Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 hello list .... can you please tell me how you schedule your workouts? and from where you find the motivation? this may seem to be a silly question, but i'm VERY serious. my MIND obsesses with doing the workout...i can't get my body to cooperate. i keep thinking: i will workout in the morning ... afternoon ... after i finish cleaning the bathroom .. as soon as i get home from work (i'm a sign language interpreter, so that could be as early as 11 am), but as soon as the 'carrots' have been accmplished, i STILL don't do the tapes. something else ALWAYS comes up! i'd done them several times when i FIRST got them and LOVE them. felt WONDERFUL! so, please, will someone tell me what's going on with me? this list is so supportive of each other and my concern and question is not a frivolous one .... i really need your help! natalie in pa loonsng@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 In a message dated 11/22/00 6:21:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, michellelia@... writes: << When you start thinking oh I should do the video, just do it >> good idea ... and i'll take your advice to heart! please stay in touch ... i'll need all the inspiration this group can muster. unfortunately, until i settle into a routine and make tae-bo part of my day (like brushing my teeth), i'm giving you guys fair warning ... i'm gonna be 'high maintenance' ... ! natalie loonsng@... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 22, 2000 Report Share Posted November 22, 2000 I was the same, I got the tapes and worked my little but off and felt great and was actually getting fitter and felt stronger!!! Then I let it go a couple of months and really paid for it cuz I put on some weight that doesn't want to come off and I am pushing myself to get out of bed in the morning to do my workout, I am trying to at least do the eight minute or a basic video a day.... When you start thinking oh I should do the video, just do it, even if it means just the eight minute otherwise you will be like me trying to give myself excuses all the time... I am slowly getting out of that now. michxxx >From: loonsng@... >Reply-To: tae-bo_onegroups >To: tae-bo_onegroups >Subject: Re: re: motivation >Date: Wed, 22 Nov 2000 18:11:39 EST > >hello list .... > >can you please tell me how you schedule your workouts? and from where you >find the motivation? > >this may seem to be a silly question, but i'm VERY serious. my MIND >obsesses >with doing the workout...i can't get my body to cooperate. > >i keep thinking: i will workout in the morning ... afternoon ... after i >finish cleaning the bathroom .. as soon as i get home from work (i'm a sign >language interpreter, so that could be as early as 11 am), but as soon as >the >'carrots' have been accmplished, i STILL don't do the tapes. something >else >ALWAYS comes up! > >i'd done them several times when i FIRST got them and LOVE them. felt >WONDERFUL! so, please, will someone tell me what's going on with me? > >this list is so supportive of each other and my concern and question is not >a >frivolous one .... i really need your help! > >natalie in pa >loonsng@... ________________________________________________________________________________\ _____ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2000 Report Share Posted November 23, 2000 << can you please tell me how you schedule your workouts? and from where you find the motivation? >> I don't schedule my workouts per se. Some days I get up and do them before work, and some days I do them after work. The key for me is to not think too far ahead. I think about today, and when I can fit in my workout. I don't worry about tomorrow or the next day. I just focus on today. If I think " oh I have to workou five times this week " I start to lose my motivation. But if I think " I haven't worked out today. I'll do that as soon as I get home " my frame of mind is much better. Just take it one day at a time. I still sometimes lose my motivation and don't want to work out, then suddenly, I can't wait to work out. When I feel like I don't want to work out, I just force myself to push play, with the understanding that if I'm not motivated 5 minutes into it, I'll quit. I rarely quit, but sometimes I do. I don't beat myself up if I do quit. I just try again later - possibly later in the day, or the next day. Don't be too hard on yourself. Sometimes it clicks, sometimes it doesn't. Just do what you can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2000 Report Share Posted November 23, 2000 That's not a silly questions at all, and thanks for asking it cos I seem to be have much the same kinda problem at the moment. This is really frustrating me, cos I was doing so well, and had found that the 'carrot technique' didn't work for me, but the 'look after myself first' (by getting up and doing my workout first thing) was working well. I just can't seem to get that back at the moment and there's lots of possible little reasons, but nothing major. So I'm not really much good for advice, except that perhaps you're not the only one with a lack of motivation. Jill who thinks some of it is 'winter blues' > hello list .... > > can you please tell me how you schedule your workouts? and from where you > find the motivation? > > this may seem to be a silly question, but i'm VERY serious. my MIND obsesses > with doing the workout...i can't get my body to cooperate. > > i keep thinking: i will workout in the morning ... afternoon ... after i > finish cleaning the bathroom .. as soon as i get home from work (i'm a sign > language interpreter, so that could be as early as 11 am), but as soon as the > 'carrots' have been accmplished, i STILL don't do the tapes. something else > ALWAYS comes up! > > i'd done them several times when i FIRST got them and LOVE them. felt > WONDERFUL! so, please, will someone tell me what's going on with me? > > this list is so supportive of each other and my concern and question is not a > frivolous one .... i really need your help! > > natalie in pa > loonsng@a... