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 2010-04-05 3:25 PM |
Member  44 |  Subject: Need help staying motivated!!!!!!Haven't been on in a while, and feeling discouraged AGAIN with my exercising. Between hanging out with friends this past week, and Easter, I blew my diet (yes again)  I would appreciate some help, I have made my training log public now. You will see, I haven't worked out in a while. What I would like is for people to view my log, and give me some motivation. Thanks!  |
| 2010-04-05 3:36 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
Melon Presser 52116   | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Done. Today's a new day, and you can start the day over any time you like.  Helps to do a little something every day--a few jumping jacks, walking around the block after meals, anything, really ... Just put some shoes on and see what happens. |
| 2010-04-05 3:40 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
Member 113 Woodland, Ca | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Sign up for as many short local races as you can afford! I much preper races to solo training & they help me stay motivated. There are almost always 5 & 10ks going on, and now we are getting into some open water swims, bike races & group rides are starting up again too. I always helps me get out the door if I have a race looming soon... RR |
 2010-04-05 4:02 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
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| 2010-04-05 4:12 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
| Master 2356 Westlake Village , Ca. | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Absolutely true...with training, the one thing I have learned is that you can only move forward. Every day is not another day I have to do something....it's an opportunity to do something. That means you can start over, change it up, try something new...each and every day. Everyone has to start somewhere and I know for myself, I've started over dozens of times in my life when it comes to exercise...I would put the past behind you and press forward...!! |
| 2010-04-05 4:16 PM in reply to: #2769697 |
Champion 10018 , Minnesota Bronze member | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Are you signed up for any races? I didn't see them on your calendar. That's the only way I stay motivated. |
| 2010-04-05 4:22 PM in reply to: #2769712 |
Master 1517  Western MA near the VT & NH border on the CT river | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! BikerGrrrl - 2010-04-05 5:16 PM Are you signed up for any races? I didn't see them on your calendar. That's the only way I stay motivated. X2 It's easy to slack off when you have nothing on the docket. When you have a race planned, every day you take off is just another day you have to make up to catch up. Its what got and kept me motivated to go running on rainy days last year. |
| 2010-04-05 4:30 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
| 1072 | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Nobody can motivate someone else. Motivation comes from within. All anyone else can do is give some suggestion or ideas that may trigger you into action. Here are some things to think about: First you have to decide is doing this important to you. If it is, then you have to figure out your priorities to manage your time to get in the training to make it happen. Next to help keep your training on track, sign up for a triathlon to have a purpose for training. Tell your family and/or close friends about this commitment so you won't just forget about it on days you don't feel like training. Then get your a** out the door and do it. Only you can do that. Edited by browncd 2010-04-05 4:31 PM |
| 2010-04-05 4:49 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
| Champion 7547 Albuquerque, New Mexico Bronze member | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! You can't change the past, so quit worrying about what you didn't do last week/month or what you COULD do 5 years ago. You CAN change the future. What are you planning to eat today? (Are you sticking to it?) What is your workout today? (Did you do it?) |
| 2010-04-05 5:07 PM in reply to: #2769712 |
| Master 1325 Lake Oswego, OR | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! BikerGrrrl - 2010-04-05 2:16 PM Are you signed up for any races? I didn't see them on your calendar. That's the only way I stay motivated.
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And then consider how much it'll hurt if you do the races in poor shape. :-) |
| 2010-04-05 5:16 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
| Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Put one foot in front of the other...... |
| 2010-04-05 5:44 PM in reply to: #2769619 |
| Member 44 | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Good point, I don't know why, but for some reason when I think of working out, I think that it always has to be above a 2 mile workout, and I feel guilty when I don't do that. So sometimes, when I don't workout it's usually because I'm dreading that 2 mile (or more) workout, and start feeling fatigue, and end up not working out for that day. |
| 2010-04-05 5:48 PM in reply to: #2769712 |
| Member 44 | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! BikerGrrrl - 2010-04-05 4:16 PM Are you signed up for any races? I didn't see them on your calendar. That's the only way I stay motivated. Actually I am, but just have put it into my calender yet, I'll go ahead and do that.  |
| 2010-04-05 5:51 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
| Expert 1104 Canada | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Join one of the new mentor groups. You may find 10 like minded folks & help motivate/inspire each other. Sounds like that is what you want. |
| 2010-04-05 7:55 PM in reply to: #2769825 |
