TO WORK OUT or NOT TO WORK OUT. That be the question:)

cwolfman13

I only go to the gym a couple of times per week...but I ride most days. I love to ride, especially when it's a gorgeous day...doesn't require much for me to get out the door...I hate when life happens and I have to miss a ride.

Find something you enjoy doing and then things are pretty easy.

StaciMarie1974

Personally a few things help me. My exercise of choice is running and/or walking. Doing local 5k, 10k events keeps me motivated - having an event on the horizon keeps me focused. My next major event is the Peachtree Road Race 10k on the 4th of July, so I'll probably find something in May to do as well. Maybe my first trail run!

I also use an app (Pact) where I commit to eating fruits/veggies, doing daily workouts, and logging my food (at MFP). If I miss my commitment, then I have to pay. The logic behind the app: people will be motivated to avoid a penalty. And those who keep their commitments each week get a small amount of $ from those who don't. Its about $2-3 a week, which adds up. And helps pay those 5k, 10k registration fees!

Also, sharing my intentions with friends and family... It lets them know what I'm working on, and holds me accountable because someone else will know if I flake out.

MrsKila wrote: »

Hello MFP. I just wanted to know what motivates you to get out the door to get to the gym if you are a person that works out at the gym daily? The reason why I ask is because once I'm out the door I'm a good I'm ready to go and I enjoy being at the gym but boy oh boy getting out the door is my problem LOL Any tips?

AEC50

I am working on making it a habit. I schedule small rewards for myself each day I do what will get mt to my health goals - I get a bubble bath, time to read, a fancy tea, etc. Once I've been doing this a while, I know I'll crave it.

bbell1985

There's a blizzard here today. Most people aren't going in to work. The gym will finally be open at 1 pm. I'm walking through the blizzard to workout. No prob.

AmyOutOfControl

Find a workout buddy. I love running and look forward to it most mornings. No motivation problems there. However, I recently added 2x week strength training at the gym. I hate it! The only thing that's gets me out of my bed and going to the stupid gym is that I am meeting someone there. I don't want to be lazy and lame by canceling on her.

CanadianRockies

If I'm working out the right amount, then I really enjoy my workouts and look forward to doing them. If I find myself being reluctant to do a workout, then that usually means I've increased the intensity of my workout too much too quickly. It's too much of a pain to do, and I don't look forward to the next one. So, I simply stop increasing my workout intensity for a while (or even take it back down a notch) until I enjoy it again.

delder55

I bought a cheap treadmill online. I am HORRIBLE at forcing myself to get out and go to the gym but it's hard to not at least get on that thing and walk for 10 mins a day. I say, I'll do 10 mins at least and if I want to keep going, I'll keep going. What's 10 mins while I'm watching TV or something right? And then, once I'm on it, I always go longer than 10 mins but just knowing I don't have to is great!

mis1022

I have to schedule my workout days. On the scheduled days I don't really have a problem getting out to the gym but I am not at the point yet where I will go on a non scheduled day. I go Mon Wed and Fri.