Need motivation this Monday morning!

[nedlm10]

It’s leg day…my least favorite, and I’m just lagging! I’m all dressed to work out, but just sitting here drinking coffee. Help me!

 

[melissa1989]

@nedlm10 Good morning OP!

Go to a mirror in your home.

Say this. “I motivate me!”

I am the reason I exercise!”

“I motivate me!”
Then smile at your reflection and get it done!”

You’re an athlete!
You’re a superstar!
I believe in you!
Get it done OP!
Motivate yourself!
Encourage yourself!

You got his OP! Get it done!

 

[nedlm10]

@melissa1989 I went downstairs and did it! Actually did extra…I asked myself what my least favorite exercise was and made myself do 3 sets! (Along with my usual leg stuff). Super happy now! I’ll refer to your post on lazy days!
Thanks!!

 

[melissa1989]

@nedlm10 WoooooWeeeee!

You did it!!

I absolutely hate rowing. So I “row” at my gym with the Peloton app. And when it’s over, I celebrate my accomplishment.

The peloton app has absolutely changed the way I think about motivating myself!

 

[emosoundlogic]

@nedlm10 At 50+, use it or lose it. Quickly.

 

[nedlm10]

@emosoundlogic Wow, realism. I like it! That’s why we put in the work. Being a nurse still working at the bedside demands I keep my body strong

 

[sanj79]

@nedlm10 Legs are the biggest muscles in your body, therefore they burn more calories when you move them. Burning more calories probably means more fat loss!

 

[nedlm10]

@sanj79 Yes, I am currently in maintenance mode for my weight, but definitely like being able to have more freedom on the weekends

 

[ghex]

@nedlm10 Now I’m curious why you hate leg day, which is my favorite? I struggle to motivate for the other days!

Just remember that work-outs don’t have to be all or nothing. We’re human; life gets in the way sometimes & our energy fluctuates. Don’t be too hard on yourself. Anything you do is better than nothing- maybe you’ll just do a light day with some stretches today, and that’s OK!

 

[nedlm10]

@ghex Umm, I guess I hate leg day is because I feel like my abs, shoulders and back are so strong and look good; I get discouraged when I’m not getting the same result with my legs… I’ve come a loooog way in the past year, and I’m proud of myself, I’ll keep working on them!!

 

[sanj79]

@nedlm10 Are you squatting?

 

[nedlm10]

@sanj79 Yes, I’m using 15 pound weights and doing goblet squats and Bulgarian split squats. I follow some people on TikTok that have been really helpful.

 

[sanj79]

@nedlm10 Can I DM you?

 

[nedlm10]

@sanj79 Sure!

 

[ghex]

@nedlm10 That makes sense bc I’m the opposite. I’ve been trying to improve in my ab/stomach/waist area, so if you have any tips, please share

I see from your other comments that you did it. Good on you! Your post actually motivated ME - I hate cardio & made myself go to the gym & did 35 minutes. Thanks!

 

[nedlm10]

@ghex 2 major things helped me immensely; doing the 3/12/30 treadmill workouts 3 times a week (sometimes 4 times a week). Speed on 3, 12 incline, for 30 minutes. I had to work my way up to it, I’d just lower the incline for a few minutes then climb it back up.
Second thing, kettlebell workouts for your core. You can find all kinds on TikTok or Facebook Reels. Now I mainly use 15 pound dumbbells and do core workouts.

I find everything on TikTok! (I never do old fashioned crunches- too hard on my back!