Motivation
22-05-2006, 11:38 AM
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Motivation
Guys,
Started last May going to the gym for Cardio and weight loss. was doing really well mon-fri everyweek 6.30 am with the weekend off as a recoup period. Moved into my flat last october with the mrs and the gym went by the wayside. Thought it wouldnt be a prob getting back into it but it is. I cant seem to get motivated to get out of bed at 6 am any more and i used to really enjoy doing it. Felt great after a shower and on the way to work plus the weight was dropping steadily.
Any ideas as to how to bring the motivation back because the weight has gone back on now. I dont eat much shitty food and i have accpeted the fact that if i want to tone up and loose weight then i am one of those people that need to go to the gym in order to do so. Not to mention the fact i am wasting £45 per month on the subscription fee.
HELP!
Started last May going to the gym for Cardio and weight loss. was doing really well mon-fri everyweek 6.30 am with the weekend off as a recoup period. Moved into my flat last october with the mrs and the gym went by the wayside. Thought it wouldnt be a prob getting back into it but it is. I cant seem to get motivated to get out of bed at 6 am any more and i used to really enjoy doing it. Felt great after a shower and on the way to work plus the weight was dropping steadily.
Any ideas as to how to bring the motivation back because the weight has gone back on now. I dont eat much shitty food and i have accpeted the fact that if i want to tone up and loose weight then i am one of those people that need to go to the gym in order to do so. Not to mention the fact i am wasting £45 per month on the subscription fee.
HELP!
22-05-2006, 11:55 AM
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Rich, you could possibly try what i do... go to teh gym on teh way home from work?
I cant get upo early either mate,seems a real drain and i just cant bring myself to do it, but ive now got into a routine of going after work and i love it mate
I cant get upo early either mate,seems a real drain and i just cant bring myself to do it, but ive now got into a routine of going after work and i love it mate
22-05-2006, 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Rich, you could possibly try what i do... go to the gym on the way home from work?
I cant get upo early either mate,seems a real drain and i just cant bring myself to do it, but ive now got into a routine of going after work and i love it mate
I cant get upo early either mate,seems a real drain and i just cant bring myself to do it, but ive now got into a routine of going after work and i love it mate
i did try that mate and no kidding, i couldnt get on any of the cardio machines, the 3 rowers or the free weights because it was so busy. Im good at getting up early which is why i prefered going in the morning, i just seemed to have lost the enthusiasm for getting up early to go to the gym. Odd behaviour from me tbh
22-05-2006, 12:38 PM
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Its all about finding the right routine that suits you.
Same as stu, I used to go straight to the gym from work. And maintained this for about 18months no problem.
Then location change and I now work up in the city (and in reading / bracknell on mondays and fridays). totally screwed up my routine and even though I now belong to a gym thats a 2 min walk from my house I never seem to manage to get there! Always end up comming home, cuppa tea, open my post, check my email and ops its 7.30 - 8pm - cant be arsed to go to the gym now!
Finish with your misses, and move back to where you lived before. That'll get you back into the routine!
Same as stu, I used to go straight to the gym from work. And maintained this for about 18months no problem.
Then location change and I now work up in the city (and in reading / bracknell on mondays and fridays). totally screwed up my routine and even though I now belong to a gym thats a 2 min walk from my house I never seem to manage to get there! Always end up comming home, cuppa tea, open my post, check my email and ops its 7.30 - 8pm - cant be arsed to go to the gym now!
Finish with your misses, and move back to where you lived before. That'll get you back into the routine!
22-05-2006, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by EssexBoyRacer
Its all about finding the right routine that suits you.
Same as Stu, I used to go straight to the gym from work. And maintained this for about 18months no problem.
Then location change and I now work up in the city (and in reading / bracknell on mondays and fridays). totally screwed up my routine and even though I now belong to a gym thats a 2 min walk from my house I never seem to manage to get there! Always end up comming home, cuppa tea, open my post, check my email and ops its 7.30 - 8pm - cant be arsed to go to the gym now!
Finish with your misses, and move back to where you lived before. That'll get you back into the routine!
Same as Stu, I used to go straight to the gym from work. And maintained this for about 18months no problem.
Then location change and I now work up in the city (and in reading / bracknell on mondays and fridays). totally screwed up my routine and even though I now belong to a gym thats a 2 min walk from my house I never seem to manage to get there! Always end up comming home, cuppa tea, open my post, check my email and ops its 7.30 - 8pm - cant be arsed to go to the gym now!
Finish with your misses, and move back to where you lived before. That'll get you back into the routine!
