Getting Motivated

Hey…glad to see you…well glad you stopped on by to read another crazy post of mine. This one is dedicated to all those individuals that really want to shed off some pounds but struggle to get motivated. You know before I got married I use to hit the gym every day…well maybe not Sundays…but everyday…for at least an hour. I use to work out hard. Now, it has been 13 years of marriage and if I recall the first 2 years of marriage we use to work out together…and well…after those first two years we no longer do. Yah…once again…there that thing about being married…having kids…life changing experiences…yada…yada…yada.

People always make an excuse that well I don’t have anyone to watch the kids, I am working, and a whole bunch of other excuses…probably good ones…yah…ok. But yet…there are millions of single mothers, fathers out there doing the same things we are and still manage to find time to hit the gym…at least 30 minutes a day…or better yet…they go out for a run with their children…ok…so why can’t married couples do it. Ok, not all married couples fall into this scenario…I have heard of couples that take turns watching their kids and hitting the gym. So…my question is…besides all the excuses we come up with, that I know we can resolve…what else does it take to get someone to workout…MOTIVATION.

Motivation is probably the biggest thing...that keeps people away from the gym or just working out. When your single…you have time and you look good…when you are first dating someone…you still workout…to look good for that new love one…but once the relationship gets serious or maybe leads to marriage…you all of a sudden stop working out…why. Now I am not saying everyone, but darn…the majority of the people do fit this scenario. So why…once again when you get married you stop working out…is it simply because you got that person, or is it that you are comfortable with that person and you know that new love will love you no matter what happens to your body, or is there something else that clicks in our minds.

Now that’s funny because in some of my other posts I talk about marriage and why people loose interest in their loved ones or loose interest in their intimacy…and most of the responses I have heard is that they don’t find their love ones attractive anymore…or that their loved ones no longer feel good about themselves. So why not work out…like you use to before you got married and feel good, look good and continue being happy and healthy. I am not saying that you should look like a model, but you know…feel good. Remember after you worked out your body felt good, invigorating…the sweat, the burning muscles…all those things made you feel like…man I accomplished something today.

Motivation…made you do it…back then…so how do we find that motivation again after so many years? Is it that new FINE looking girl/man in your office, book store or your kids karate class…hmmm…yah I know your married, but what would get you, me…us to get back into working out. Could it simply be the fact that you will feel and be healthier…crazy notion huh…maybe if you shed a few pounds and someone notices and compliments you…maybe that could be it. Hmm…I guess what I am asking is what can we do to get that motivation back to hitting the gym or just working out? Yah it should not be about anyone else, but you that motivates you to working out…but what is that motivation?


My Perspective:
I am still looking for that motivation…well I have to say I did find it…there is this fine looking women I know…that is a mother of two, been through a tough marriage and has seen tough times…but she finds the time to work out…and let me tell you…she is HOT…HOT…with all due respect to her…but she is…and maybe I should hit the gym just to keep up with her…lol. But seriously…It really boils down to finding that motivation within yourself, finding that one things that will get you working out…and hopefully it doesn’t take a heart attack, or something else to drive you to it, but something that will get you up and working out.

If anyone out there has found their motivation…please share…maybe someone will hit it right on the spot. Once again as always thanks for reading and till next time…be happy…be true to yourself., because when it comes down to it…when your happy everyone one around you will be happy.

The Positive Weight Loss Approach

Once you have made up your mind to lose weight, you should make that commitment and go into it with a positive attitude. We all know that losing weight can be quite a challenge. In fact, for some, it can be downright tough. It takes time, practice and support to change lifetime habits. But it's a process you must learn in order to succeed. You and you alone are the one who has the power to lose unwanted pounds.

Think like a winner, and not a loser - - remember that emotions are like muscles and the ones you use most grow the strongest. If you always look at the negative side of things, you'll become a downbeat, pessimistic person. Even slightly negative thoughts have a greater impact on you and last longer than powerful positive thoughts.

Negative thinking doesn't do you any good, it just holds you back from accomplishing the things you want to do. When a negative thought creeps into your mind, replace it reminding yourself that you're somebody, you have self-worth and you possess unique strengths and talents. Contemplate what lies ahead of you. Losing weight is not just about diets. It's about a whole new you and the possibility of creating a new life for yourself. Investigate the weight loss programs that appeal to you and that you feel will teach you the behavioral skills you need to stick with throughout the weight-loss process. First you should look for support among family and friends. It can be an enolmous help to discuss obstacles and share skills and tactics with others on the same path. You might look for this support from others you know who are in weight loss programs and you can seek guidance from someone you know who has lost weight and kept it off.

