Convenience of it all

Squible
Squible Posts: 359 Member
in Motivation and Support
Sooooo, I have lived near a virgin active gym for the past year and a half. Now in the next month I will be moving and I have just looked up for a gym in that area and there isn't one within walking distance to the flat ( i haven't got a job in that area yet so there is still hope for that)

Firstly I'm annoyed that I've wasted my year and a half 5 mins away from a FANTASTIC GYM. If i'd been regulary and done the work I would DEFINITELY not be worried now, I would have lost all the weight be happy with myself and just be maintaining. But no I had to be lazy.

I now just need the drive and motivation. Firstly I still have 4 weeks in my current area to use the gym as much as possible and be disciplined in going. Goal 1.

Secondly I need to find the drive and willpower, determination to either go for a run/walk/jog in the new area despite not really knowing it and also it being dark mornings and evenings now after work.

Thirdly, there are gyms nearish (20mins bus ride away) so if I do decide to join one I need to be disciplined in getting a bus and going there etc. If I didnt manage to use a gym all the time when its round the corner I'm expecting that if i have to get a bus and its out of the way I won't want to do that either.

just looking for someone to talk it through. I guess I'm gonna get abuse with people just telling me to do it and get on with it. If I was really concerned about my health and wanted to get fit then I would just find a way.

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  • Hestion
    Hestion Posts: 740 Member
    I know how you feel, I have to get bus for 10 minutes then walk 25 to my gym, and vice versa, but I decided I just needed to do it no matter what, although work is playing havoc with it at the moment, so I do run, and use home workouts in between, hoping that in the next few weeks I can get back to the routine, although with winter coming and dark evenings, that may change lol.

    I think you will do it, although I'd say dont join the gym for the next month unless you continue to go somewhere else, as you may love it too much, and if you dont go elsewhere just feel you've wasted that time, although on the other hand, you may love it and it may be the spur you need to make you join the gym when you move and not worry about the travelling?
  • citizencrp
    citizencrp Posts: 228 Member
    No abuse from me, I think it's great that you are trying to plan for working out at your new place. Yes, it's true that excuses are just that: excuses, BUT, you know yourself better than anyone and if taking a bus is dissuasive, then that's a real problem and you shouldn't join a gym that far away. If gyms are really your favorite/best place/method of getting exercise, you are going to need to figure that out once you have a job.
    BUT, I suspect you could the following alternatives in your new home:
    A) workout videos
    B) A Wii or other gaming system with fitness programs
    C) a "boot camp" or something like that where a trainer works with small groups of people in your area. No gym needed and I see it all the time. Groups of 3-12 people working out together in parks and playgrounds. I imagine that might be a good fit for you. Look into it.
    Good luck.
  • schmenge55
    schmenge55 Posts: 745 Member
    You have a couple of conflicting statements. On one hand you say "I would have lost all the weight be happy with myself..." but then you also say "If I was concerned about my health and wanted to get fit then I would find a way." What do you want? It *sounds* like "I would like to lose weight to look and feel better." Is that accurate? If not, what do you want? (as I read this it could sound like I am being condescending and that is not my intent)
  • FrozenGod
    FrozenGod Posts: 21
    If it's just an inconvenience or possibly dangerous to get to a gym, there are plenty of workouts you can do at home. But, at home or at the gym, only you can find the motivation to keep pushing. It's really more of a good work ethic than anything else, because even determination falters every once in a while. The best way to go about it imo is to set small goals at first and eventually build up to making exercise and diet a normal part of your daily life.

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