bianca172 4 Posted May 6, 2013 Hi im having a dilemma I just had my surgery five months ago and have lost 70 pounds in five months and I need to work out doctor's orders but I have no motivation any suggestions?? Lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonRodolfo 1,416 Posted May 6, 2013 Hi im having a dilemma I just had my surgery five months ago and have lost 70 pounds in five months and I need to work out doctor's orders but I have no motivation any suggestions?? Lol Read the link in my signature "100 Reasons to Work Out Today". Tomorrow walk 10 minutes. The day after, walk 10 minutes. Do this every day. It doesn't have to be fast, it doesn't have to be at a gym (unless you want), but you have to do it every day. Get some music if you think it will help. 2 aroundhky and Butterthebean reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coops 1,790 Posted May 6, 2013 70lbs in 5 mths is absolutely fantastic... looking good and feeling great. Imagine that x 100 because when you start exercising and toning you body shape will change; you will gain strength; your clothes will look better on you and you will feel great! Is that enough motivation ...lol Like DonRodolfo said, start slow and build up. Chose something you enjoy and that you know you will stick with... then start to increase activity and intensity - once comfortable change things up and try new exercises. Good luck - it will be so worth the sweat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aroundhky 1,174 Posted May 6, 2013 Good suggestions "Don" and "Coop"! Bianca.....sometimes it's not really all about what kind of activity you are doing, as long as you are doing something/anything physical. So just maybe try experimenting to see what floats your boat and hopefully you'll find some type of physical activity to throw yourself into and perhaps that will be enough motivation for you. If walking on a track in circles doesn't quite do it for you, maybe hiking on nature trails, biking, etc. Sometimes just getting to the track, gym or where ever is half the battle. 2 Butterthebean and DonRodolfo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DonRodolfo 1,416 Posted May 6, 2013 Sometimes just getting to the track, gym or where ever is half the battle. At least for me, getting to the gym IS the battle! Once I'm moving, the more I move the better I feel. When I'm done, I'm so happy I went. 2 ppasjm and aroundhky reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sumtimindiva 8 Posted May 6, 2013 Bianca music always helps while you are walking.. Get some headphones and before you know it an hour will have gone by. 1 DonRodolfo reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiV1986 121 Posted May 7, 2013 Do you have a friend that you can walk with? Having a buddy helps with pace, helps pass the time, and being accountable to you work outs. You won't just be letting yourself down, you'll be letting your friend down too!! I personally love walking with my dog! He enjoys it more than I do! 1 danyelleb reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danyelleb 386 Posted May 8, 2013 I personally love walking with my dog! He enjoys it more than I do! I second that! I love walking my dog too! She even asks to be walked!! Seriously. On days where I don't feel like moving, a nudge and whimper of the leash will get me outside for a walk or run. My chessie is up to a 5 mile run! So proud of her. Lol! 1 Fiddleman reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NikkiV1986 121 Posted May 8, 2013 I second that! I love walking my dog too! She even asks to be walked!! Seriously. On days where I don't feel like moving' date=' a nudge and whimper of the leash will get me outside for a walk or run. My chessie is up to a 5 mile run! So proud of her. Lol![/quote'] That's awesome! I have a shih-tzu so he's not a runner. I'm not quite to the running yet (although I'm currently reading through the distance running forum). I can't wait!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danyelleb 386 Posted May 10, 2013 That's awesome! I have a shih-tzu so he's not a runner. I'm not quite to the running yet (although I'm currently reading through the distance running forum). I can't wait!! Lol! Aw, shih-tzu. Cuties! U definitely have a walking buddy. Lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dma2013 99 Posted May 10, 2013 Due to a medical condition I am limited in the excercise I can do. Typically I walk and do the bike at the gym. However on the days I am not able to get out I bought a small trampoline, I watch tv and walk on it, time passes pretty quickly and it's easy on my joints. I tend to use it during a favorite show so that i stay focused. 1 2nd time around reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
