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Motivation to go

Fbwd54
Fbwd54

I am having trouble with going to the gym. For instance once I'm at the gym I have no problem working out to stay in shape, but getting up the motivation to go to the gym is where I am really falling short. Does anyone else feel this way and if so what are some ways you have gotten over this hump. 

Community Leaderbobinmaine
bobinmaine
Yes and I have conquered that. I made myself go by finding free time during the day that I could specifically use for working out.

Then I made myself go no matter how bad it made me feel because I wanted exercise to be a priority in my life. I forced myself to go at the same exact time every day. It was not fun in the beginning which is when most people quit. That's why they don't give refunds on 3 month memberships at the gym I go to.

After about 3 weeks of doing this every day, I began to enjoy it. Now, I have more energy! I have more stamina! The pounds are beginning to drop off! I am feeling better about myself! Dam, I look good and I feel good!

I later learned that it takes 3 weeks to create a habit, because now it is hard wired into your brain so when you skip a day, you miss it.

Always.....focus on the end result you want to achieve and do not let your ego get in the way with procrastination.

I just started running a few days ago after taking 6 months off so now I have 20 pounds , I need to lose on top of getting back into shape again. The pounds go on alot faster then they come off for some reason.

Keep us posted.
Student1
Student1
Yes getting motivated is always difficult to do especially when it is early on. Working out I think takes some help so making a schedule can help. If you choose certain times and days that work for you and schedule working out it can provide motivation. If you focus just on this is what I am doing during this time it can push you to go. It will still be hard but once you start incorporating it into your routine the easier it will get.

Good Luck!!!
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