In the past few weeks, I've gone on 3 mile walks with one of my friends a couple of times. I'd really like to do this everyday (or is that too much?)That's another question I have... how many times a week do you think I should do that for a good solid weekly workout? Every day? 4X?
And I really want to. I feel so much better about myself after I go. I just got home from one now and I am tired, but feel GREAT. But I always have problems getting motivated to go! I feel like the days go by SO fast, and by the time night comes, I'm honestly kind of creeped out wandering around a park!
Any suggestions?
ETA: Several summers ago, when I was 16 (so 7 summers ago), I walked about 1 mile per day and I dropped 80 lbs in 3 months. I add that only to perhaps help with a calcuation of how frequently I should walk.
rocketsummer17
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I tell myself that I have a wedding to look good for...That usually helps lol
runnerbride1023
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I like to run and to ensure I actually find time to run each week I sign up for races (this weekend i am running a half- marathon). If i do not follow a schedule i will not be able to participate in the race.
Maybe if you give yourself a set amount of miles you want to walk in a week it will help you stay motivated. Make it realistic. And definately take advantage of the weather. I heard that it takes 28 days to make or break a habit, so try to stay focuses and soon it will become second nature.
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I have major issue with motivation too. The only thing that gets me going is if I have someone to do it with me. I used to go to the gym with my cousins, then one day they decided they didn't want to go anymore, and I never went again. If I know someone is relying on me to meet them there, I'm there! So I'm trying to get back into it, but it's not happening. I work in the city, and my first step has been walking to work in the mornings. Once again, I only started doing this b/c one of my friends started taking the same train as me so now I have someone to walk with. It's so pathetic! I'm lazyyyyyyyyyyyy! So I know how you feel Sorry I couldn't be of more help!
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I would say to work out 4-5 times a week. My motivation is I'm getting married!! But also seeing results everytime I get on the scale see a lower number. I also go to the gym straight from work because I know if I go home and sit down that will be the end of working out!! You need to set up a routine and then stick to it after a couple of weeks it will be like second nature!!
I have good days and bad - on the bad days I tell myself I can watch food network on tv at the gym and I won't even feel like I'm working out...
kat2010
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i know what you mean.....it's hard to stick to an exercising routine ... i started riding my bike with a friend so i'm not alone which helps , plus you need to keep telling yourself that there is a wedding coming up and wanna look your best !
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I am NOT motivated whatsoever. FH and I joined a gym together... we were great for about two months. Two more months went by and we never went. We JUST started going back. I am horrible at motivating myself. Even seeing the gym membership be charged to my credit card didn't motivate me! Try to think about your upcoming wedding. This will be a once in a lifetime event! That will help motivate you. It seems like you are having fun with your 3 mile workout. Keep that up! That is a great thing to do, and if that works best for you why push yourself to do other things that may turn you off from exercise all together. Good Luck!
GR2010
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I have no motivation whatsoever and with FH being in a different state 4 days every week I don't have him to drag me out of the house. He's so good about running and I can barely work up the motivation to go for a walk!!! But if I have someone to go with I am much better about it. When I made plans I will always stick with them, but if it is just me forget it... couch and laptop here I come.
Although this week I did do a super healthy food shopping this week... At one point while I was shopping went back to throw something in my cart and for a second thought I had the wrong cart!! There was oatmeal, soy milk and no fat plain yogurt!!!! Where were my Golden Grams and Oreos?!?!?!
If we lived near each other I would totally be all for meeting up to walk!! Maybe that is an idea... LIW Fit Club!!!
Relish21
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dude.... my wedding is in less than a yr and I'm a lazzzy assss!
MrsL2010
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i so need motivation too. when i do go to the gym, i feel great. FH and I joined the gym together, but we don't always go, which is bad. if i lived near you, i would def meet up for a walk.
JAAMS
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If we lived near each other I would totally be all for meeting up to walk!! Maybe that is an idea... LIW Fit Club!!!
