How?

Init_to_winit
Init_to_winit Posts: 258 Member
edited December 18 in Fitness and Exercise
How do you find the motivation to exercise? What the heck can I do?!?! I'm not a gym member nor do I want to be. I like to work out at home, I do enjoy working out when I actually get started but I can't get myself to. I have P90X and 30DS at home plus a nice private road to run on plus a more than willing running partner (my dog) plus a treadmill if the weather is gloomy. I have all the tools and resources at my disposal but I just can't find my motivation.

I am not a morning person and have tried to exercise in the morning but don't know how anyone can do it. I'm so weak and tired. So I always try and work out after I get home from work. Pleaes any tips and tricks would be great. Even just a simple, "quit your b*tching and get off your *kitten*" would suffice if you feel that's helpful. Just tell me how! to find that motivation!!

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  • ATLMel
    ATLMel Posts: 392 Member
    HTFU

    Harden the F Up.

    Seriously. Any time I feel like skipping a workout I tell myself this.

    Also, I like being able to do the things I enjoy. Exercise and a healthy diet are the only things that will allow me to continue to do these things well into my old age.
  • Init_to_winit
    Init_to_winit Posts: 258 Member
    Right. I like it.
  • RunHardBeStrong
    RunHardBeStrong Posts: 33,069 Member
    I just tell myself to get up and do it. I also remind myself of how much better I feel afterwards. I've never once regretted doing a workout, however I have regretted not doing one.
  • workout_junkee
    workout_junkee Posts: 473 Member
    I just do it. Skipping is not an option and excuses aren't allowed. I treat it like my job and parenting. You do it regardless:).
  • tbear358
    tbear358 Posts: 41 Member
    "Boy, do I regret doing that workout!" - No one. Ever.
  • kj55
    kj55 Posts: 14 Member
    I totally agree with this The above posts that is
  • BlueInkDot
    BlueInkDot Posts: 702 Member
    It's a matter of your goals and your determination to meet those goals. Figure out why you want it, then focus on that. Good luck. :)
  • andreacord
    andreacord Posts: 928
    HTFU

    Harden the F Up.

    Seriously. Any time I feel like skipping a workout I tell myself this.

    Also, I like being able to do the things I enjoy. Exercise and a healthy diet are the only things that will allow me to continue to do these things well into my old age.

    ^ This. and there's a quote on the wall at my gym/work that says "Once you're out the door to go exercise, the hardest part is over with."
  • coyoteo
    coyoteo Posts: 532 Member
    Find a workout that feels less like working out. Kick boxing, dance, fishing, swimming, hiking, wild sex, peddal boating, climbing whatever floats your boat. It doesn't have to be unenjoyable!
  • mrmanmeat
    mrmanmeat Posts: 1,968 Member
    How do you find the motivation to exercise? What the heck can I do?!?! I'm not a gym member nor do I want to be. I like to work out at home, I do enjoy working out when I actually get started but I can't get myself to. I have P90X and 30DS at home plus a nice private road to run on plus a more than willing running partner (my dog) plus a treadmill if the weather is gloomy. I have all the tools and resources at my disposal but I just can't find my motivation.

    I am not a morning person and have tried to exercise in the morning but don't know how anyone can do it. I'm so weak and tired. So I always try and work out after I get home from work. Pleaes any tips and tricks would be great. Even just a simple, "quit your b*tching and get off your *kitten*" would suffice if you feel that's helpful. Just tell me how! to find that motivation!!

    Quit finding excuses.

    "Shut up and run" - Nike
  • mississippi_queen
    mississippi_queen Posts: 474 Member
    I just tell myself to get up and do it. I also remind myself of how much better I feel afterwards. I've never once regretted doing a workout, however I have regretted not doing one.

