Get up, get dressed, go to gym

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  • Therealobi1
    Therealobi1 Posts: 3,262 Member
    mollybethtaylor wrote: »
    Therealobi1 wrote: »
    mollybethtaylor wrote: »
    I don't go to the gym, mainly because I can't afford it. Instead I workout at home using youtube videos as my 'coach'. Each night I set up my workout clothes for the next day and choose the workout I'm doing. I also have a TV show that I watch while I'm rolling and stretching afterwards so it's a little bit of motivation to workout if I want to get to watch the next episode of the TV show :)

    I was the same, only joined gym recently when I got a good deal. Used fitness blender to work out almost everyday.
    I just fitted it in with the rest of my daily routine

    Whats fitness blender? Cant say I've heard of it...

    i found fitnessblender through mfp. never looked back since . www.fitnessblender.com. its a free website run by husband and wife. lots of exercises for different levels.

  • KDar1988
    KDar1988 Posts: 648 Member
    4aces61 wrote: »
    No excuses, the gym is my temple for the last 2 years. I was grossly overweight and in poor health/physical condition. So 2 years ago, like many II made a new years resolution, only I stuck to it. I'm in my mid fifties and it was time to stop screwing around. My drive was/is still my family. They count on me to take care of them and that was enough to drive me. Made all the necessary changes and the hard work has paid off. It has also helped me do my job better. I'm a train mechanic and as you can imagine, mostly everything related to repair is not light. My days during the week start at 2am. I get to the gym by 245ish. Workout til 430 then off to work by 5. Work til 130pm then come home and do whatever needs to be taken care of. Dinner around 6, in bed hopefully by 7 and lights out by 8. The times do vary occasionally. The weekend if I'm not working, usually at the gym by 4-430am. I love to train early cuz there is hardly anyone in the gym so no waiting on equipment and no one to bust my groove. I train in some fashion 7 days a week. The only time I miss is something family or work related. I've been using this app for 2 years and it has helped me get where I am now.

    The routine has become part of my daily life. I feel weird when I can't get in the gym. You have to want it. The only person stopping you from succeeding is you. Fit for life, no going back. Good luck to everyone who struggles, I know it's real.

    You look great! Congratulations on your success and being so committed!
  • socioseguro
    socioseguro Posts: 1,679 Member
    singingflutelady wrote: »
    I worship at the church of the iron ;) Love it so much so I don't have to force myself to go.

    +1
  • 4aces61
    4aces61 Posts: 292 Member
    KDar1988 wrote: »
    4aces61 wrote: »
    No excuses, the gym is my temple for the last 2 years. I was grossly overweight and in poor health/physical condition. So 2 years ago, like many II made a new years resolution, only I stuck to it. I'm in my mid fifties and it was time to stop screwing around. My drive was/is still my family. They count on me to take care of them and that was enough to drive me. Made all the necessary changes and the hard work has paid off. It has also helped me do my job better. I'm a train mechanic and as you can imagine, mostly everything related to repair is not light. My days during the week start at 2am. I get to the gym by 245ish. Workout til 430 then off to work by 5. Work til 130pm then come home and do whatever needs to be taken care of. Dinner around 6, in bed hopefully by 7 and lights out by 8. The times do vary occasionally. The weekend if I'm not working, usually at the gym by 4-430am. I love to train early cuz there is hardly anyone in the gym so no waiting on equipment and no one to bust my groove. I train in some fashion 7 days a week. The only time I miss is something family or work related. I've been using this app for 2 years and it has helped me get where I am now.

    The routine has become part of my daily life. I feel weird when I can't get in the gym. You have to want it. The only person stopping you from succeeding is you. Fit for life, no going back. Good luck to everyone who struggles, I know it's real.

    You look great! Congratulations on your success and being so committed!

    Thank you
  • hbm616
    hbm616 Posts: 377 Member
    I've been going to the gym regularly for about 6 years now. Some weeks are better than others. Eventually my body learned to need the gym and my mind has followed. If I skip the gym too long my back starts to hurt, my stress levels rise and I feel crappy. Working out has become integral to my well being. That being said, if you don't enjoy the gym then find another activity to raise your heart rate. There are plenty of ways to workout without setting foot in a gym. Good luck!
  • NaturalNancy
    NaturalNancy Posts: 1,093 Member
    The best part of the gym.....?
    That feeling when I LEAVE, lol!
    I decide not to wear ugly, oversize, dingy pajama shirts when working out!
    I take it a few minutes at a time when doing cardio.
    And if you wear lipstick to make you feel good at the gym or cute gym clothes to help with motivation then by all means do whatever is right for you!
    Good music helps me the most.
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