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[Mephistophelily]

I'm back to biking (You dont wanna know what my fingers decided to spell that first try) and doing exercises AM and PM.
The last week didn't help at all; 4 birthdays, 2 additional parties.
Fuuuuck. That ruined my work. Gained back 4 lbs.

Mister bought me the wrong size jeans last weekend. So instead of returning them, I have a goal of being able to fit in them by my birthday. (One size off, and my bday is the 7th, so... Yeah. I should be able to do that.)

 

[princesssexci]

my goal is to get into these tan cargo pants I have, I got close one time but lost sight of what I was going after.

 

[FuckFantasy]

I think it has been proven that spanking improves memory.

Care to demonstrate....

Uh...

What's your name again?

 

[Drunken_Angel]

Care to demonstrate....

Uh...

What's your name again?

*laughs hysterically* Then sits confused. Why was I laughing?

 

[yeishia]

For me Exercise is helping me stay in shape. I have a personal Trainer, and take Yoga and Pilates.

It had helped me loose weight , stay in shape, and now helping me regain the huge amount of weight I lost due to illness.

I found this and thought I would post it , hope it helps someone. I think eating well and exercise are key to loosing or gaining weight.



31 Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise

by Leo Babauta.


“80 percent of success is showing up.” – Woody Allen

1. How you feel after a workout. I always feel great after a good workout. It’s a high. And I let that motivate me the next time: “You know how good you’re going to feel, Jim!”

2. Time for you. While many people make time to take care of others (kids, spouse, other family, co-workers, boss), they don’t often make time to take care of themselves. Instead, make your “you” time a priority, and don’t miss that exercise appointment.

3. Calories burned. If you count calories (and it’s really one of the most effective ways to lose weight), you know that the more you exercise, the more calories you burn — and the bigger your calorie deficit.

4. Having fun. Exercise should be fun. If it isn’t, try a different kind of activity that you enjoy. As long as you’re moving, it’s good for you.

5. How you’re going to look. Imagine a slimmer, fitter you. Now let that visualization drive you.

6. Magazines. It motivates me to read fitness magazines. Not sure why, but it works.

7. Cover models. Sure, they’re genetically freaky, and probably Photoshopped to look perfect. But for some reason, looking at how good a cover model looks helps motivate me to work harder.

8. Blogs. I enjoy reading blogs about people who are into running, or losing weight. It can show the ups and downs they go through, and you can learn from their experiences.

9. Success stories. I find the success stories of others incredibly inspirational. If a fitness website has success stories, I’ll almost always read them.

10. Forums. Do the monthly challenge on the Zen Habits forums, or join another forum full of like-minded or like-goaled peopled. Check in daily. It really helps.

11. Rewards. If you exercise for a few days, give yourself a reward! A week? Another reward. Do it often in the beginning.

12. Fitting into new clothes. Wanna look good in a smaller size? Work out!

13. Being attractive. That’s always a good motivator, as I’m sure we all know. Edited to correct language.

14. Adrenaline rush. I get a rush when I exercise. Ride that rush to complete the workout.

15. Stress relief. Wound up after a long day at the office? Get out and work off that stress. It makes a world of difference.

16. Time for contemplation. I love, love the quiet time of exercise for thinking about things. Most of this post was written in my head as I exercised.

17. A workout partner. Best thing I’ve done.

18. An exercise class. Sign up for a class, perhaps with a friend, and you’ll be motivated to get there and work out.

19. A coach or trainer. Worth the money, just for the motivation.

20. An exercise log/graph. For some reason, writing it down is extremely important. Really. Do it for a week and you’ll see what I mean.

21. Your before picture. You often don’t realize how far you’ve come. Take pictures.

22. A 5K race or triathlon. Just sign up for one, and you’ll be motivated to train.

23. The dread of feeling “yuck” from not exercising. I hate how I feel after not exercising. So I remind myself of that when I feel tired.

24. Living long enough to see your grandkids … and play with them.

25. The scale. It’s not motivating to weigh yourself every day, as your weight fluctuates. But if you weigh yourself once a week, you’ll be motivated to have it keep going down, instead of up. Combine the scale with the measuring tape, and measure your waist.

26. Reaching a goal. Set a goal for weight, or your waist measurement, or a number of days to work out, or a number of miles to run this week. Setting and tracking a goal helps motivate you to complete that goal. Make it easily achievable.

27. Posting it on your blog. Tell people you’re going to lose weight or exercise daily, and report to them. You’ll make it happen.

28. Motivational quotes. I like to print them out or put them on my computer desktop.

29. Books. I just bought a strength-training book as a reward. It makes me want to hit the weights!

30. Others commenting on how good you look. When someone notices the changes in your body, it feels good. And it makes you want to work out more.

31. An upcoming day at the beach, or a reunion. Nuff said.

 

[Light Ice]

That's really awesome, Y.

How about we go back to your place and you show me all the work you've put in.

 

[yeishia]

Tell me when my number comes up and I should be delighted to .

