Guest guest Posted July 21, 2003 Report Share Posted July 21, 2003 In a message dated 7/17/2003 9:54:04 PM Central Daylight Time, sara_gillenwater@... writes: > I'm really in an exercise slump! I have trouble keeping with my routine. > Any ideas about how to give yourself incentive to workout? Obviously looking > at my giggly tummy and thighs doesn't work. I live alone and don't have > anyone to make me do it. Any suggestions on motivation would be helpful! Hiya Sara!! I too live mostly alone (my teenage son lives here part time but since he is almost never home I may as well live alone except for my dawg & cat and I KNOW how hard it can be to get & stay motivated to exercise. I could tell you all the old school things of promising yourself new clothes or a great treat etc but I am sure you are more than familiar with those kinds of reinforcements (and since we are adults and can pretty much get treats or clothes at will it doesnt always work lol)!! What I would suggest is this babe....promise yourself just TEN MINS a day (4-6 times a week whatever your schedule is) ..even if your goal is 30 mins or an hour....promise yourself just 10 mins and most of the time..you will end up doing more. The more often you do this..the better you will feel...and the easier (eventually) it will become for exercise to be part of your routine. It may sound hokey friend but I PROMISE it works...it really does. Because even on the worst days when you only hold on for the 10 mins...at least you have done that Right??!! RIGHT!!! I really do wish you the best of luck and hope to hear more about your success soon!! Hugs Shan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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