Can't get myself back to the gym :(- UPDATE

Update! I went to the gym this morning! I even walked there and back (it's only .25 miles each way and it was such a nice morning- hardly seemed worth it to take my SUV)

I feel so much better! I am one of those people that must go to the gym on monday - if I am going to go all week

and lately with my job- I must go in the morning- b/c I never know how my day is going to end up



I don't know what's wrong with me!

I was doing so well with the gym, seeing great results and now I can't force myself to go

In the past 5 weeks - I went 3 or 4 times

I am not thrilled with the way I look now...it's the only thing bothering me
Any tips to get my a$$ back in gear????

I am booking a trip to florida...you would think that would be enough

Message edited 3/8/2010 11:04:06 AM.

Re: Can't get myself back to the gym :(

Maybe try getting a new "something" just for the gym...new songs for the Ipod, magazine, headband, etc.? I know we just started going again, and having books on the nook and songs on the Ipod are key for me...

Re: Can't get myself back to the gym :(

I reload the iPod

Buy new gym clothes - it forces me to wear them to the gym

Look at the class schedule for my gym and force myself to try something new

Gym buddies help - A LOT.

You'll get back to it soon!

At my gym that have a countdown till Memorial Day weekend up - it's like 86 days now or something like that. Does that help?

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Honestly Beth the only thing that gets me to workout is the fact that I don't have a choice. Just like I have to eat everyday, I have to workout every day. I know this doesn't work for everyone but I never waiver on if I am going or not, I am always in automatic pilot. When I am in NYC for work, I figure out how to get my 6 days of workouts and weights in using the hotel gym and running in the park.

I know your schedule is very busy and hectic and may not be the same every week like mine typically is. I would on Sunday make a schedule for the coming week and stick to it. If something happens (work or illness) you either change to an evening workout even though it's not ideal or workout on a rest day instead. So every Sunday you plan your week and that's it, not choice in the matter.

I hope that helps. I am a very disciplined person that's why this works for me....good luck to you

Now if I could only go back to my really great eating regimine i'd be in better shape!

Message edited 3/7/2010 5:01:37 PM.

Re: Can't get myself back to the gym :(

Thanks everyone! These are great ideas

I was at my open house freaking about this- so I looked at my to-do list for tomorrow- and realized it's not bad as I was making it out to be in my head- I am going to the gym first thing in the morning!

I think making a plan on sundays will help a lot

As well as new music and new spring gym clothes!

Re: Can't get myself back to the gym :(

Beth i hear ya. Granted i had a baby 3 months ago but my head wants to go back so bad- my bidy- sometimes has no interest

Re: Can't get myself back to the gym :(- UPDATE

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Re: Can't get myself back to the gym :(- UPDATE

I fell off the gym bandwagon too. I'm getting back by taking kickboxing a few days a week... I figure that will help me release some of my stress and entertain me more than the dreaded treadmilll!

Re: Can't get myself back to the gym :(- UPDATE

does your gym have any classes? i feel like going to the gym more when i have a class to do.

Re: Can't get myself back to the gym :(- UPDATE