Introducing myself, needing a bit of motivation

Hello Josh,

I have a desk job of sorts as well. I spend a lot of time writing reports. But I make those same statements, "just too tired when I get done." So now I force myself to go for a walk after work or during my lunch hour. Now that my energy is slowly building, I make sure to make time in my day. I started getting up earlier to go for walks before work, that boosted my energy. And since I am not a coffee or energy drinking type of person, this has really helped raise my energy level. Also, the weekends can become your friend, but just remember try not to make an excuse for not doing something and just tell yourself, let's do it! And as that energy builds so will that enthusiasm. Hope this helps and keep up the good work!

Chris

I work a lot, and I had to figure out how to make time to hit the gym three times a week in addition to taking walks.

Paying the money sure motivated me at first (I couldn't bear the thought of shelling out and never making it over there).

Now that I'm habituated to it, I exercise in order to feel good--I have more energy, better quality sleep, less anxiety, and more muscles.

Make the time-- before work, during lunch, before dinner, or after--in your home, or at the gym. You deserve it.

Hi Josh,

I've had the same problem--I work at a desk sometimes for 10 hours/day and find it hard to get in workouts. I've found that it takes very calculated planning and ALOT of motivation/willpower to make myself do it--even when I don't want to. Sometimes I don't get to the gym until 10 or 11 o'clock at night, which is hard, but every night I have to ask myself why I'm doing it, and if sitting on the couch or going to bed is going to get me where I want to be--the answer iseasily that need to work out. So my advice would be planning, and really challenging yourself to find the motivation. Try to make a workout schedule, be realistic, stick to it, then once you start feeling good and have a routine, add in one more thing, build upon your success--and stick to your schedule that way you know exactly what needs to be done in and out of the gym, act with purpose and be determined.

Good luck!

I'm 39 yrs old & I decided its time to get healthy... I was at da gym today & a lady told me to try dis out for some support & motivation. I have lost a lot a weight on my own but she said jus try it u may like it so I said y not. Can someone please tell me wat made you want to get healthy & how is it going so far..

I also hate working out after work. If you can break away during the day, that might make it easier. I've started doing that a couple times a week, and it's a nice feeling to not have that hanging over you in the evening. Ideally, I like to go in the morning, but I'm just not a morning person.

I am not a fan of exercising either. I work with kids with emotional and behavioral problems and i often work 11 - 12 hour days. I am the same way once i leave work. I just wanna go home, eat and relax. It has helped me to tell myself that i need to work out... do something.. 5 days a week, and i want my weekends free. I usually take a 2 mile walk 3 days a week. I don't speed walk, i just do it at a comfortable pace. Then twice a week i do something more vigorous. I also gave myself a dollar in a jar every time i did work out that i could spend on anything i wanted. Eventually this pattern has just become a habit! If you need someone to talk to just let me know! I would love to help you get started. It always helps to have someone to talk too! Good Luck!

I had a similar problem and the way I resolved it was to move it to the start of my day. Yes I had to get up slightly earlier. But no longer did I have it hanging over me as a "need to do" all day long and I felt much better all day long with more energy than ever. I started out just walking, around 20 minutes each morning. Now I run between 45-60 minutes each morning weekdays and hike about 3 hours on Saturdays with Sundays off. Never would have imagined I'd ever be doing this when I started my journey but I'm work in progress and like my results. If you need any friends to push you on or offer advice feel free to add me. Otherwise good luck on your journey...you CAN do it!