Motivation
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Motivation
| Wed, 05-14-2003 - 10:58am |
What of these motivates you, temporarily, to work harder in the gym?
jeans being too tight
watching people on shows like the eco challenge where they really push their bodies
another person who looks great
good music
splurging too much
not being able to do something you want
having a cute new outfit for the gym
having a cute new outfit outside the gym
being complimented on what you look like
competition
motivational challenges like on this board
seeing someone else work hard
anything else?
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having a cute new outfit outside the gym
being complimented on what you look like
These are the main reason why I work out. I was overweight for a while, I actually still have some weight to lose. When I work out I only think about how great my clothes will feel and how much fun shopping will be if I look hot.
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I have special mix CDs that I listen to while I'm working out. Many of them are theme songs from movies or television shows that have strong motivational themes in them such as the TV show Fame, the movie Rocky, the movie Flash Dance, etc. I also listen to songs that bring back good memories of those teenage years. (I would have never guessed that working out to New Edition could be so motivating!)
* animal rights (that is, being an example of how healthy veganism is)
* being happy about the way i look, and wanting to look even better
* wanting to be strong and fit and healthy
* good music
* a fitness magazine i want to read on the machine
* watching people on ecochallenge and stuff like that
* this board
* a good instructor
* anticipating people's comments if i don't go to class ("haven't seen you in a while!")
* cute outfit for the gym
1. i see someone inside with a great body
2. shopping afterwards and hoping new outfits will look great
3. i think of my boyfriend and how he works out, so i wanna look great also.
My number one reason is fitness. I have a number of health/physical problems that I use fitness to combat. My body is the vessel for my soul & I am responsible to care for it as best I can. I intend to enjoy what time I have & don't intend to do from a wheelchair or care-home.
Number two is the positive effect exercise has on my emotional/mental well being - stress relief.
Third is practicing what I preach. As a health/fitness professional I must be a positive role model. That doesn't mean being thin & beautiful, but accepting & bettering myself within reasonable limits, proving that age is irrelevant & adversity can be overcome -making one stronger, body & soul.
Last is superficial. When I look good I feel good. Feeling good about myself makes we want do whatever I need to to keep feeling good. Plus, it's a boon to the ego that DH finds me just as desirable/attractive as he did when we met - that's something I definitely don't want to lose (although he's loved me through all my shapes & sizes)!