Getting motivated to exercise

pattycakes10117

I have gotten the tracking my calories down pretty good. I won't go to bed without logging what I have had all day.
The hard thing is exercising. Tonight I worked out "a little" with my WII. But that I know is not enough. How to get motivated has always been an issue with me. Will I ever "get it"?

I work 40 hr week. I exercise about two times a week. Pounds since beginning of Jan. down 6 today up 2. Endless.

What do you think?

__RANDY__

just do the best you can do

concordancia

Use your Wii to get in the habit. You will quickly get to the point where you want something more challenging. You can purchase more challenging games or find another activity. Personally, I use my Wiii almost everyday. EA Active and Zumba really work up a sweat. I use separate resistance tubes, so the EA active is really challenging my muscles.

I also dance, hoop and hike, but the Wii is my main source of exercise and my only resistance training right now.

LadieTink

I have this same problem... I need help too... But I will not give up...

SexyLovinmeCook

Take it one day at a time...Heck most fail at the logging the eating is up to 80% of your weight loss lifestyle journey...You are on the right track....start of with 2 days and then add on...short walks, youtube, etc so much to offer out there... Good luck to you..

gems4me

My motivation comes from seeing results, from one day to the next I keep doing the same thing, watching my portions and just getting active. I also lift weights now out in the garage. Yes there are days I want to not get on the treadmill or eat whatever I want but I just stick with it, as slow as it is, I don't quit.

Byrdsong1920

I feel u....took years for me to get IN THE ZONE! I finally ***GET IT****

FIND SUPPORTING MFP friends and folks that will challenge u physically. Iron sharpens iron. i learn a lot from my friends and they are open to share. Is pushed me to go to a new level. Also, find an accountability partner to meet U at gym or park! Checkout Hulu.com and look up "Operation Osmin" love shows like this, very inspiring!

I love to do health research... Stumbled across Jamie Eason on bodybuilding.com, great free 90 day challenge and has videos of her recipes, grocery store tours and detailed meal plan and workouts! Been fun and challenging! Check her out! Love her carrot cake whey protein bars! yum! http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/jamie-easons-livefit-introduction.html

Happy journey, LETS DO THIS! Open to new friends and I have an open diary!

Shan, ATL

suzinelson72

I feel your pain! I started getting serious with this weight loss 2 weeks ago and I have got my calories in check, I log my foods like clockwork now, drinking around 4 bottles of water a day... now it's time to add the exercise part... I'm ready... but I'm not gonna love it. I want to thought. :-( I want to get addicted to it like some of my friends, but I just can't imagine craving to exercise. Who knows!

majoki

I find that watching success stories and seeing all the working out those people did really motivates me! Also, feeling my own body change is very motivating as well - gets me off my butt!

Kiska77

Wii is a good start, much better than nothing. You've got the food tracking down so go you!! Stick with Wii til you crave more. Maybe doing a little something before the Wii to increase the challenge?

ShannonKN

I liked doing C25K for running because it started off with small chunks of running and I had a friend who would go with me. I don't want to confess how many weeks I spent on "week 1!" I remember feeling like I was going to be sick after one (short) run, but I was also really proud of myself that I managed to do all of the 60 second running (really, slow jogging) intervals. The boost I got from graduating through the levels is what motivated me more than anything.

allie7383

Doing something is better than nothing. If 2 times a week works this week, great. Next week aim to get in one more day, or say another 10 minutes, etc.. Start small and build your way up until it becomes a part of your everyday life. If you're going from not working out at all, to thinking, ok I'm gonna workout for 1-2 hours every day, odds are that's not going to last for long. This whole thing is a learning process. Seeing results def helps me as well! good luck!

pattycakes10117

Oh thanks so much. I have good friend who has gotten determined and has lost just over 10lbs now. She is retired and goes to Snap Fitness three times a week. Like one of you said........it becomes a habbit and it works. She is enjoying it and it shows.
I am inspired listening to her.
My goal this week is to exercise / do something every day in the evening. I have a wonderful -first rate recumbant bike(a gift from hubby a couple years ago - STILL in perfect shape....and you know why) and an Easy Rider in our downstairs. That is what I am working with. The WII is in the family room where hubby watches TV but it is there when I am in the mood for it.
So I have the "equipment".............I need to acquire the drive.
Our new corp. office wants healthy things brought in. No more junk....so unless I bring something bad for me.....it is not at work. That helps me too.

Thanks again. Check on me once and a while to see how I am doing. I hope I will say "Great". Good luck to all of you. We CAN DO THIS!! Blessings to you.

DexterDarko

It's all about keeping your mind in a healthy place for me. I like to surround myself with things I know that will keep me motivated. Whatever is holding you back, try to make some changes if you have to. A great motivator: The Biggest Loser.

mackemom

Motivation is in the doing.
Ha...
Easier said than done, tho! Good luck
Start small, don't be too hard on yourself.
Again, easier said
than done!

cuddlescreampuff

Hello! First of all I want to say you are doing an amazing job at logging in daily. That to me is half the battle. I don't like to workout either, but found I have been getting a "rush" from the results. It is really something I have to psych myself out to do. It seems the more I do it, the more inches I lose, the better I feel, and the more excited I get about reaching my goal. I also work a 40 hour week. Because I have my own office I take advantage and work out behind closed doors on my lunch hour. I sometimes go out and ride my bike. A few days a week my hubby and I will go for a walk when I get home too. Basically I try to fit a workout in my day at one point or another. Years ago I would wake up early and work out before work. But I found myself giving a half hearted effort because I was so tired. That's why I choose to give up my lunch hour. I suggest any movement is better than nothing. But definitely start moving. Ease your way into it if need be. Just be happy about doing it. You will see the inches and pounds drop faster if you do. I'd love to support you on your journey, so add me I you'd like. :flowerforyou:

alisonsurf

I have a wonderful -first rate recumbant bike(a gift from hubby a couple years ago - STILL in perfect shape....and you know why) and an Easy Rider in our downstairs. That is what I am working with. The WII is in the family room where hubby watches TV but it is there when I am in the mood for it.

