Motivate Me to go to the Gym!!!

Stop making it optional. Think of it like brushing your teeth or going to work. It's a thing you just do, not a thing you do if you feel like it.

I guess you should start by deciding what motivates you. I love clothes, so when I do a full week of going to the gym like I'm supposed to, I buy myself a new pair of gym pants or running shoes!It keeps me looking forward to a reward when i do good things and make good choices. decide what motivates you and reward yourself!

SnuggleSmacks wrote: »

Stop making it optional. Think of it like brushing your teeth or going to work. It's a thing you just do, not a thing you do if you feel like it.

This!

Nobody can give you motivation, you have to find it yourself.

Put some motivating music on your iPod, plug in your headphones and head to the gym.

"They" say it takes 3 weeks to form a habit, good or bad. Try going to the gym 3x per week for three weeks and before you go, think of exactly what you will be comfortable doing there. Maybe it's the elliptical in the corner for 15 minutes. Maybe it's just stretching! Commit to doing just that and everyday you'll feel more comfortable. Add more variety as your comfort expands. Pretty soon, you'll own it!

Also, I find that just putting on my gym clothes is the best thing to get me out the door, even when my brain is not on board.

Are you scared about using the weights/machines and not knowing what you are doing? Or scared you won't look like you know what you are doing? Maybe try to find the deadest time and see if one of the front desk will show ya some things. Usually they are way nice and more than willing to help. Do you need help figuring out a routine?

I hadn't been to a gym in about 3 years until Sunday just gone, then I went again yesterday.
Yesterday I had my induction, and then a programme made up for me, I don't know if gyms normally do those or not? It was kind of like a personal trainer session and at the end he wrote everything down for me and they will review it again in a month. I think that really helped because he got me doing things I felt stupid doing and doing them a place I would normally avoid, in the middle of the weights when the gym was busy.... . In a month I want to have improved, I want them to know that I'm not just some fat chick there on a whim, that I'm there for a purpose ....to improve.

Another thing I think is a good idea, is not to tell yourself you'll go every day, if you know you can't go every day...don't set yourself up for a fail. I'm self employed and my gym is at a high school so only open before /after school times. So I know there are going to be days it clashes, like today I'm going to the hairdressers and then straight to see friends so there just won't be time. I'm aiming for 4 days a week. If I do more awesome. If I only manage the 4 I'm still winning x

Music playlist! This is what I do. Write down all you favourite motivating songs and how long they are, then say you want a 15 min warm up, pick songs that add up to 15 mins and that is your warm up etc etc. Not only will it let you know when to move on but it should keep you going. Some people will say it is unsociable, but I don't like the music they play at the gym so to me it's a win win.

Edit: Also have someone build you a routine, and how to build it up, so every time you go you have a goal in your head of what you want to achieve.

The motivation has to come from you. You have to figure out what your "why" is. Why did you join the gym? There must be a reason...start with that.

I too suck at going to the gym. If being alone is your major issue, then maybe you could join a spin class or like, zumba or something. Chat with people in your class and make some friends, I bet you'll find people who are interested in working out with you outside of your classes

Also get into the habit of logging exercise on here, the calorie burn can be quite rewarding when you see it written down!

I never know what to say when people ask for motivation. You are the only one who can do that. Just reach deep inside you and find the strength to face your fears and go.

I prefer to be alone, sometimes if I go with someone, they expect you to "workout with them" which I feel is impossible for me. I just do my own thing and own it! But I am an independent person so it doesn't bother me. I have to drive past the gym on my way home so no excuses for me. Today, I wanted so badly to take a nap, however, my 19 year old decided to install a door to my bedroom while I was trying to take a nap. I decided to just get up and go ride my bike and 8 miles later, I feel terrific! Glad I got up and made it happen! Typically, I just need a shove out the door to get going and feel better. After a few weeks, you will hate the feeling of missing, it becomes a habit! You can do it, just go to the gym and have your training plan in mind, then make it happen!

There's also other fun apps you can get. Fit me dots helps you keep track of which areas you worked out & where to go next. Fitocracy is a good one too.