Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Motivation

So ever since I stopped doing the Insanity workout program (see previous posts) I have really been slacking in the exercise department. I have been to the gym a few times, I have started and stopped a Jillian Michaels exercise routine about three times, and I just can't get motivated again! What happened??

Actually I know what happened. My goal was to lose 15 pounds and so far I've lost 18.5. I've surpassed my goal and although there are still areas that I am unhappy with and areas that aren't as toned as when I was doing Insanity, overall I feel so much better and I know I look better. So I think now I've got the mindset of "I don't feel like working out today, I've lost weight, I've passed my goal, so no big deal" whereas before my mindset was "I HAVE to workout or I will never lose these love handles, I'll never lose weight and I'll never be comfortable with my body." Before it wasn't an option.

So, my question to those of you reading is: how does one get motivated again? Any ideas?

Does anyone want to do a buddy system? I have seen ideas like this on Pinterest.com. For every day we work out we put a dollar (or whatever) in a jar. After a certain period of time we take our money and go shopping together or for pedicures or something else fun and rewarding? Or instead of a time period what if we did it until we all reached $100 and then treated ourselves to something as a group? If we don't like money being involved are there other ideas?

Or if a buddy system isn't an option for some people, or exercising isn't part of your weight loss program, anyone have ideas as to how I can motivate myself??

--T

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