    4. My Ipod wasnt charged so I couldnt exercise without music.

    By 1pm I had run out of viable excuses so I got my shorts and vest on. it is such a sunny day here I wanted to go and get some rays.
    I ran for 39 minutes. Didnt go fast and the first 10 minutes were a bit of a drag, but then the endorphins kicked in and I actually felt quite good. By 20 minutes I was thinking "why dont I do this every day".
    Got home had a stretch and drank some water. Relaxed out on the patio.
    Feeling good about myself..

    Been there done that SO many times. That first step is usually the hardest one for me. Once I can get that first step in I'm good.
  • PennWalker
    PennWalker Posts: 554 Member
    Heart disease
    Stroke
    Heart attack
    High cholesterol
    Beer belly

    Every little bit of exercise helps keep you here on Planet Earth.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Because it means you can eat more without gaining weight.
    Because it gets you out of the house.

    I always end up bored at home though... so it's easy for me.
  • pdxhak
    pdxhak Posts: 383 Member
    Blah blah blah...suck it up and go!!

    :)
  • zcb94
    zcb94 Posts: 3,678 Member
    You want wisdom? Okay... YOU'RE GOING TO DIE, MOST LIKELY TOMORROW, IF YOU DON'T GET UP AND STAY UP!
  • theraflu1
    theraflu1 Posts: 2 Member
    Cliche but "Just do it" lol. Works for me!
  • ridiculous59
    ridiculous59 Posts: 2,906 Member
    Dont go the gym. I only have a gym membership in the winter. Summers are meant for being outside. Run. Walk. Swim. Bike. Paddle a kayak, a canoe, or an SUP. In other words.....play. Just like when you were a kid. And don't forget the sun screen :)
  • Neanbean13
    Neanbean13 Posts: 211 Member
    Did u go? ??
  • MonkeyMel21
    MonkeyMel21 Posts: 2,396 Member
    Yoga. Pants.
  • llbrixon
    llbrixon Posts: 964 Member
    He went for his run! Great job!
  • Kev1234567
    Kev1234567 Posts: 19 Member
    Neanbean13 wrote: »
    Did u go? ??

    I did. and I felt so much better for it. :-)
  • 25lbsorbust
    25lbsorbust Posts: 225 Member
    My favorite is something I heard recently on a reddit thread:
    "Motivation will get you going, Discipline will get you there" :smile:
  • lorrpb
    lorrpb Posts: 11,463 Member
    Do you want to move forward or go back to where you were?
  • IMbefore40
    IMbefore40 Posts: 10 Member
    SOOOOO funny. I swear: on my gym days (well, post-work gym evenings = more like it!), I literally have to change directly from my work to gym clothes and completely avoid the couch so I don't bail on my workouts!
    Funny how once you start.... it's OK.
    (today's silver lining: someone had the show "family feud" blasting from one of the TVs. An odd choice... yet a welcome distraction!
    almost made it to 6k on the treadmill before I realized I met the day's goal and could stop

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