| Member 44 | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! GoGoGo - 2010-04-05 5:51 PM Join one of the new mentor groups. You may find 10 like minded folks & help motivate/inspire each other. Sounds like that is what you want. Sounds great, but I'm a little new here, so how do you do that.  |
| 2010-04-05 7:58 PM in reply to: #2770043 |
| Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Lauren_Pgh - 2010-04-05 7:55 PM GoGoGo - 2010-04-05 5:51 PM Join one of the new mentor groups. You may find 10 like minded folks & help motivate/inspire each other. Sounds like that is what you want. Sounds great, but I'm a little new here, so how do you do that. FInd a few people who have responded to your threads that you feel would be supportive and friendly. Go to your settings manager, get to the friends list....add your friends...start checking on these people. They generally reply and are encouraging Mentor groups are posted up above the main forums. THere should be a listing of open mentor groups. If there isn't an open one shoot a PM to someone who looks like their group would be a good match for you as a beginner. Edited by QueenZipp 2010-04-05 8:00 PM |
| 2010-04-05 8:02 PM in reply to: #2770049 |
| Member 44 | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! QueenZipp - 2010-04-05 7:58 PM Thank you, but you seem like you are supportive and friendly, would you mind being on my friends list? Lauren_Pgh - 2010-04-05 7:55 PM GoGoGo - 2010-04-05 5:51 PM Join one of the new mentor groups. You may find 10 like minded folks & help motivate/inspire each other. Sounds like that is what you want. Sounds great, but I'm a little new here, so how do you do that. FInd a few people who have responded to your threads that you feel would be supportive and friendly. Go to your settings manager, get to the friends list....add your friends...start checking on these people. They generally reply and are encouraging |
| 2010-04-05 8:05 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
| Fishers, IN | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! You are OK even if you are just starting to train now! There is a long season ahead. As said before, get something on your schedule and start the build, before you know it you'll be movin along. I am terrible about not being able to get any consistent training going until May, just too much going on...and yes I am up a few pounds too. Enough talk, let's get workin! |
| 2010-04-05 8:14 PM in reply to: #2769821 |
| Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Lauren_Pgh - 2010-04-05 1:48 PM BikerGrrrl - 2010-04-05 4:16 PM Are you signed up for any races? I didn't see them on your calendar. That's the only way I stay motivated. Actually I am, but just have put it into my calender yet, I'll go ahead and do that. I believe a new set of mentor groups is going to be opening very soon. Click on "forums" at the top of the page...then click on the Mentor Program. You'll see an entire list of threads...most of which are closed now (indicated by "FULL" or "CLOSED" in the thread name)...since most of them started in Dec 09. But a new batch is supposed to start up again this month, so just keep checking in...when you see one that is "OPEN", enter the thread, and post a message saying you would like to join. It's that easy...good luck. |
| 2010-04-05 8:17 PM in reply to: #2770055 |
| Royal(PITA) 14270 West Chester, Ohio | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! No need to ask, it's not like facebook |
| 2010-04-05 8:45 PM in reply to: #2770074 |
| Member 44 | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! tri808 - 2010-04-05 8:14 PM Lauren_Pgh - 2010-04-05 1:48 PM BikerGrrrl - 2010-04-05 4:16 PM Are you signed up for any races? I didn't see them on your calendar. That's the only way I stay motivated. Actually I am, but just have put it into my calender yet, I'll go ahead and do that. I believe a new set of mentor groups is going to be opening very soon. Click on "forums" at the top of the page...then click on the Mentor Program. You'll see an entire list of threads...most of which are closed now (indicated by "FULL" or "CLOSED" in the thread name)...since most of them started in Dec 09. But a new batch is supposed to start up again this month, so just keep checking in...when you see one that is "OPEN", enter the thread, and post a message saying you would like to join. It's that easy...good luck. Thank you, I will definitley do that. |
| 2010-04-05 8:52 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
| Master 2158 | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! Good thoughts already. Like everyone said, it isn't necessarily what you did yesterday, it is what you will do today. Each day is an opportunity to be fit and healthy. String enough of them together, and you have a lifestyle! I know for myself, I do a fair bit of my training alone, but I always try to find at least one day a week where I can train with friends, or my wife. This helps keep me motivated. Also, as others have said, have a race on your schedule. Preferably something within the next 2 or 3 months. |
| 2010-04-05 9:20 PM in reply to: #2770133 |
| Member 44 | Subject: RE: Need help staying motivated!!!!!! eliwashere - 2010-04-05 8:52 PM Good thoughts already. Like everyone said, it isn't necessarily what you did yesterday, it is what you will do today. Each day is an opportunity to be fit and healthy. String enough of them together, and you have a lifestyle! I know for myself, I do a fair bit of my training alone, but I always try to find at least one day a week where I can train with friends, or my wife. This helps keep me motivated. Also, as others have said, have a race on your schedule. Preferably something within the next 2 or 3 months. Your right, and I like how you put that, as everyday being a new day for me to be fit. Also, about the race, I'm planning on signing up for it when classes are done, which is sometime in June. But I will definitley do a 5k race, I'm very determined. Edited by Lauren_Pgh 2010-04-05 9:20 PM |
| 2010-04-05 9:34 PM in reply to: #2769589 |
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