i really need to lose a good 20 lbs.... i dont work out AT ALL... what is a good way to motivate myself to start exercising?????? i cant seem to "want" it enough...
2006-11-08 13:19:08 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
Find a buddy to work out with. And if you like competing, it can be with anyone whether or not they are with you or not.
Have you tried Yourself!Fitness? It is for Windows, Xbox, and PS2. It is customized routine that is based on what you can do. It features Yoga for cool down too. The Virtual Trainer likes to try motivate you and keep you coming back day after day.
You could try just roller blading or jump rope. Two very easy ones. Boxers use the latter to stay in shape and it is a good cardio exercise.
But most of all, get a buddy to join you.
2006-11-08 13:28:29 · answer #1 · answered by The Doctor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Motivation?
I've been with a guy for 3 years, and we're recently in a long distance relationship for the first time.
My motivation? I wanna surprise him when he gets back! We've both been REALLY working out way more than we used to, and it's REALLY paying off! I'm hoping to be extremely toned up by summer.
So, when I feel like ditching out on the treadmill, I think of HIM!
And... I think of me in that bikini come summer time :D
2006-11-08 13:51:07 · answer #2 · answered by Missterious 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same exact way. I notice that I'm more motivated one of two ways. Dancing.. so I'll dance to whatever music I like for at least an hour (high paced).. which is something I enjoy so I'm not killing myself. But more so at the gym.. I get motivated by having someone else with me. When my husband and I used to go to the same gym together, he used to push me.. he wouldn't let me slack off. That's the type of people we need.
2006-11-08 13:21:43 · answer #3 · answered by Mel and Ed 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Two things that helped me. Wear tight fitting stretch excercize clothing in front of a mirror once a day. This had me running to go work out. You dont have to dress that way in public, just in you home. Secondly get a treadmill or eliptical trainer (check out garage sales for 2nd hand if you cant afford new), put it in front of your tv, and dont watch tv unless you are using it. Soon you will find you dont want to watch tv unless you are using your exercizer. Really you will, I did.
2006-11-08 13:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Andastra 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you can afford it--join something. I joined Curves 3 years ago and that's worked for me. Every workout I put a sticker on my calendar. It takes 30 days to make a habit. Walking works, too. Think of some non-food item you want and set a goal of X pounds lost = reward or X # of workouts = reward.
2006-11-08 13:31:15 · answer #5 · answered by MG 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-03 10:44:32 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel the same way. The easiest thing to get me to work out was if I had a friend go with me to the gym. Having another person with you can make it more fun and give you social health as well as physical health.
2006-11-08 13:22:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
it is extremely difficult to work out at home on a regular schedule. i have tried it manyatime. you could try a neighborhood Y or Curves or any other gym in the area. here they send out all of that information with the grocery ads. you could check your phone book. believe me, once you have a place established where you can excercise regularly, there is nothing left but to go do it.
2006-11-08 13:25:27 · answer #8 · answered by rubyred 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best way to do so is to START! you can't do anything unless you start first! once you do so... try to do it everyday... exercise makes you feel good and you'd end up wanting to feel that way everyday... if that ain't good enough to make you feel like working out... think of all the good clothes that you'd fit into again... that's enogh motivation!
2006-11-08 13:23:13 · answer #9 · answered by AtsirkEiram 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to get a new pair of jeans that was a smaller size. It helped me work a little harder and it made me super happy when a could fit in them and look good
2006-11-08 13:23:56 · answer #10 · answered by msX 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