Motivation!

kailamike
kailamike Posts: 5
edited September 18 in Introduce Yourself
I have lost all motivation! I sit at a desk all day promising myself I am going to go to the gym after work. By the time I drive the hour commute home I just want to relax. Hopefully I can get a little accountability from this.

Look forward to the new friends!

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  • kailamike
    kailamike Posts: 5
    I have lost all motivation! I sit at a desk all day promising myself I am going to go to the gym after work. By the time I drive the hour commute home I just want to relax. Hopefully I can get a little accountability from this.

    Look forward to the new friends!
  • lewandt
    lewandt Posts: 566 Member
    I know what you mean, it's very hard having a sit down job. I started walking on my hour lunch break (i bring my tennis shoes to work) then just eat at my desk. Feels great to get moving and get some fresh air and if i don't make a workout at night i don't feel quite as guilty.
  • borjanap
    borjanap Posts: 232 Member
    I know this is really hard to do unless you get into a routine but why don't you try to work out before work. It takes a while for it to become a habit. I know sleep is sweet but if you want results you have to change something.
    The best advice I ever got: You are an idiot if you keep doing the same thing and expecting to get different results. (Ouch...slap in the face, but thats what it took!!!!)
  • tamratowersbutler
    tamratowersbutler Posts: 6
    You are doing well because you did not let it get totally out of control!! Way to go!!

    The working thing is really hard, can you go for a walk in the morning before you leave or walk at night? A dog helps you get out and do something... but yet they need to be trained too.

    Good luck..

    Tamra
  • zenmama
    zenmama Posts: 1,000
    Hang in there we all lose motivation now and again.....it will come back and the people on this site are here to help!!!

    Keep up the good work!!

    dd
  • banks1850
    banks1850 Posts: 3,475 Member
    Don't desk jobs suck sometimes?

    Stability ball is a good little workout if you have to sit at a desk all day.

    some tips for exercising at work.

    http://www.webmd.com/fitness-exercise/features/easy-ways-exercise-home-work
  • Paeonia
    Paeonia Posts: 161
    Definitely make time BEFORE work to exercise. As the day progresses, it becomes harder and harder to get up the motivation to work out, so its best to get it done right away. Yes, it takes some life style changes, but its worth it. Then you'll feel great the whole rest of the day for getting your exercise done and over with :heart:
  • skinnydreams
    skinnydreams Posts: 1,178 Member
    Welcome and best of luck to you!
  • kailamike
    kailamike Posts: 5
    I'm going to do it! I have made excuses too long.

    Thank you for the butt kick!
  • zenmama
    zenmama Posts: 1,000
    Butt kickin is what we do best LOL....goodluck!

    dd
  • bkrbabe57
    bkrbabe57 Posts: 395 Member
    I have the same problem. I want nothing more then to go straight home after work So...
    I have been getting up at 4:00am to be at the gym by 4:30.
    I work out for about an hour and a half, shower, dress and go straight to work.
    I'm not saying it's easy or that I don't want to stay in bed for that extra time but I haven't missed a week day since Jan 16th and I honestly feel pretty good when I am done.
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