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2000 Report Share Posted November 23, 2000 In a message dated 11/23/00 5:10:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, j.clappison@... writes: << I just can't seem to get that back at the moment and there's lots of possible little reasons, but nothing major. >> WOW ... jill .... you understand!! we are in the same boat ... so if we paddle TOGETHER, we might get somewhere instead of going in circles ... as i've been doing! THANK YOU for your response ... it surely helps! natalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2000 Report Share Posted November 23, 2000 can you please tell me how you schedule your workouts? and from where you find the motivation? , This is a tough one. I struggle with motivation all of the time and it is very difficult. One thing that has helped me is training for this marathon that we are doing. Training for an "event" helps me stay focused. Also, I think varying your workout might be a good idea. I think I reached the point where I was getting burnt out on Tae-Bo and Tae-Bo only. Throwing in different activities always helps with motivation. As for the time to workout, look at your schedule and each day make yourself an appointment to workout. For example, if you know that you have late meetings, etc., on Wednesdays, make Wednesday the day that you workout in the morning. Adjust your workout times week by week or day by day if you have to. Pick a time to do it, and just do it. Don't worry about cleaning the bathroom, or the dishes, or any of that. Have your workout come first. I hope that helps some. I know how hard it is to lose motivation. It happen! s to me all of the time. I am in awe of people that can do Tae-Bo six days a week and not get bored or burnt out. As much as I love Tae-Bo, I get sick of it if that is all I do. Adding in other activities makes me appreciate Tae-Bo even more! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2000 Report Share Posted November 23, 2000 In a message dated 11/22/00 5:14:01 PM Central Standard Time, loonsng@... writes: << this list is so supportive of each other and my concern and question is not a frivolous one .... i really need your help! natalie in pa >> , I think its honest to say that most of us struggle w/ motivating our bodies at some time or another but I can only speak for myself..I do my Taebo workouts in the mornings before work..believe me, sometimes I'd definitely rather stay in bed especially during the winter..but I make myself get up, or else I just lay there and think about it, once I get up I immediately put on my workout cloths, this motivates my mind that a workout is in store..then I usually have some water and kinda stretch and workup my motivation and then I get down to it, and afterwards I feel great..sometimes when I'm especially tired in the middle of the workout..my mind says..You can stop early..but I do self talk at that point, and tell myself that I need to finish..Once all is said and done I am proud of myself for completing..It is true that you can find 100 different reasons for not working out (laundry, work, tired, etc.) but think about all the things in your life that you do find time for even when busy..Start to think about the reasons why you have time to workout and all the benefits it will bring...It truly is a mind set and it does take dedication..there is No " well maybe " ..It has to be I WILL..Instead of starting out w/ different workout times (ie: before work, afterwork, when the bathroom is clean etc) try setting a definite time..for instance, I WILL workout at 7am, no ifs/ands or buts..I prefer the morning cuz then I can relax the rest of the day w/o thinking about it..On the other hand, I do my weight training workouts at night..I don't have the energy to do those in the morning b4 work..I already know that 1hr after dinner time, I will be working out no matter what and I make it clear to my family that this is my time (usually they all join in anyways and we do a group workout session)...Anyways, don't be too tough on yourself..but as says..You have to dig deep inside and pull from that..don't make any excuses and just get down to business.... Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2000 Report Share Posted November 23, 2000 , There are two ways to approach scheduling you workout IMO. First are the days that conform to a schedule (ie work or class). You get up at such and such time, go to work or school, come home, fix dinner, tv, bed etc. Find a time during those days thats best and and stick to it every workout day. I just recently left my job to move but I would always start my workout in between 6 and 6:15PM every day or in other words 5-10 minutes upon my arrival home from work. The other days which are more difficult are unscheduled days. Weekends!!! After a while you wont need to schedule your workout because you will need to workout and nothing else will feel right until you do. I would suggest as early as possible. Maybe sleep in till 10 (I don't have kids:-) take an hour to wake up and workout at 11. If this wont work for you tell yourself you wont allow yourself to do certain things (like run errands, watch tv etv) until you have worked out. << hello list .... can you please tell me how you schedule your workouts? and from where you find the motivation? this may seem to be a silly question, but i'm VERY serious. my MIND obsesses with doing the workout...i can't get my body to cooperate. i keep thinking: i will workout in the morning ... afternoon ... after i finish cleaning the bathroom .. as soon as i get home from work (i'm a sign language interpreter, so that could be as early as 11 am), but as soon as the 'carrots' have been accmplished, i STILL don't do the tapes. something else ALWAYS comes up! i'd done them several times when i FIRST got them and LOVE them. felt WONDERFUL! so, please, will someone tell me what's going on with me? this list is so supportive of each other and my concern and question is not a frivolous one .... i really need your help! natalie in pa loonsng@... >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2000 Report Share Posted November 23, 2000 In a message dated 11/24/2000 5:04:27 AM Eastern Standard Time, j.clappison@... writes: << I'm still trying to figure out why I'm in such a 'funk' at the moment. I did 2 Jazzercise classes this week (which doesn't really do it for me anymore!) but have not done any TaeBo at all, which is what I really want to do. >> would it be possible to skip a class and do Tae-Bo instead? Barb who doesn't have the same free private time to exercise as I did before hubby's retirement so has been getting up earlier to do it while the family sleeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2000 Report Share Posted November 24, 2000 cindy, jill, amanda, kathy, you guys are great! i KNEW this list was supportive, and your suggestions are wonderful! I WILL .... ! natalie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2000 Report Share Posted November 24, 2000 Thanks I must admit find a great amount of 'me value' in working out when I get up on Saturday morning, because I also have time to look after myself fully after my shower instead of dashing off to work, it sets me up good for the weekend. I'm still trying to figure out why I'm in such a 'funk' at the moment. I did 2 Jazzercise classes this week (which doesn't really do it for me anymore!) but have not done any TaeBo at all, which is what I really want to do. Jill who really appreciates everyone's wonderful advice and who's going to do a workout on Saturday morning. > The other days which are more difficult are unscheduled days. Weekends!!! > After a while you wont need to schedule your workout because you will need to > workout and nothing else will feel right until you do. I would suggest as > early as possible. Maybe sleep in till 10 (I don't have kids:-) take an hour > to wake up and workout at 11. If this wont work for you tell yourself you > wont allow yourself to do certain things (like run errands, watch tv etv) > until you have worked out. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2000 Report Share Posted November 24, 2000 Barb That's the plan, and I've given my notice in as such, but the instructor has to find someone else to do the register instead, but I suspect that won't be until next year now. Jill who'll still go occasionally, but will have to be back into morning workouts asap! > would it be possible to skip a class and do Tae-Bo instead? > > Barb > who doesn't have the same free private time to exercise as I did before > hubby's retirement so has been getting up earlier to do it while the family > sleeps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2000 Report Share Posted November 24, 2000 In a message dated 11/24/2000 12:04:04 PM Eastern Standard Time, colleenp99@... writes: << Also once I started doing Taebo, I found I really started looking forward to it, the more I did it. It is a great way for me to relax and spend some quality time with myself <G>, and also get any frustrations out >> never really could put it into words but now see that Tae-Bo is my way of spending quality time with myself Barb who never exercised before Tae-Bo always putting my family and job ahead of myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2000 Report Share Posted November 24, 2000 <<i'd done them several times when i FIRST got them and LOVE them. felt WONDERFUL! so, please, will someone tell me what's going on with me? this list is so supportive of each other and my concern and question is not a frivolous one .... i really need your help! natalie in pa loonsng@... I know how you feel. I've been having the same problems with motivation that you have. When I first started Tae-bo I couldn't get enough. I was totally motivated, then all of a sudden I couldn't find the time or energy to workout, then the excuses started. I would keep putting it off until the afternoon became evening and then the next day, then the next week etc. etc... I'm finally getting back into working out, slowly but surely. One day at a time. But the help and motivation that I get from everyone on this list has helped the most. I'm just taking each day as a challenge so I can take control of the journey and not let the journey control me. I'm discovering that I'm enjoying life more that way. I feel more in control of my life and I've been