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SageLife
SageLife

I use to be in really good shape..but over the last 2 years and 1 divorce later I've lost all motivation to do anything.  I just recently moved and the gym is 5 minutes from my house so I have no excuse to go.


I find my cravings are bad too.  I'd appreciate any support and advice to help.

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Try to get in the habit of setting time aside during the day for the gym. If you can do that every day for 3 weeks, then you will have developed a habit. That's how long it takes and when you skip a day, you will miss it which will motivate you to go the following day.

Try that and let us know how it goes.

God Bless
Tired
Tired
I don't know about advice on exercising, but I can give you support. I am 65
and my heart rate goes up just from walking up and down steps. I just started
exercising at home. Bought a step counter to encourage myself. You could try
giving yourself rewards for going to the Gym. You buy something you want, take a bubble bath, etc. As for cravings, keep single servings of snacks you
like in the house. I have individual small cups of ice cream, cookies, popcorn
so I don't eat too much when I have cravings.
Ghostwolf04
Ghostwolf04
I just planted some gooseberry bushes and was looking up what they are good for and it said helps with cravings.
I find YouTube videos motivational.
Education can be motivating as well.
SDB21
SDB21
It sounds like you should start with the mental side of things, then move forward towards the physical component. If you can mentally get motivated and excited about something in your life, you're much more likely to to follow through on working out etc. Also, I recommend starting with small steps towards eating healthy and exercising. Then as you feel more energetic and better overall, you'll most likely want to keep working out more days and for longer capacities.
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