Ok. on the advice of those here, I started the Cool Running "Couch to 5k" program today. :whoo:

But I know to keep myself motivated, I'm going to have to keep it fun. I took two suggestions that I noted from other threads here:

1. Bought new exercise clothes -- specifically shoes. And since they were having a BOGO sale, I had to buy another pair too. :rolleyes

2. Music -- I knew there was a reason to keep that Awesome 80's CD around. Nothing like trite tunes with a beat (anyone remember the Go-GO's??) to keep up the motivation. No need to think about it, just keep moving!

Any other suggestions out there to make exercise fun?

frog.

I listen to books on CD while I walk on my elliptical trainer. I often find myself going past my workout time, just to continue listening. I don't allow myself to listen at all, unless I am on it working out.

I check out books on CD from the library---when they run out, I will down load them, and use my ipod---but this is the easiest for me now. Of course some books make me want to work out more than others!!!!

Good Luck, hope to get some good motivation ideas from your thread here!!!

Kat

Oh and I made myself an exercise goal and a ticker to go along with it.

frog.