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Old 03-02-2005, 07:14 AM   #1
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motivation to exercise

Hello everyone-
I'm new here-my first post- I am 18 years old, 5-4 and 155 pounds, i've been trying to lose weight, I have been eating good and avoiding snacking, however, I can never find the motivation to exercise, it's not that I don't like to exercise, I just always seem to find "better" things to do. I live in a college dorm and there is a lack of space to exercise here. Any ideas on how to get some motivation to stop putting off exercise and just do it?

 
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Re: motivation to exercise

To be blunt, there's really nothing we can say to motivate you, you just have to do it. I'm sure you already know you'll feel better, have more energy, look better, etc. Those are the reasons to exercise and if you already know them (as most people do) there's really nothing more we can tell you. Motivation to do something is all about you.

Now, the best way to motivate yourself is to just do it. You'll start to feel better and, for me at least, that makes you want to do it. Once you start to see noticeable results, that'll push you more. Sometimes I don't want to either, and that's all about self control and just forcing yourself to go exercise even though there's something you'd rather be doing. Get a friend or two to join you if you can, then you won't be missing out on doing stuff with others if they're all going to work out with you. Also, if you don't feel like working out some days, don't worry about it. In the long run, one day of not working out isn't going to make a big difference and you're still ahead of the game only working out 2 or 3 days instead of the planned 4 or whatever than if you had not worked out at all. In the end, though, it's all about you and what you want out of life.

 
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Re: motivation to exercise

I had no motivation to start exercising either. I joined a gym and wondered if I was wasting my money on the fees. Honestly, it was the best thing I ever did. Some mornings when my alarm goes off, I want to roll right over and go back to sleep, but I love the way I feel after I'm finished working out. Plus, it's nice knowing that by 8 a.m., I've done my workout for the day.

 
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Re: motivation to exercise

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I live in a college dorm and there is a lack of space to exercise here. Any ideas on how to get some motivation to stop putting off exercise and just do it?
Hi Sara.....Welcome to the board.

Here's an idea for you:

If you live in a dorm, then there HAS to be someone there who is into keeping fit. There HAS to be. It's just natural that out of 100 people there are a few who keep fit. Find those people and ask them if you can become one of there exercise buddies. Let them know you are asking them so that you can get and stay motivated. I am sure if you ask a few people that you'll find someone who will exercise with you. That will help get you motivated and stay motivated.

Just a thought.

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