I put my spin bike in the middle of the living room smack in front of the TV. It is there every time I try to sit on the couch and not work out. Also, there is a penalty ride for anyone who hangs their coat on it!! Good luck!

pattycakes10117

Thank you all. This has been very encouraging to me. I watch the Biggest Loser too. I have decided a couple wks ago not to SIT while I watch it. DO SOMETHING. So I am on the floor doing exercises while the commercials come on.

I will keep going. Sometimes......I think I am my own worst threat. I used to head a program called TOPS....I know how to lose weight......or used to know. Now it is time to get serious. Logging in really keeps me on track. I am getting more and more aware of what is going in this mouth.......calories add quickly.

Thanks

I will keep you posted.

cnewlin86

I gave up a tv show to work out. I like to run outside on nice days or do a workout video in the house. I started out with a short one to get me going. 30 Day Shred is around a 20 minute work out. I guess my advice is start out small and make it a priority to do something. You don't have to work out every day but doing something is better than nothing. Maybe this week it's two days, next week 3 days...I find now that I prefer to work out most days. I'm more energized because I work out! Anyway just find something that works for you! ;-)

nebslp

I think we may be soul-sisters! I totally hear you!! I started about 6 weeks ago. Started by charting food faithfully for about 3 weeks or so. Then gradually started forcing myself to add the exercise bike - 7 min., then 8, then 10, and now I'm up to 15+ and actually enjoying it. Not every day, but a couple times a week. I like to challenge myself by upping the level when it gets harder to get my heart rate up high enough. The Wii is a great place to start adding fun things. I love the boxing and think that gives me the best workout. I've added some weight-lifting friends on mfp and just love what they have to say about weight loss and lifting and food (you can eat more when you lift:) There is so much to learn about exercise. This week I've added some time on my home gym. It helps to have little goals and then chart your progress daily until you see a positive pattern developing. That's the best motivation for me. Good luck.

Renee81170

I started with MFP on Nov 7, 2012 and I had really good luck. On December 17th I added the Fitbit One and it has really kept me moving. I've lost 25 lbs total. I wish I would make healthier choices with my food but I'm a horrible junk food junkie The friendly competition with the fitbit just might be the key for me. Good Luck

pattycakes10117

What is Fitbit One? How does it work?

pattycakes10117

This week I have committed to exercise in some fashion every night. I am in 4 days now and still doing something.
Riding my recumbant bike......stretch bands. I used weights as I bike and watch tv. My daughter go me a "Ride O Vision" DVD for Christmas last year and I just opened it a week ago. It is beautful scenery of Washington State and the parks there. The music and speed are as if I am riding on the road. Filmed while someone was driving or riding bike I guess. Very nice.
I enjoy looking all around as the rider goes and I ride in place. I see birds and cute houses...things a person does not see when they are actually riding to be safe. So that is another means I have. She bought it from Amazon.com.

kathygingras5

You have to make time for you. We get caught up in work, family and everything else but ourselves. Say to yourself everyday I will make time for me to exercise. Even if you start with 20mins a day and increase it as you go along. Often we jump straight in and want to work out 60 mins or more from the start. You will grow to love exercise and realize you will crave it.

fstender

Try the 30 day shred by Jillian Micheals....it is an awesome workout and only takes 30 minutes.....so easy to do! ...well after you get over that feeling your going to die! haha!

jodybarrett

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trudijoy

find excercise you enjoy. I have netball, the gym, swimming, walking, dancing and stationery cycling, mostly. But if you asked me to run I would throw things at you. You have to be able to enjoy it or it's too hard to do it. Why not try different gym classes, sub in on friends social sports teams occasionally, learn dances off youtube etc?

michellekicks

My advice is to sign up for something you've not done before or haven't done for years... join a recreational league for a team sport, join a dance class, join a martial arts club, take up a learn-to-run club... join a bowling league, find a hiking club... do something outside of normal. You never know what you might find! You could become one of the lucky ones who just falls in love with a sport instead of having to grind it out in a gym day in and day out.

sparklelioness

For me, I've come to realize its nothing to do with motivation-i mean i exercise because i want to lose weight, but what gets me out there isn't "motivation". Sometimes I look forward to working out, its true. Most of the time I don't. Often i enjoy it once I've started. But what makes me start? What makes me put on my exercise clothes and go out the door when its 6 pm and freezing out?

Well, what makes you go to work everyday?

What makes you shower everyday, even days when that extra hour of sleep sounds like heaven?

You do it because it needs to be done. When i started looking at exercise as something that needed to be done if i wanted a better life (to lose weight, be healthier & happier, ect), it became a lot easier.

Don't think about it. I dont sit there and debate going out for my daily hour. Very brisk walk. I dont think about it at all-this is one of the few instances in life where thinking is dangerous! If you let yourself think about it you'll find a way to make yourself feel ok about not doing it.

Just get up and do it.

Do you get up everyday and debate going to work? No, for most of us we just do it, because it needs to be done.

This isnt to say i dont like exercise. As i said, once I'm out there, it often feels good. Sometimes it doesn't.

But it ALWAYS feels good when i come in and log it on MFP, and hop in the shower.




Don't think about it. Just do it.

jelr

When i know i am in the mood to skip my workout that day i get on youtube and watch other peoples transformation slideshows. Usually in about thirty minutes i am ready to get off my toosh and workout so that one day I can have my own transformation .

jeanmoreno

beware what you wish,its very addictive! the firsts steps are the harder but then after................:-)