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How do you find the motivation to exercise? What the heck can I do?!?! I'm not a gym member nor do I want to be. I like to work out at home, I do enjoy working out when I actually get started but I can't get myself to. I have P90X and 30DS at home plus a nice private road to run on plus a more than willing running partner (my dog) plus a treadmill if the weather is gloomy. I have all the tools and resources at my disposal but I just can't find my motivation.
I am not a morning person and have tried to exercise in the morning but don't know how anyone can do it. I'm so weak and tired. So I always try and work out after I get home from work. Pleaes any tips and tricks would be great. Even just a simple, "quit your b*tching and get off your *kitten*" would suffice if you feel that's helpful. Just tell me how! to find that motivation!!
I am not a morning person and have tried to exercise in the morning but don't know how anyone can do it. I'm so weak and tired. So I always try and work out after I get home from work. Pleaes any tips and tricks would be great. Even just a simple, "quit your b*tching and get off your *kitten*" would suffice if you feel that's helpful. Just tell me how! to find that motivation!!
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HTFU
Harden the F Up.
Seriously. Any time I feel like skipping a workout I tell myself this.
Also, I like being able to do the things I enjoy. Exercise and a healthy diet are the only things that will allow me to continue to do these things well into my old age.0 -
Right. I like it.0
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I just tell myself to get up and do it. I also remind myself of how much better I feel afterwards. I've never once regretted doing a workout, however I have regretted not doing one.0
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I just do it. Skipping is not an option and excuses aren't allowed. I treat it like my job and parenting. You do it regardless:).0
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"Boy, do I regret doing that workout!" - No one. Ever.0
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I totally agree with this The above posts that is0
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It's a matter of your goals and your determination to meet those goals. Figure out why you want it, then focus on that. Good luck.0
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HTFU
Harden the F Up.
Seriously. Any time I feel like skipping a workout I tell myself this.
Also, I like being able to do the things I enjoy. Exercise and a healthy diet are the only things that will allow me to continue to do these things well into my old age.
^ This. and there's a quote on the wall at my gym/work that says "Once you're out the door to go exercise, the hardest part is over with."0 -
Find a workout that feels less like working out. Kick boxing, dance, fishing, swimming, hiking, wild sex, peddal boating, climbing whatever floats your boat. It doesn't have to be unenjoyable!0
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How do you find the motivation to exercise? What the heck can I do?!?! I'm not a gym member nor do I want to be. I like to work out at home, I do enjoy working out when I actually get started but I can't get myself to. I have P90X and 30DS at home plus a nice private road to run on plus a more than willing running partner (my dog) plus a treadmill if the weather is gloomy. I have all the tools and resources at my disposal but I just can't find my motivation.
I am not a morning person and have tried to exercise in the morning but don't know how anyone can do it. I'm so weak and tired. So I always try and work out after I get home from work. Pleaes any tips and tricks would be great. Even just a simple, "quit your b*tching and get off your *kitten*" would suffice if you feel that's helpful. Just tell me how! to find that motivation!!
Quit finding excuses.
"Shut up and run" - Nike0 -
I just tell myself to get up and do it. I also remind myself of how much better I feel afterwards. I've never once regretted doing a workout, however I have regretted not doing one.
^^^^^ This^^^^^^
And plus if I can ever just get up and get started then I don't ever say hmmm I think I made a bad choice working out today. I think i'll quit. I always get into it. Hope this helps. :bigsmile:0 -
I can usually get myself going on those slow days by tell myself I'll only work out for 30 minutes. Almost always, even though I have given myself permission to stop at that point, I find myself going longer.0
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I keep my running clothes by the door, I come in, get changed in the hallway and go straight out again. No sitting, If I sit, I'm done for.0
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<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Says it all!!0
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I just do it. Skipping is not an option and excuses aren't allowed. I treat it like my job and parenting. You do it regardless:).
I like this. Maybe if instead of getting home from work at 4:30 or 5 and considering that my downtime. I don't "get home" and have downtime at home until like 5:30 or 6. Yes I like this.0 -
How do you find the motivation to exercise? What the heck can I do?!?! I'm not a gym member nor do I want to be. I like to work out at home, I do enjoy working out when I actually get started but I can't get myself to. I have P90X and 30DS at home plus a nice private road to run on plus a more than willing running partner (my dog) plus a treadmill if the weather is gloomy. I have all the tools and resources at my disposal but I just can't find my motivation.
I am not a morning person and have tried to exercise in the morning but don't know how anyone can do it. I'm so weak and tired. So I always try and work out after I get home from work. Pleaes any tips and tricks would be great. Even just a simple, "quit your b*tching and get off your *kitten*" would suffice if you feel that's helpful. Just tell me how! to find that motivation!!
Honestly, I was too anxious to attend the gym but I could not find the motivation to work out at home either so I was going no where. I ended up buying a new pair of heaphones and a membership at the YMCA, which I have found is not quite as intimidating as some of the other gyms, and I started taking classes. It was hard at first. I probably sweat more over the anxiety but in just 10 days I felt like I had overcome my fear and was motivated every day to return.
I joined a Biggest Loser Contest and knowing that weigh in comes every Monday also keeps me motivated to go to the gym every day. I take Sunday's off because they don't offer childcare but tend to do something active on that day as well.
It really is just a matter of saying to yourself, "Knock it off and get to work otherwise nothing will change."0 -
this sounds like shameless self promotion, but its not cause i dont benefit here- but everyday in my MFP blog I feature a new way to motivate your own self to do something.0
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I set a crazy goal of doing a triathlon in August.
I HAVE TO WORKOUT!0 -
If you want something bad enough, there are no excuses. It's really that simple. The time of day won't matter, weather won't matter (much). You find a way.0
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Look at yourself completely naked in your mirror...
Pinch parts of your body you want to improve on.
Identify an activity you like.
Then enlist a friend/spouse/whoever to give you company.
Seriously, that is what I did! I was...am just like you. I hate sweating/exercising but I make myself go burn 800-1000 cals per day or strength train. The results that you see in the mirror when you're naked is so worth it!0
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