There are success stories across the country today. On television and in newspapers, magazines and tabloids about people who have miraculously lost untold pounds and kept it off. In all instances they say their mental attitude as well as their outlook on life has totally changed.

Diets and weight loss programs are more flexible now than they once were and there are many prepared foods already portioned out. They are made attractive and can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Low-fat and low-calorie foods are on shelves everywhere.

You will probably need to learn new, wiser eating skills. You will want a weight loss regimen that gives you some control, rather than imposing one rigid system. Look for one that offers a variety of different eating plans, so you can choose the one that's best for you.

Keep in mind, too, that your weight loss program will most likely include some physical exercises. Look at the exercising aspect of your program as fun and recreation and not as a faint of grueling and sweaty work. The fact is that physical fitness is linked inseparable to all personal effectiveness in every field. Anyone willing to take the few simple steps that lie between them and fitness will shortly begin to feel better, and the improvement will reflect itself in every facet of their existence.

Doctors now say that walking is one of the best exercises. It helps the total circulation of blood throughout the body, and thus has a direct effect on your overall feeling of health. There are things such as aerobics, jogging, swimming and many other exercises which will benefit a weight loss program. Discuss the options with your doctor and take his advice in planning your exercise and weight loss program.


Thanks for reading and I hope some of this information is helpfull...remember always talk to your doctor before attempting any new exercise routines or diets. Till next time

SENSIBLE DIET TIPS

Start your diet with a food diary, record everything you eat, what you were doing at the time, and how you felt. That tells you about yourself, your temptation, the emotional states that encourage you to snack and may help you lose once you see how much you eat.

Instead of eating the forbidden piece of candy, brush your teeth. If you're about to cheat, allow yourself a treat, then eat only half a bite and throw the other half away. When hunger hits, wait 10 minutes before eating and see if it passes. Set attainable goals. Don't say, "I want to lose 50 pounds." Say, "I want to lose 5 pounds a month." Get enough sleep but not too much. Try to avoid sugar. Highly sweetened foods tend to make you crave more.

Drink six to eight glasses of water a day. Water itself helps cut down on water retention because It acts as a diuretic. Taken before meals, it dulls the-appetite by giving you that "full feeling." Diet with a buddy. Support groups are important, and caring people can help one another succeed. Start your own, even with just one other person.

Substitute activity for eating. When the cravings hit, go to the "Y" or health club if possible; or dust, or walk around the block. This is especially helpful if you eat out of anger.

If the pie on the counter is just too great a temptation and you don't want to throw it away, freeze it. If you're a late-night eater, have a carbohydrate, such as a slice of bread of a cracker, before bedtime to cut down on cravings. Keep an orange slice or a glass of water by your bed to quiet the hunger pangs that wake you up.

If you use food as a reward, establish a new reward system. Buy yourself a non-edible reward. Write down everything you eat - - everything - including what you taste when you cook. If you monitor what you eat, you can't go off your diet.

Weigh yourself once a week at the same time. Your weight fluctuates constantly and you can weigh more at night than you did in the morning, a downer if you stuck to your diet all day. Make dining an event. East from your own special plate, on your own special placemat, and borrow the Japanese art of food arranging to make your meal, no matter how meager, look lovely. This is a trick that helps chronic over-eaters and bingers pay attention to their food instead of consuming it unconsciously.

Don't shop when you're hungry. You'll only buy more fattening food. Avoid finger foods that are easy to eat in large amounts. Avoid consuming large quantities of fattening liquids, which are so easy to overdo. And this includes alcoholic beverages. Keep plenty of crunchy foods like raw vegetables and air-popped fat-free popcorn on hand. They're high in fiber, satisfying and filling. Leave something on your plate, even if you are a charter member of the Clean The Plate Club. It's a good sign that you can stop eating when you want to, not just when your plate is empty.

Lose weight for yourself, not to please your husband, your parents or your friends. Make the kitchen off-limits at any time other than mealtime. Always eat at the table, never in front of the TV set or with the radio on. Concentrate on eating every mouthful slowly and savoring each morsel. Chew everything from 10 to 20 times and count! Never skip meals.