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Motivation or lack there of

The past week or so I have been lacking the motivation to get up and do anything. I want to exercise and walk and everything but I feel so drained! I am only 3 months out! help!

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    The best advice I can give you is to just do it. For me the hardest part most days is just getting my shoes on and getting out the door. Make yourself go on a walk even if it's only around the block

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    This may sound silly but I was tired of the gym - tired of waking up at 4am - tired of prepping everything the night before - just TIRED! So, to make myself feel better I went and bought new tennis s

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The best advice I can give you is to just do it. For me the hardest part most days is just getting my shoes on and getting out the door. Make yourself go on a walk even if it's only around the block.

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I have my treadmill due to not being able to be out in the cold. (I am allergic to the cold <---- true story). I need to do more than just walk I just have been losing motivation. I am usually highly self motivated too

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When I feel this way, I often find a shower helps. Shower, brush teeth, get dressed in workout clothes, get shoes on, and by the time I've done all that, I'm ready to go do.

I know people like to shower after, and I usually do too, but just to get up and going...

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This may sound silly but I was tired of the gym - tired of waking up at 4am - tired of prepping everything the night before - just TIRED! So, to make myself feel better I went and bought new tennis shoes and new gym clothes. I like looking cute in the gym and it worked for me.

Motivation is different for everyone. I know by me saying "just get up and do it" that won't help - but find something that you look forward to and get it in that way.

Do you like group classes? Those are always so much fun especially if you go with friends! Accountability buddies are lifesavers when it comes to gym workouts.

I had to find a workout routine that I really liked - as in liked enough to truly enjoy it, not just tolerate or get through. I also found going more often rather than less helped. For whatever reason it's easier for me to go 5-6 times a week rather than just 3 times.

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This may sound silly but I was tired of the gym - tired of waking up at 4am - tired of prepping everything the night before - just TIRED! So, to make myself feel better I went and bought new tennis shoes and new gym clothes. I like looking cute in the gym and it worked for me.

Motivation is different for everyone. I know by me saying "just get up and do it" that won't help - but find something that you look forward to and get it in that way.

Do you like group classes? Those are always so much fun especially if you go with friends! Accountability buddies are lifesavers when it comes to gym workouts.

I try to do stuff at home beings I can't afford the gym or anything like that. I did my pilates this morning and plan on doing my treadmill later

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Try looking at "tone it up" YouTube videos. The 2 girls Karena and Katrina had a tv show before. They have simple routines you can do at home. Sometimes I think we feel we have to do it all and do it long to make a difference. But just start small and be successful at that then it will motivate you to do more. I think we've all been there. Hang in there!

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