i need some help getting motivated
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i need some help getting motivated
| Wed, 04-04-2012 - 6:46am |
Hi my name is jami and im new to this board. about a month ago i signed up for a gym membership and have used it 3 times. i cant get motivated to go to the gym. how to i get started again. i need to lose about 10 pounds. any advice is appreciated. are there any workout plans i can stick to. i dont like going to the gym. thanks!
Hi Jami, and welcome to the Exercise and Fitness board!
Hi Jami and welcome to the board! I think motivation is something everyone struggles with. Here are a few things I have learned to do from other people:
Do you have a couple of new workout outfits that you feel good in that you want to be seen in? Lay them out in a place where you will see them often.
Also, talk about your gym membership with people. The more you talk about it-the more you will think about it and it might help motivate you to get there more, especially if your friends and co-workers ask you about it enough.
Karla
Community Leader
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EXERCISE and HEALTHY LIVING
Hi Jami!
The previous comments give some great advice but I also wanted to share a tip that worked for me. I actually love to workout but I was the same in that I didn't really like going to the gym, even for a fun workout class. I would suggest finding an workout video to do in the convenience of your own home. There are some out there that are not so great, but there are also some out there that are awesome and even a lot of fun. You can then make a challenge out of it setting a goal of doing the video for the next 30, 60, 90 days and tracking your progress each week. Currently I am doing a challenge for myself and posting my results and feedback on my blog, which I find holds me accountable.
Hope this helps and good luck on your goal of losing 10 pounds!
Welcome to the Healthy Living board! In addition to the great advice you've already been given, what do you enjoy doing? I think that's the best way to get started.
Good for you!
Karla
Community Moderator, iVillage.com