I have a tough time coming up with motivation to consistently work out. I know what to do...I know how to do it, I just cannot get my fat a$$ up and out there to do the job!
Any of you girls have tips, ideas! I'm in a funk...for like, ya know...the past 2 years!
I am currently a WW member for quite a few years now...am a lifetime...but couldn't stay there...now I pay.
Please share! TIA!
PS - Wanting to look HOT & SEXY on my wedding day (that's almost 4 months away) is aparently NOT enough motivation!!!! HELP!
LIBrideinBWI
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I have to work out first thing in the morning. The more time I have to think about it, the likelier I am to talk myself out of it.
Especially on the days I really don't want to go (like, everyday?), I force myself to go with the promise - 'I'll only do 20 minutes of cardio'. MOST of the time, I stay for a whole workout. On the days I finish at the 20 minute mark, I don't beat myself up over it - at least I got 20 minutes done.
I also always try to remember how GREAT I feel when I'm done.
Getting to the gym is really most of the battle....
Good Luck to you. Amy
Bride2Be06
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My motivation is that darn wedding gown! I went to order it and tired on the store sample and I love the dress but I was HORRIFIED at how I looked. I gain weight so easily and I had no idea that I had gotten this big. So, whenever I am around food that image of how I looked in the sample POPS into my head and I realize that I need to WATCH EVERYTHING I EAT and get out of the house and WALK WALK WALK!!!!!!!!!!
deedee
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DH and I run every day. We both motivate eachother. I would suggest to get a friend to with you. You both will talk the whole time and it makes it fly by. Good Luck!!!
hmpena
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Posted by LIBrideinBWI
I force myself to go with the promise - 'I'll only do 20 minutes of cardio'. MOST of the time, I stay for a whole workout. On the days I finish at the 20 minute mark, I don't beat myself up over it - at least I got 20 minutes done.
I also always try to remember how GREAT I feel when I'm done.
I use many of the same things that Amy does. I just tell myself '20 minutes... that's all.' I really do like working out. i feel amazing afterwards and now I just imagine myself in my dress. I find myself looking at my dress and envisioning how I will look. Plus, just knowing that I did something good for me is motivation.
JanuaryBride06
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I was really sick between February through the middle of May - my body hurt so badly that walking hurt. So now that I feel better again, I am determined to get back to the fitness level I had before I was wiped out for all of that time.
tray831
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My motivation to exercise is knowing my fat a&& will look less bubbly if I exercise! I'm sick and tired of complaining about it and it will not go away unless I MOVE my butt!!!
And that.......is plenty of motivation for me b/c I am very self concious especially when I get a reminder thru the good ol' mirror.
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I guess I am always motivated because I love to exercise. I just think of how great I will feel at the gym and after.
I read about fitness and nutrition on a regular basis, wich helps too. I don't have time to work out that much as I used to, so I go when ever I have the chance.
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I certainly can't answer this... ugh... Everytime I think I'm motivated and am thinking this time is it... I have a bum night like I did last night. BUT not to worry!!! I'm back on track today. Sad about yesterday though... I actually gave up Yankee tix tonight because...well...for two reasons: 1. If I go I wouldn't be at the gym making up for yesterday. & 2. If I go I would have to eat a hotdog, have a couple of beers, ummm...cracker jacks...the list could go on and on...
Currently my motivation is happiness. I know I will be so miserable that day if I do not lose this weight. I want to feel beautiful...no matter how much makeup Oksana slabs on or how nicely Robert does my hair in the inside I won't feel beautiful at all.
Ok...I need to leave work early and get my *** to the gym!!!
jbjellybean76
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Thank you so much ladies for your wonderful motivation and advice! I'll TRY!! (At least I am making decent food choices...right???)
Good luck to all of you too!
hsacks23r
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put up pick of slim girls all over and you can put your face onthem put them on the fridge and cubords thast what im going to do FH thinks im crazy. I was good for 2 weeks before memorial day and lost 5 lbs but gained it all back because i stoped working out-- once you start you dont want to stop
good luck
Diane
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when my pants get tighter
SweetCin704
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Now that I'm off for the summer I find myself working out first thing or else I do everything else except and it doesn't get done.
I also say no breakfast until you rollerblade/walk, etc.
MrsP2Be
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How I'll look in the dress. I walk 2 times a day and do laps in the pool. Weather permitting of course.
conigs25
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Honestly, its the compliments that i get that i have such a nice figure. that keeps me going so the compliments never end
jennymac
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seeing the people at work. I never want to look like them.