out of control for more than 10 years now. I came across the following quote hope it helps... Many times the problems or challenges we face force us to grow and become more capable. The runner who trains for the mile run in the Olympics by running downhill will have no chance of winning the medal. The runner who trains by running uphill is far more likely to develop the speed, mental toughness, and endurance needed to win the medal. Message: The next time you encounter a difficult climb, obstacle, or problem, you should smile and say, " Here's my chance to grow. " Take Care Bev.. PS- Where in Pa do you live??? I live in the suburbs about 40 minutes outside of Philadelphia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2000 Report Share Posted November 24, 2000 In a message dated 11/22/2000 6:12:27 PM Eastern Standard Time, loonsng@... writes: << i STILL don't do the tapes. something else ALWAYS comes up! >> , try to make exercise one of those things that " always comes up. " That's how I treat taebo. I am going to do taebo 6 days a week no matter what, just like I brush my teeth every day. Sometimes that means that taebo knocks out something else (e.g., sitting with my husband and talkig, socializing, cleaning, reading, ... ). I just make sure that I give taebo a high priority in my life so that it trumps other things that come up. I just tell people " sorry, but I have to exercise. " Of course, that's easy for me to say since I work just one job and have no children and thus have more free time. Can you give taebo high priority for 3-4 days a weeks? For some people, weekends are good days to exercise because they have more free time. My favorite time to exercise is late morning or any time in the afternoon, but I usually just exercise when it fits best in my schedule (recently even a few times first thing in the morning, ugh!). Good luck and keep posting here for motivation. Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 24, 2000 Report Share Posted November 24, 2000 , Stick with this list and you'll find a great avenue of motivation and support. I've only been back into the " swing of things " for about a month but I feel like I have a stronger commitment not only to exercising, but to leading a better quality life - physically, mentally and spiritually. I " lurked " on the list for a few days and when I saw how many people were actually going through what I went through yet being able to conquer the " many reasons we find not to work out " , it made it so much easier. Also once I started doing Taebo, I found I really started looking forward to it, the more I did it. It is a great way for me to relax and spend some quality time with myself <G>, and also get any frustrations out...sometimes it feels so good when I do those roundhouse kicks! Colleen Prickett www.geocities.com/colleenp99/index.html ________________________________________________________________________________\ _____ Get more from the Web. FREE MSN Explorer download : http://explorer.msn.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 In a message dated 11/25/2000 9:58:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, loonsng@... writes: << DID IT!!! I DID IT!!!! 8 min workout ... moderated in spots ... FULL in others!!! it's 9:55 here in PA and i feel GOOD !!!! >> Way to go, ! You now know what to do to get that great feeling every day (or as many days a week as you want). Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 In a message dated 11/25/2000 10:30:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, Horsemom2@... writes: << Barb who is going to do a short improvised Tae-Bo warmup whenever feeling achy or stiff just to get the blood flowing thru-out the day >> Barb, you just motivated me to share. Today, I was feeling so sick and drowsy from sinus congestion from the cold, rainy weather here that all I wanted to do was sleep. Instead, I forced myself to go down to the basement and do taebo and yoga. Absolutely no regrets! My head cleared up entirely (actually within the first 10 minutes of AL8) and now I am full of energy. Exercising gave me my day back. Elena Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 In a message dated 11/25/2000 5:34:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, Etcarroll2@... writes: << Exercising gave me my day back. >> this is my whole motivation behind exercising Barb who wishes the painfree feeling could last 24/7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 25, 2000 Report Share Posted November 25, 2000 Good for you!!!!! Sandie, Tae and Bo !!!!! --- loonsng@... wrote: > I DID IT!!! I DID IT!!!! > > 8 min workout ... moderated in spots ... FULL in > others!!! > > it's 9:55 here in PA and i feel GOOD !!!! i broke a > sweat and now i'm > cooling down! > first thing i did was turn on the system to tell u > guys! my housemate said: > what are u doing? 'i'm telling my list that I DID > IT!!!' (it brought a > chuckle .... !) > > thank you to All ... ! > > natalie > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 26, 2000 Report Share Posted November 26, 2000 In a message dated 11/25/00 8:58:31 AM Central Standard Time, loonsng@... writes: << 'i'm telling my list that I DID IT!!!' (it brought a chuckle .... !) thank you to All ... ! natalie >> , Great news, now just take it one day at a time and do what you did today..just get down to business and you won't be sorry when your done and sweating and feeling good... Kathy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.