Motivation.

[Amie 90]

How do you all stay motivated to work out? I find that I am always trying to find excuses to not go work out. I don't have a regular scedule so I can never plan things in advance. I do love building muscle from my workouts but that doesn't seem like enough to get me off my butt and go. Any advice??

[danyelleb 386]

The extreme desire to maintain my loss. I have serious fear about regaining. But honestly- I'd be lost without it. I love the feelings I get when I run. I enjoy pushing myself physically. I also like the scenery. Lol! This morning the sun was rising as I was wrapping up my run. Geese flew by. It's just beautiful outside.

Other tips include find something u enjoy. Exercise does not need to be done at the gym. Put exercise on a to do list. Get a buddy or someone that holds u accountable. Work towards non-food related goals. Sometimes u just gotta do it even tho u don't have motivation. For example- brushing ur teeth. U just do it.

Good luck.

[PainInTheGlass 50]

The way I look at it, I can do anything for 30 days....and by the end of the 30 days, it's become a habit that has a lot of feel good endorphins associated with it. It will get to the point that you look forward to exercising just to get that high.

[Amie 90]

Thanks for your words of wisdom. I know I just need to get in the habbit. I have always been pretty active. Some years more than others. I have never experienced this high everyone talks about though. I love every sport and have played most, never been a runner, I get pretty bored when I try. I started Karate a couple months ago and can't believe what a workout it is and how much fun it is, yet I still find myself skipping class. I went Monday and Wednesday but didn't go tonight. Maybe I'm just in a funk. I've got a lot going on in my life right now (all good things) maybe the stress is just getting to me. I'll keep trying, can't wait to get below 200lbs. I also just found out I'm going to be a maid of honor in August so hopefully that will motivate me a little.

[PainInTheGlass 50]

Another way I use to try to stay motivated...

I have an iPod that is dedicated specifically to "workout music". I make playlists that I only listen to when I workout....and I have several playlists to switch between. I start each playlist out with a slower song to warm up to...then move on to the ones with faster beats...ending with another slow song to cool down with. (I mainly use a treadmill, but also have a playlist for my spin bike. The newer iPod Nano (16G, 7th generation) also has a pedometer on it, so if walking is your thing...you'll know how far you've walked!