Finding Motivation to Exercise

[Poon Raider]

Have equipment at home. Whether its weights, treadmill, a bicycle to go riding, jogging, whatever. That way the second you think hey I'm going to exercise you can just go do it. No delay. No packing stuff, no having to drive to the gym. Also keep stuff in front of the tv, dumbbells, stationary bike, etc.. Also start watching some shows with people that are in shape or working out.
These are some of the things that motivate me.

If you're lacking motivation, maybe convenience factor will help you get some reps in. You'll be amazed what just a pair of 15s, 20s, and 25s will do for you, free weights are so damn flexible in how you can use them. And having this stuff around the TV makes it "fun" cause you can be watching whatever show/movie while getting in shape, or put Youtube on there and browse the gazillion fitness trainers on there that can keep things fresh with tons of different freeweight AND bodweight exercises. And don't make the common NY Resolution mistake of going all out the 1st few days, you'll just get sore/hurt then it'll be excuses.

Also, one thing i haven't seen mentioned yet is mark the days/which bodypart worked on a calendar (like get one with hot babes on it as motivation, LOL). It's rewarding when you look back on 2 weeks and see that you DIDN'T skip a workout, and if you did miss one, no worries, just make sure you get that extra workout day in the next calendar week. It'll make you more accountable looking at data.

And another member also mentioned snacks, and not indulging until you've earned it. Burn some calories before you reach for that pizza, ice cream, or bag of Cheese Pleesers! (love those....) OR better yet, have healthier snacks laying around (convenience!)

You can do it man, keep us posted!

 

[sparks99]

If hitting the gym is not for you, there are other options for exercise. That’s what helped me... ride a bike. Go for hikes. Stand up paddle boarding and kayaking. Organized sports like hockey (ice or field), soccer, basketball.

 

[Andrew69913]

I believe that, much like the brain, if we operate our bodies in a particular way for an extended period of time they become "used" to that state and remain that way until we effect a change. It takes time and effort to retrain the mind and body to operate in a different way, but once established, it becomes the norm. For example, if you really set aside time daily to negate negative thoughts and focus on positive thoughts, you WILL become a more positive person, it will become natural for your mind to wander towards positivity rather then negativity. It's the same with your body, it takes effort and time, but if you really focus and maintain a more active lifestyle, it will become the norm and your body will just naturally acclimate and you won't have to focus so hard and you will just go for that walk without even thinking about it. Start with baby steps, reward yourself for accomplishing them because you are worth it.

 

[Anonymous5]

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[angry anderson]

ROUTINE.
Dumbbells in the bathroom. I shit, I pump 20’s. I brush, a rep of 25’s. Before shower, 15’s to completion. All curls, not a fucking gym routine. Step on the scale. Plot a dot on the chart twice per month.
Skipping rope by the back door
Guy Yoga routine 3/wk, includes pushups and compound moves
Play outdoor sports 2-3/wk. Tennis or pickleball gets the blood pumping
Run with the dog. He likes it better than a walk.
More dumbbells by the TV. I put them on top of my stack stash. Wanna eat, pump me first baby.

Squat rack over the toilet. Multi tasking.
Been going to the gym early, before work. After work it isn't going to happen. I am happy to say, with absolutely no results. I read an interesting tidbit on the internet that 80% of people fail to achieve their goals in life. Mainly because it is harder than they think and they just give up. So I am determined to keep going. With the full expectation of not achieving anything, but with the smug satisfaction that I stuck it out.

 

[sparks99]

I also suggest starting small. Doesn’t need to be hours of exercise a day. Start with 10 minutes.

 

[Diablo]

If you want to try running, the sun run training is very easy to do.

 

[ocelot]

I won't repeat all the good suggestions already made but what works for me when I'm slacking is simply to remember how good it feels immediately after the workout and keeping that memory alive in my mind. Also remember how sluggishness sets in quickly if you miss a day of any activity (even a few pushups or a few thousand steps) and how that sucks.

 

[westwoody]

I also suggest starting small. Doesn’t need to be hours of exercise a day. Start with 10 minutes.

Plan to do something you can actually do, not something unrealistic.
Do something six days a week, and over time, make it more difficult.
People who are in super shape get that way through consistent training, not by knocking themselves out on Saturdays.

A program I tried was the Arnold series on bodybuilding dot com. The video clips are fantastic.

 

[licks2nite]

Keep the bowels moving. Try Caf-Lib from Save-On-Foods.