As soon as we got engaged I thought I would definitely want to go to the gym, but no such luck. How do you ladies stay motivated to go and exercise? Today I went to the gym (after not going for 20 days ) and I told FH , 'OK, this is definitely the start of Bridal Bootcamp for me'. I have said it sooooo many times before and never followed through. How do you do it?
krispyc
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You just have to make it part of your daily routine, like showering and brushing your teeth. That's what worked for me. It's hard when you're first starting out to keep things going but I think if you can manage to do it for at least a month, it'll become habit.
I work out before going to work in the AM. It ***** getting up at 5am everyday but it's the only way I know I'll get a workout in. I tried to do it after work and I just didn't have the energy.
alex110879
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I did it for my health... NOT for the wedding.... Reason being, you do it for the wedding then what is your motivation afterwards.... So for better health was my reason and it is working.... My Cholesterol is down 75 points, and I am off my heart medication...
lipglossjunky73
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I do it for health but my motivation is when I wake up every morning, shower, and put on my clothes - I want to like what I see, and like how my clothes fit and how they look on me!
Also, I missed a whole bunch of workuots this past month, and I just feel crappy - my motivation is to feel good and fit again!!!
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Posted by lipglossjunky73
I do it for health but my motivation is when I wake up every morning, shower, and put on my clothes - I want to like what I see, and like how my clothes fit and how they look on me!
Also, I missed a whole bunch of workuots this past month, and I just feel crappy - my motivation is to feel good and fit again!!!
That is my motivation, too!! I want to LIKE what I see in the morning. I have been going to the gym now for about 9 weeks. I started right after my honeymoon. I hired a personal trainer - who whips my butt every two weeks. Don't go by the scale so much either. I have only lost about 8 pounds, but over 10 inches total. I have lost over 2 inches in my waist.
You really really have to want to do it for you. Just remember - if it were easy, everyone would be doing it!!!!
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I hate working out (HATE IT - DESPISE IT), but I've been motivating myself by thinking about my wedding and even more so my HM (all day hanging out in a bikini on the beach - I want to look my best ever for my HM!).
Also I keep telling myself if I can keep working out for 8 weeks and lose 5lbs I will buy myself something cute (bribery works best for me!) FH thought I would quit after a day (cause I've done it a batrillion times before) so my other secret motivation was to prove him wrong (and now he can't use me as an excuse for why he doesn't exercise!)
tray831
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My motivation to go to the gym 4 days a week religiously is that I dont want to get sick and tired of hearing myself complain that 'my a** is too big'.
CJStein
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I have a picture of my dress on ym desk at work.....keeps me from snacking and makes me plan on getting to the gym! I want it to look great on me.
cjik
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I guess my main motivation is that diabetes and heart disease run rampant in my family. I do not want either, and the form of diabetes that runs through my family is easily preventable through diet and exercise.
Also, I love being able to climb the subway stairs with no problems. And next Spring, I'll want to start riding my bike regularly again, so all of those things help.
Oh yeah, and one more: I hate going shopping for clothes, so it's best if I can keep my size!
MrsP2Be
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The money I pay per month.
No seriously, I too want to wear a bikini this summer and I refuse to wear one until I lose 25 more pounds.
Bella Blu
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Posted by CJStein
I have a picture of my dress on ym desk at work.....keeps me from snacking and makes me plan on getting to the gym! I want it to look great on me.
pictures are a great motivator!!!!
conigs25
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COMPLIMENTS!!!!! When people tell me i look good- that is my motivation
I can't not go anymore, I guess addiction is my motivation! I love to go and it is more of a chore for me not to go than it is to go. I hate myself on days that I don't go. I wake up at 5:30 every morning so that I can go. Once you start, you'll be addicted to how good you feel and wont want to stop.
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I actually enjoy working out. The only advice i woudl give is to go in the a.m. I have to wake up at 5:45 (!) and take the bus to work, I go to NYSC, work out, and shower and go to work. that way, I have no excuses!
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Posted by conigs25
COMPLIMENTS!!!!! When people tell me i look good- that is my motivation
Me too, I get sucha rush when people tell me I am in good shape.
soontobemrsv
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my motivation is my health ofcourse,but i have to admit right now it is my honeymoon,i want to look my best on my honeymoon in a bikini all day andwant to look back at pictures and say,' wow.. i lookedgood' I am also sick and tired of being unhappy and keep saying i want to work out,and finally do it this time
BRod-Cheng
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The scale - no kidding. If I see a number I don't like it makes me want to work out. When I see that I am losing weight then I get even more motivated because my work is paying off, and it makes me want to work out.
I plan to buy a digital scale this weekend.
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Thanks for the great advice ladies! We are in Mexico this week and I worked out Monday & Tuesday and then I stopped. When we get back to NY I am definitely going to go first thing in the morning. My goal is to go Monday-Friday for 4 weeks straight. Is that realistic? Obviously, I want to develop the addiction that some of you already have.
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The scale--making progress makes me want to continue
Each day after work I try to take an exercise class of a different type (monday is step, tuesday is a muscle class, etc.) I get in the habit and enjoy the classes a lot. I'm lucky I work at a University and get a free gym membership.
mtdr1106
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when i started getting into exercise years ago - you know what my motivation was - TLC's CrazySexyCool album!!!
those women were so gorgeous - with all their toned muscles, and flat stomaches - the images of them never left my mind when i would work out - cause i knew in the end i could look like them.
i think you need to set a goal for yourself and follow it- do small goals if necessary. for me TLC totally worked.
