How you keep yourself fit and motivated?

Morocha42

Hello everyone, I am 42, a mom, a wife, and a busy woman; I don’t have rock hard abs or cellulite free body, but I try my best on taking care of myself and loving my body. I don’t do diets, I do eat wherever I feel and like (considering that I am vegetarian) but everything with moderation. I use my elliptical 30 minutes and do yoga class, witch I love! From 3 to 5 days per week… That it’s what I do, how about you? What works for you? 🥰🙃

spiriteagle99

I am a runner and walker, plus a few other things I do from time to time like stationary bike and yoga. My motivation comes from the fact that I get very depressed when I don't exercise. I need the endorphins I get from a good hike or run. Even a bad run is better for my mental health than no exercise at all.

Morocha42

That it’s so true spiriteagle99, we just have to do it because it’s feel awesome! Thank you for sharing it.

SilverJem77

I'm also a busy, working mom & wife. When I don't make my health a priority, I suffer from horrible depression and anxiety. For me, it's a choice I make everyday to take care of myself by moving my body. I wake up early to make time for a walk or to be on my exercise bike before I have to get ready for work or have to be a mom. I also use my breaks at work & my lunches for short walks or more bike time. Then, by 5 pm I am done with work and exercising my body and am ready to be a mom & wife.

I just had to prioritize my needs and carve out little pockets of time for myself.

The attached image is always in the back of my brain. Its hard to make time for yourself as a mom, employee and wife, but that is the hard that I chose.

NorthCascades

I'm a peak bagger.

wunderkindking

Honestly, my motivation comes from love of whatever it is I'm doing.

If I'm not having fun, I'm not doing it.

If I am having fun I'll bust my butt and like it.

I trail run. I do some weight stuff. The bulk though is riding, swimming, hiking, dog agility and disc dog and disc golf. It's all active. It's all fun (for me). It all builds muscle, endurance and fitness.

But exercise for the sake of fitness without that fun element? no, thank you.

Morocha42

Having fun and feeling good about it it’s the main idea ! Love all your comments! Thank you 😊

nossmf

Why do I lift weights? Let me count the reasons...

1. It's fun!
2. It's a stress reliever
3. It's an ego boost
4. My aging joints get achy when I go too long without a workout, but when I lift regularly my joints hurt less or not at all
5. Did I mention it's fun?

Morocha42

It’s a 100% true! It makes you feel a lot better after you finish a sweat session 🥰💪🏼

amorfati601070

Routine and its so ingrained into me from doing sports most my life. I feel guilty if I'm sedentary.

Like others said, its a rewarding for one's mental health too.

sijomial

I enjoy the things that make me / keep me fit and always have, even when I was a chubster!
Sports, games, gym, cycling.....
Also simply enjoy the feeling of living in a healthy, fit, capable body.

My current passion is cycling and being retired I have more time to indulge my hobby. 45 hours / 620 miles of riding so far this month. Still enjoy my strength training and have done since I was a teenager but it's a little on the back burner at the moment, although I've got great satisfaction from building my strength back up following the gym closures during lockdown. Benching the same weight I first hit as an 18 year old when I'm now 61 makes me smile.

yweight2020

Walking
Jump.rope
Dumb bells
Exerciae bands
My motivation is family, if I dont take care of myself I cant take care of them.🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♂️