Losing Motivation!!!!

[jen36 1]

I am about 9weeks post op and have lost about 31lbs so far but I am finding it harder and harder to get out the door and get going to the gym!!!!! How do I keep myself motivated? Don't get me wrong I am thrilled with the weightloss and I try not to over do it with the eating basically stay around 1000 to 1200 calories but the gym part is killing me just seem to be losing interest. Any ideas?

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Are you bored because you are doing the same things every time you go to the gym?

Is there something you can do to make it more interesting? Such as listening to your favorite jams, or maybe watching your favorite TV shows?

Are you doing more of the workouts you don't like and not enough of the things you do enjoy or don't mind doing?

Just some questions to ask yourself. #1 workout rule, do them. The longer you go without doing it, the harder it is to pick yourself back up.

Good luck, and I know you will find a way through this. It's a lifetime commitment, so think of it that way. It's something you have to do, always - a part of living, breathing, eating - and exercise.

[jen36 1]

I guess it is doing the same thing, I do about 40minutes on the treadmill and then about 15 on the eliptical machine. Maybe if I break that up with some more weight lifting that would do it and yes I watch tv while I am there it just doesn't seem to do it though. I just need to get back to going 5days a week, I am prob. down to about 3 days right now.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,282]

Aha! How did I know it was routine boredom? I'm only teasin ya because I go through that all the time. Try some new machines... venture out. Take some workout classes. I bet you're back into it 110%

All the best!

[edub 5]

I have been a life long gym rat and now that I am beyond my muscle building years I have the same problem. If you are still young, working on strength or body building followed by 1/2 hour of cardio makes for a much more interesting workout.

Also, there are other fitness activities. Look for a cross training gym, get into kettle bells, take a martial arts class, yoga, swimming, etc. If the weather is nice, try bike riding, wind sailing, kyaking or anything to get the heart rate up. Many local malls even do morning mall walks where you can meet people and even do some window shopping.