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sunlover2 · Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 2

I struggle with that too. I get really busy with work and feel like I need to focus on work instead. But then I end up getting mad at myself same as you because I really need to get moving.

I feel so much better when I do workout....it seems to calm my mind. It is just getting back into a habit. They say it takes alomst 3 -4 weeks or 21 days to make a habit stick. I have worked out for greater than 10 years but in the last 2 years I have not worked out much r/t I had fallen and ended up with a neck injury. now I am trying to slowly make my way back. It is really hard.
But you really just have to ask yourself....how much do i love myself or care if I am healthy. If you do care than you really need to try and find something that works for you. Try Yoga at home or go to the gym. I have an excercise book with routines by Steve Zim it is called Hot Point Fitness and before i hurt my neck I was in awesome shape and weight. You can look him up online @ AtighterU. he is an awesome Fitness instuctor and has great diet an exercise tips. I have been using his book off and on.

Hope that helps. good luck. Just remember...ONLY YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN!! Just take the first step and don't look back. Laughing

Packard · Joined: 17 Nov 2008 Posts: 234

I think people question their motivation at a point when they are training too hard for their current conditioning.

If you find you are questioning your motivation, then try scheduling in an "off-week" every 6 weeks.

When you miss a week of training it is upsetting to your workout.

But when you schedule in the week of non-training, then it is part of your workout routine and you will not feel guilty.

Best of all you will come in the following week with energy and a fresh outlook on your workout. It is an "earned treat".

I schedule in an "off-week" every 4 - 6 months. I find that it is sufficient for me. If you are early in your training, then once every 6 weeks is a good cycle.

juan92 · Joined: 12 Aug 2008 Posts: 72

keep track of what you do.
take pictures every month.
keep your old jeans and look at how many sizes u have dropped
and have a picture of what you want to look like.

theres many ways

sunlover2 · Joined: 29 Nov 2008 Posts: 2

Those are all really good tips!! I really appreciate them. It is helping to stay on track!! Very Happy

thekid24 · Joined: 27 Aug 2008 Posts: 125

i just inked the name of this girl i really like on my training gloves . Smile

reminds me why im doin it .

Heelus · Joined: 25 Nov 2008 Posts: 64

Nothing feels better than getting stronger ... "Yah I had another 5 pounds today !"

and for sure ... The comments from other peoples ... many peeps are going to the gym but how many are getting complimented ? Not that much.

paintball26 · Joined: 22 Sep 2007 Posts: 42

I think it's best when people you don't know give you compliments. When you get compliments from trainers, it's also a pretty good motivator. I always find that I become more focused on the workout after getting a compliment, because then I know that it's working even if I don't see it.