Its not her mate. Its me. Somewhere along the line since last october i have mislaid my enthusiasm and motivation to get to the gym. Its beginning to annoy me now 
22-05-2006, 12:54 PM
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im the same boat m8. Or at least very similar.
I just dont have the drive and enthusiasm to get my arse in to the gym. Even when Im there Im usually looking for ways to shorten my time so I can get out early.
Im gonna change gyms again. There's an LA fitness near my work luckly. Even though its london rates so I'll be paying more if I can be using it 3 days a week then I'll be getting better value than paying what I do and going 1 once in 2 weeks.
I just dont have the drive and enthusiasm to get my arse in to the gym. Even when Im there Im usually looking for ways to shorten my time so I can get out early.
Im gonna change gyms again. There's an LA fitness near my work luckly. Even though its london rates so I'll be paying more if I can be using it 3 days a week then I'll be getting better value than paying what I do and going 1 once in 2 weeks.
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23-05-2006, 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by cossierich330
Ok, i got up at 6 this morning and was at the gym at 6.30 when the doors opened. Did 30 mins on the cross trianer and burned 450 calories and covered over 4km. feel good for doing it. will be there tomorrow
23-05-2006, 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by cossierich330
Ok, i got up at 6 this morning and was at the gym at 6.30 when the doors opened. Did 30 mins on the cross trianer and burned 450 calories and covered over 4km. feel good for doing it. will be there tomorrow
Tis a good feeling Stu. It was hard getting back in to it but enjoyable at the same time. My aim is to loose 1 stone by the time i go to Le-mans on 15th June. 30 mins on the cross trainer per day and a healthy diet i i should make my goal.
23-05-2006, 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by cossierich330
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by cossierich330
Ok, i got up at 6 this morning and was at the gym at 6.30 when the doors opened. Did 30 mins on the cross trianer and burned 450 calories and covered over 4km. feel good for doing it. will be there tomorrow
Tis a good feeling Stu. It was hard getting back in to it but enjoyable at the same time. My aim is to loose 1 stone by the time i go to Le-mans on 15th June. 30 mins on the cross trainer per day and a healthy diet i i should make my goal.
Maybe do a little weight training too on 3 of the days. The more muscle you develop, the more calories you burn 24hrs a day.
Keep us updated pal, gives us all motivation that sometimes we lack.
23-05-2006, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by EssexBoyRacer
Nice to see your trying to get back into it!
How did your misses take the news?
How did your misses take the news?
23-05-2006, 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by cossierich330
Originally Posted by Stu @ M Developments
Originally Posted by cossierich330
Ok, i got up at 6 this morning and was at the gym at 6.30 when the doors opened. Did 30 mins on the cross trianer and burned 450 calories and covered over 4km. feel good for doing it. will be there tomorrow
Tis a good feeling Stu. It was hard getting back in to it but enjoyable at the same time. My aim is to loose 1 stone by the time i go to Le-mans on 15th June. 30 mins on the cross trainer per day and a healthy diet i i should make my goal.
Maybe do a little weight training too on 3 of the days. The more muscle you develop, the more calories you burn 24hrs a day.
Keep us updated pal, gives us all motivation that sometimes we lack.
I need to buy some scales to find out my exact weight because the set at the gym are bust 
Yes to the weights on 3 of the days as well Stu.
23-05-2006, 09:18 PM
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rich, speaking from experience.......once youve got back into the swing of forcing yourself to go (at first) and getting the results you will find yourself looking forward to going which obviously makes it a damn sight easier to acually get off your ass and go do it! that said sometimes i used to get bored going down the gym all the time so i branched out lol ........muay thai training........ makes the gym training i do seem a breeze 
downside is people look at you like your a psycho when they see you shin kicking, elbowing and kneeing a punch bag as well as just punching it like they do pmsl
downside is people look at you like your a psycho when they see you shin kicking, elbowing and kneeing a punch bag as well as just punching it like they do pmsl
24-05-2006, 12:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Matt
rich, speaking from experience.......once youve got back into the swing of forcing yourself to go (at first) and getting the results you will find yourself looking forward to going which obviously makes it a damn sight easier to acually get off your ass and go do it! that said sometimes i used to get bored going down the gym all the time so i branched out lol ........muay thai training........ makes the gym training i do seem a breeze downside is people look at you like your a psycho when they see you shin kicking, elbowing and kneeing a punch bag as well as just punching it like they do pmsl
downside is people look at you like your a psycho when they see you shin kicking, elbowing and kneeing a punch bag as well as just punching it like they do pmsl Once i feel fitter then i may just look for another form as exercise like you say.
cheers for your input Matt
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