 

[princesssexci]

Thank you yeshia! That helps alot. I've actually just started my workout routine this morning.

 

[yeishia]

I am so glad you find them useful Princess, I do many of the things on the list they do really help.

I plan on doing a race next Spring when I am much stronger, to give me a goal!

 

[sallythescorpian]

Great thread idea princess!! Like you, i have just commenced (another) diet and exercise plan. Got a programme drawn up by my trainer at the gym, and am running / walking every morning before work.

All yeishia's suggestions above are great. I also find it motivating to keep a picture to hand ( I have one of me in a bikini taken at a water park a little bit ago) and it reminds me that I want to get back to that!

Also, I find the Gym great (althoug, I'd be lying if I said I enjoy it) its amazing to see how little 15 mins on the bike, peddling like mad, actually burns off, and it really makes me think twice before I dive in for a cookie or a bag of crisps etc.

 

[princesssexci]

Thanks.

I can't afford trainers so I'm sticking with the dvds. I recently got the Biggest Loser Cardio-Max which I find helpful because its a six week program and tells you which week to do which level of cardio

 

[Light Ice]

Just remember, everyone, we all need support. I know that I do. It's extremely hard for me to maintain weight. I'm attempting to build up to 205 or so. That's very ambitious of me. I currently hover at about 188.

It's really awesome to hear everyone's efforts and stories. Helps give me a little push. I don't share personal stuff here, like pictures, but it almost makes me wish I could so you could see the before and after.

 

[princesssexci]

Just remember, everyone, we all need support. I know that I do. It's extremely hard for me to maintain weight. I'm attempting to build up to 205 or so. That's very ambitious of me. I currently hover at about 188.

It's really awesome to hear everyone's efforts and stories. Helps give me a little push. I don't share personal stuff here, like pictures, but it almost makes me wish I could so you could see the before and after.

Oh, don't worry LI. You don't have to share personal pictures and all that. It's just for support. I don't share pics either, so no biggie.

 

[FuckFantasy]

I'm really proud of myself. My jeans are falling off, my waist is getting smaller and smaller, and my rings are too big. I feel like once I got the boost of motivation I needed, it sent me into a really focused place.

Right now I'm just trying to get my sleep habits in order. For any of you struggling to lose weight, make sure you're getting 7 - 8 hours a night! There's a lot of research suggesting that obesity is linked to sleep deprivation. It's common sense, really:

http://www.sleepfoundation.org/article/sleep-topics/obesity-and-sleep

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/05/080501062808.htm

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/39070977

I've had a few days where I KNOW I would have lost weight had I doubled my sleep. I'll eat well, do all my exercise, and only sleep three or four hours, and wake up frustrated after I weigh myself.

 

[yeishia]

Sound advice now how does one get that extra sleep?

I also get around 4 hours per night as a general rule, I am in bed for 8 of them lol

 

[W8ting4MyRuca]

This is a well timed post. I have been struggling to get back on the excercise and eat right plan.

A friend told me once ... the hardest thing to do when you are not exercising regularly is to start ... and the hardest thing to do when you ARE excercising regulartly is ... stop.

In May, I ran my first marathon. After I recovered, which took 2 months (knee), I have only ran about 6 times. As a result of low excercise and eating the wrong food, now I'm 10 pounds heavier. Damn!

 

[yeishia]

I thought I would pop this quote here


~ It is a scientific fact that your body will not absorb cholesterol if you take it from another person's plate. ~ Dave Barry

Same thing with the calories


giggles and runs off.....

 

[Light Ice]

Actually, I just showed off my results to FF today.

I'm now entering what's called a "cut" phase in diet and work-out terms. I boost my protein levels and drop my carb levels in order to shred body fat. The goal here is to drop down from 8% body fat to 5-6% and make my muscles pop. It's not cosmetic, strictly, but rather an attempt to focus on toning and tightening and strengthening my core instead of strictly building muscle mass.

This is going to be followed by another build phase. And then I'm heading off to Basic Training for the ANG.

I cannot imagine how shredded I will be after Basic.

 

[yeishia]

Please explain what is ANG?

 

[Light Ice]

Please explain what is ANG?

Air National Guard. It's for people that want military benefits but don't want to entirely commit to active military life. I'm shamelessly enthusiastic about it.

 

[princesssexci]

So how is everyone doing? I am currently fighting the urge to get a carne asada fry right now.

 

[Mephistophelily]

I'm finally at my first goal. Broke under 180.

 

[princesssexci]

I'm finally at my first goal. Broke under 180.

Yay!!! Congratulations Lily! I might go walk down to subway and get a veggie delite instead of ruining my progress. It's a nice walk, despite the rain and I get dinner. Hooray!

 

[Light Ice]

I'm finally at my first goal. Broke under 180.

Congrats, Lily!

 

[Mephistophelily]

Thanks... Hope to be in those jeans for next weekend!

Plan to be in my old comfy jeans from pre-baby by Thanksgiving!