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Newbie needs motivation
| Thu, 09-06-2007 - 10:16pm |
Hello,
I just found this board this evening and am hoping for some suggestions. I can control my eating pretty well but have a terrible time getting motivated to exercise. My dad recently had surgery as a result of poor circulation and it was kind of a wake-up call for me. I need to get moving NOW if I want to be in good shape when I get to be in my early 60s like he is now.
I am fortunate enough to have a small workout room (which includes a treadmill, stair stepper & weights) at my job. (Which really just goes to show how truly unmotivated I am, now doesn't it?) ;)
Any advice?
TIA,
Robyn

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Welcome to the board Robyn! Great to see you here!
It sounds like the Community Walking Challenge might be a great way to get started! I think there is a post below about it.
You might want to start by committing to going for a walk or getting on the treadmill for 10 minutes a day - go for a quick stroll at lunch or after dinner!
Here's the link for the challenge info:
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fbfitthirty&msg=12640.1&ctx=0
Hey there Robyn- do check out that walking challenge :-)
With a mini gym right there at work it won't be so hard to squeeze in 10-20mins on the treadmill- before or after work, or even at your lunch break. Maybe pair up with a work buddy- and keep tabs on each other ;-)
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That's good advice - thanks!
I think I could probably get started if I start small and have good tunes like you suggest.
That's a very good idea about the buddy; there's a gal in my office who I know would make me accountable if I just asked...
Thanks!
Hi,
Why not join a sport or activity that keeps you active, so you have to go to practices and be accounted for.
Just an Idea!
Tam
Well not be pushie....But I way 320 lbs and joined a softball team in the summer and lost 10lbs. Now I joined a soccer team and mexican ballet. Yeah I get a lot of stares, but I really don't care, it is my health. I chose things that I always wanted to do.
Anything you decide to do, stay strong and steady.
I don't find you pushy at all. I completely welcome your opinions.
Also a challenge is that my domestic situation doesn't allow a lot of free time for things like that. I work FT and my DH has a host of medical problems so he requires quite a bit of caregiving from me, too.
I think what will work best for me personally is early morning walks combined with small workouts at my job. That way none of that time detracts from his needs.
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