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Motivation - Post 1

fitgoals22
fitgoals22

We all find it hard to stay motivated when wanting to go to the gym. Keeping a good mindset while exhausting yourself is difficult and takes a lot of stamina. It's important to stay positive and look for ways to keep yourself accountable. I find it extremely diffcult to make time to go and work out while having a million things going on in life. It's tough to find a consistent balance in that department.


Are there any ideas to help keep a positive mindset even when you aren't feeling like squeezing a work out in when you should?

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
I find that it helps me to set aside a certain time during the day. Years ago, I would set my alarm for 5 am and go run my miles but when I got older, I had to change it to late afternoon. The idea is to do it everyday, even if it is less then the day before.

Doing it the same time every day will make it a habit. Science tells us it takes 3 weeks for the brain to create a habit. That way, you are less likely to miss a day and you will enjoy having exercise as your focus ....as a part of your day, every day.

God Bless
davidk3521
davidk3521
I found a quote by Georges St-Pierre that says "you don't get better on the days when you feel like going, You get better on the days when you don't want to go, but you go anyways."

I started getting back in shape and one thing I learned is to not over do it all at once but just let yourself get into a routine of doing something small continuously. It's easier to allow yourself do something that you can sustain and eventually you will get into the habit of doing more.
Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Here is some motivation for you:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlJoLWv9xN0
fitgoals22
fitgoals22
Thank you so much for your words guys! I appreciate all your motivational responses!
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