It is so hard for me to get into a routine that I can actually stick to! It is very frustrating. I have so many goals that I want to obtain (pertaining to my body) but I just can't stick with anything long enough to see any of my goals. I think that is actually part of the problem.. I never see actual results, so as time goes on I am less and less motivated to stick with it. I was doing really good for a while, but my weight pretty much stayed the same and then I started to get lazy. I need to come up with a goal that has measurable results not just, "I'm going to work out for 7 days in a row and log all my calories." I need one like that has a result at the end that I can see... example: weight loss or inches lost in my waist and or thighs! I also think I need a better attitude about my body, I am so insecure about everything I am sure that doesn't help.... what can I do???
My friend from work asked me to join his workout club called crossfit. It is more of like a team thing with trainers and coaches and other people that you are working out with. He has like the best body ever, so it obviously works... only problem is it costs $100 a month... I do not have an extra $100 a month to spend on working out. I am actually considering canceling my gym membership because I can't really afford it and I would rather be putting that money into my credit card debt... I want to be able to get the body I want without the gym. I want to be able to workout outside and do more fun outdoors things like tennis and running and hiking and things like that... The only problem with that is can I push myself hard enough to get the results I want??
You can definitely get a good workout without a gym membership...especially in the summer when it's warm and stays light outside pretty late. Definitely do lots of fun stuff...hiking, swimming (at the public pool maybe?, etc.
ReplyDeleteI've found it's really motivating to be doing fun stuff. I look forward to my polynesian dance class every week. It's a workout but it's also really fun and I only pay $35 a month. Maybe you could find something you are interested in learning how to do that is also a workout....or if you want to keep your gym membership maybe shop around and see if you can get a better deal. Check all the deals on the different gym's websites and see if there are any specials. If YOUR gym is running a special go in and talk to them about how you can't afford to stay but you saw a special for less money and try to negotiate a new gym contract. Norwood and I used to pay more for our membership at 24 hour but it was expensive so we canceled and then later came back when there was a special and started up again for cheaper.
You could also try joining a team of some sort...soccer, softball, etc. That could be a fun way to get a workout!
I know what you mean about having trouble staying motivated...it's so tedious to run on a treadmill and count calories all the time...try to make it fun in any way you can.