    ^^^^^ This^^^^^^

    And plus if I can ever just get up and get started then I don't ever say hmmm I think I made a bad choice working out today. I think i'll quit. I always get into it. Hope this helps. :bigsmile:
  • raldag
    raldag Posts: 2 Member
    I can usually get myself going on those slow days by tell myself I'll only work out for 30 minutes. Almost always, even though I have given myself permission to stop at that point, I find myself going longer.
  • Smuterella
    Smuterella Posts: 1,623 Member
    I keep my running clothes by the door, I come in, get changed in the hallway and go straight out again. No sitting, If I sit, I'm done for.
  • moskinnny
    moskinnny Posts: 118
    <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<Says it all!!
  • Init_to_winit
    Init_to_winit Posts: 258 Member
    I just do it. Skipping is not an option and excuses aren't allowed. I treat it like my job and parenting. You do it regardless:).

    I like this. Maybe if instead of getting home from work at 4:30 or 5 and considering that my downtime. I don't "get home" and have downtime at home until like 5:30 or 6. Yes I like this.
  • Micahroni84
    Micahroni84 Posts: 452 Member
    How do you find the motivation to exercise? What the heck can I do?!?! I'm not a gym member nor do I want to be. I like to work out at home, I do enjoy working out when I actually get started but I can't get myself to. I have P90X and 30DS at home plus a nice private road to run on plus a more than willing running partner (my dog) plus a treadmill if the weather is gloomy. I have all the tools and resources at my disposal but I just can't find my motivation.

    I am not a morning person and have tried to exercise in the morning but don't know how anyone can do it. I'm so weak and tired. So I always try and work out after I get home from work. Pleaes any tips and tricks would be great. Even just a simple, "quit your b*tching and get off your *kitten*" would suffice if you feel that's helpful. Just tell me how! to find that motivation!!

    Honestly, I was too anxious to attend the gym but I could not find the motivation to work out at home either so I was going no where. I ended up buying a new pair of heaphones and a membership at the YMCA, which I have found is not quite as intimidating as some of the other gyms, and I started taking classes. It was hard at first. I probably sweat more over the anxiety but in just 10 days I felt like I had overcome my fear and was motivated every day to return.

    I joined a Biggest Loser Contest and knowing that weigh in comes every Monday also keeps me motivated to go to the gym every day. I take Sunday's off because they don't offer childcare but tend to do something active on that day as well.

    It really is just a matter of saying to yourself, "Knock it off and get to work otherwise nothing will change."
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    this sounds like shameless self promotion, but its not cause i dont benefit here- but everyday in my MFP blog I feature a new way to motivate your own self to do something.
  • VenomousDuck
    VenomousDuck Posts: 206
    I set a crazy goal of doing a triathlon in August.

    I HAVE TO WORKOUT!
  • Pisc2749
    Pisc2749 Posts: 61 Member
    If you want something bad enough, there are no excuses. It's really that simple. The time of day won't matter, weather won't matter (much). You find a way.
  • Pspetal
    Pspetal Posts: 426 Member
    Look at yourself completely naked in your mirror...
    Pinch parts of your body you want to improve on.
    Identify an activity you like.
    Then enlist a friend/spouse/whoever to give you company.
    Seriously, that is what I did! I was...am just like you. I hate sweating/exercising but I make myself go burn 800-1000 cals per day or strength train. The results that you see in the mirror when you're naked is so worth it!
  • cyclerjenn
    cyclerjenn Posts: 833 Member
    Today I have no motivation to workout either, so I decided that I just need to do something I love to do, watch the sun set. and on top of a mountian is the best place to do that. So I'm gonna have to hike that mountian to do what I want to do.

    Just find something you love to do and add some exercise to it. Walk play catch with the dog, take the dog to the park, whatever but you need to do something. You will feel better once you start.
  • margebouvier
    margebouvier Posts: 12 Member
    A few years ago, I paid a significant sum of money to do a 4-week, 5-day a week boot camp session. They ran from 5:30am-6:30am. I got a lot out of it. I learned how very hard I could push myself and not die, so it really showed me that I was probably phoning it in before. I stuck with all of the sessions because it was a lot of money to spend - built in accountability. It completely changed the way I work out now. Great camaraderie - all women - and I never felt out of my element.
  • Tropical_Turtle
    Tropical_Turtle Posts: 2,236 Member
    failure is not an option.
    Instead of giving me reasons why I cant, I give myself reason why I can.

    So get your butt moving girl - once you up and movin it will be easy from there on out!
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