Staying Motivated

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Here is some great advice about keeping motivated: http://www.livehappy.com/blogs/science-well-being/making-motivation-work

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

I've not read the article, but if it says in there somewhere that "catching the eye of an incredible and beautiful young woman, who is well and truly out of your league but inexplicably still seems to like you - despite you being you" will keep you motivated, it's spot on...

Just sayin'...

[GibbsGirl 483]

Thank you for sharing, I read the article twice and love the message.

[Valentina 2,642]

Interesting--very interesting. I re-read it several times and picked up a new "aaahhh-haaaa" moment with each read.

Thank you for the posting.

[gpmed 623]

Thank you for sharing! The number of reason for a goal resonated. I have many reasons for exercising and some are at odds with each other. One is to help with weight loss, obviously, which gets me feeling like I should push as hard as possible. But I also want to enjoy it so I'll stick with it in the long term.

On Friday, I noticed I was dreading my exercise for the day — a long walk with my dogs. I decided that instead of power-walking and checking my heart rate monitor constantly, I just wanted to savor being outside on a beautiful, scenic trail. I had a really good time and walked 4.6 miles. Not too shabby!

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

Nice information. Thanks for posting it. Use whatever motivates and inspires you...Even if it seems a bit out of the norm.

@@KindaFamiliar

I have used the gym crush method :

I pick a guy that has a fantastic fitness level (attractiveness is a perk) On the days I feel like not going. I picture him and go.

Rule NO 1. Thou shall NEVER talk to your gym crush. ( it ruins what you have built them up to be in your mind (unless your single talk to them)

Rule No 2 If you talk to your gym crush you must look for a new one.

It may be a bit wrong ..But what ever keeps me motivated

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

LOL, when I was in college I used to pick a guy in every class to crush on so I would go to class!

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@Inner Surfer Girl

Yay! We think alike. love it.

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

There's nuthin' wrong with crushin'...

[KindaFamiliar 3,867]

Of course, there's always the "f**k you" motivator...

It may not be particularly healthy, but one can only utilise the tools one has at hand...

If that's gonna get the job done then I say 'giddy up'...

[Healthy_life2 8,324]

@@KindaFamiliar

My *fu*k you motivation.....I placed a photo of my sister in law on my treadmill. Taking your anger out on a workout makes you work harder and feel fantastic afterward.