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Any suggestions? I am pretty much an all or nothing kind of person and I have struggled sticking with a workout routine for extended periods of time. When I'm in one I am golden but I have found manny times that after 4-7 months of sticking with it something causes me to miss a few workouts and next thing you know a couple weeks have gone by and I say F it. I don't know what to do about it. What has been the most effective way for everyone who here works out religiously to stick with it?
Go to bodybuilding.com. Great people there and very encouraging to read the success stories and follow progress of others. I'm exactly like you (all or nothing) and even though I feel great when I eat right and workout, something always pulls me back to the dark side. Stick with it and check out that site. It's helped me out a lot. -Chris-
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Go to bodybuilding.com. Great people there and very encouraging to read the success stories and follow progress of others. I'm exactly like you (all or nothing) and even though I feel great when I eat right and workout, something always pulls me back to the dark side. Stick with it and check out that site. It's helped me out a lot. -Chris-
Thanks. Ya like honestly I feel SOO much better when I'm in shape and everything, more confidence in pretty much every part of my life. I need to find some way to be accountable to something/someone besides myself. The longest I have stuck with it is like 9-10 months or so and the progress I made was incredible. There HAS to be some good way to stick with it better than I have in the past. I could consider setting goals of how much lifting/how fast running or whatever and match that to the purchase of a 350Z haha. Meaning when I achieve XYZ then it's time to reward myself with the purchase of a Z. The main purpose of waiting would actually be finances but if I set the goals high enough it will take long enough so money is less of an issue. I'm gonna be thinking about this today for a few.
The best thing to do is make small goals. If you make a big overall goal it's harder to follow IE: I want to max bench 300lb Christmas. usually you will get overwhelmed and once that goal seems out of range then you start to give up. Start with something like 275 max for Thanksgiving. (again just an IE I'm not into max #'s) Same can be applied to purchasing a Z. You'd be surprised how much you save by not purchasing small things. I stopped buying any drinks and carry a water bottle with me and drink ice water all day long now. I feel great and it's saved me a ton. ($5/day on coffee x 5 days a week x 4 weeks= $100.00/month right there.) I also stopped buying gum which I chewed religiously for a year. Make a couple of small changes and you'll see a big difference in your life financially/physically. -Chris-
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Thanks. Ya like honestly I feel SOO much better when I'm in shape and everything, more confidence in pretty much every part of my life. I need to find some way to be accountable to something/someone besides myself. The longest I have stuck with it is like 9-10 months or so and the progress I made was incredible. There HAS to be some good way to stick with it better than I have in the past. I could consider setting goals of how much lifting/how fast running or whatever and match that to the purchase of a 350Z haha. Meaning when I achieve XYZ then it's time to reward myself with the purchase of a Z. The main purpose of waiting would actually be finances but if I set the goals high enough it will take long enough so money is less of an issue. I'm gonna be thinking about this today for a few.
I'm 45 and am EXACTLY like you when it comes to this. 20 years ago, I was competing in amateur shows and looked mighty good (if I do say so myself ). Now I'm a fat little man and can't seem to get enthused about working out. I love it when I'm there and doing it, but when I get away, it's hard to go back. I'd love a magic bullet fix to this one. I blame it on hi-def television.
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+1 on setting small short term attainable goals that eventually lead to achieving bigger longer term goals. Also, sometimes getting a workout partner is a good way to stay motivated since you now have to show up to workout not just for you, but also cause someone else is expecting you to be there.
Good pointers guys... Think of your health like a project. Keep detailed records of your progress-picutres, video, routine, diet ect... Reviewing this data can encourage you to keep at it from week to week...
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OP I know exactly what you're talking about. I'm usually able to hold it for 6-8 months, then take a break. I have a lot of trouble sticking to it. Usually I'll be in the gym solid 5-6 days a week through the fall winter but once spring/summer comes and the weather is nice out I am unable to maintain my routine.
As others stated, I think setting goals and having a workout partner work best. Right now I'm working out on my own and it makes it harder to stay motivated than when I had a workout buddy last year.
Even having friends with similar goals could help you stay motivated.
I am the same way when it comes to losing motivation. I think this happened to me because I was dieting/exercising to drop weight, vs. analyzing what got me in bad shape in the first place. I have been working pretty consistantly since like July though, and I've lost about 15 lb to date. plan to lose 15 more lb by christmas time. I could've probably dropped more weight in these past months, but i'm trying to make a lifestyle change vs. just dieting for weightloss.
So with all that said, yes, it is important to make short term goals, but make sure they are realistic and maintainable as well. As for motivation, take this simple approach. When you don't feel like going to the gym, JUST GO. If you go on a bad day, it will be that much more easier to go on a good day. Your body likes to stay in a routine, so when changes are made to this everyday routine, your body may have difficulty adjusting, which can shatter motivation. But if you stay with it, once your body gets used to the changes, it then becomes routine again. For me, working out now feels just as normal as taking a shower or brushing my teeth.
For me, the absolute hardest part of working out was getting out of bed. That's where I needed to push myself the hardest. So i just kept telling myself "just do it" and got up anyway. Days still come where I don't feel lik getting up, but it's easier now because I'm used to pushing myself out the door every morning. Sorry for the long post BTW
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). Now I'm a fat little man and can't seem to get enthused about working out. I love it when I'm there and doing it, but when I get away, it's hard to go back. I'd love a magic bullet fix to this one. I blame it on hi-def television. 
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