How do you make yourself exercise daily

[TyTbody]

YES !!! that's my question. Some days you may not *feel* like getting the shorts, get the sneakers, get the DVD, go to the spot and do your exercise.

What motivates you? I can use some help.

I do exerise, but I tell you, if I give it too much thought, it could get put behind.

So far, I have put my exercise equipment in a room and I say, you can't go down stairs until you exercise. I have to be stern with myself.

So, what do you do to get in gear?

[Tarheels]

I have to do mine first thing in the morning. I also have to get up every single day and not miss a single one, or I miss the whole rest of the week! All or nothing for me, unfortunately. I also tell myself when I wake up, "I'm tired of not feeling good about how my body looks." Not the most positive thing to say to oneself, but it works for me right now. :)

[nancy]

I look at my exercise as MY time - I do it for myself. Yes, I want to lose weight and look better, but more importantly, I need the stress relief and the endorphins that I get from exercise. With 2 young kids, I find I'm a better mom and all-around nicer person if I get in my morning workout. I've changed my mindset from seeing exercise as a chore to seeing it as a way to take a little time for myself and recharge my battery.

[LoriInND]

I look at my exercise as MY time - I do it for myself. Yes, I want to lose weight and look better, but more importantly, I need the stress relief and the endorphins that I get from exercise. With 2 young kids, I find I'm a better mom and all-around nicer person if I get in my morning workout. I've changed my mindset from seeing exercise as a chore to seeing it as a way to take a little time for myself and recharge my battery.


I couldn't have said it better myself. It is truly MY time, and ditto the stress relief, endorphins, energy for the kids, etc. The bottom line is, if I don't exercise, I feel horrible..... and that affects every aspect of my life (outlook, attitude, personal interactions, tolerance for noisy children, you name it), and THAT is what gets me going.

I am afraid to miss one as well, because sooner or later, (at least once or twice a week), family matters do disrupt my precious time and then those have to be my rest days.

[Vanessa]

I get up at 3-3:30 am and excercise. There are no interuptions and no excuses at that time in the morning! I sleep in my workout clothes, so all I have to do is get up and put my shoes on. There is no thinking about it! As you can tell I'm a morning person. I'm sure this wouldn't work for everyone. Even for me it was tough at first, but like anything the habit forms. It takes 21 days to form a habit! It's easy after that. I look forward to getting up to do the FitPrimes and KickButts....I'm not as enthused when a Cathe workout is on deck! That's what makes the BBH workouts so good!

[TyTbody]

That's what makes the BBH workouts so good!

What's a BBH workout?

I did get up today and did my Lower body sculpt. I was pretty excited until I got winded.LOL. My plan is to do them in the mornings so I can get them done on an empty stomach.Not sure there is much to this but I atleast want to give it a shot to see if I burn more fat. Heck.. how do you know if it's the morning routine of exercise or that it's the empty stomach?

[kkallus1]

BBH-the last initials of the orginal firm founders and the team that put together this series. Anna, Cynthia and Mark.
I don't work out everyday but shoot for 5-6 days a week. Once you decide on a routine, things should fall into place.
Kathy

[sidneygirl]

I agree....make it a habit. Do it on faith for a while....at first it may seem a chore, but before you know it, it's part of your day and you just don't feel right without it......well, that's how it is for me. I also try not to think of it just as something I do for looks.....it's about health too.....I know bodies need movement and the FitPrimes and KickButts have such wonderful moves I FEEL better afterwards. I think Carol said.....give it 10 minutes....that's a trick I do too....don't say you HAVE to do an hour workout.....just make yourself get started and THEN re-evaluate....more than likely you will continue on.

I don't do well working out if I haven't had something to eat......I usually have something light about 45 minutes to an hour before I workout.....a banana or peanut butter on whole wheat....something or else I haven't any energy. I don't know about burning more fat or not......I just try to eat right all day and get that exercise in.....it works for me.

[Firm Believer]

Some days you may not *feel* like getting the shorts, get the sneakers, get the DVD, go to the spot and do your exercise.

I repeat to myself, "I don't have to want to, I just have to do it." If you learn to think like that, you'll be surprised at how it can affect your workouts - and other responsible things we need to do in life.

[donnadonna]

Vanessa- Can't believe there's someone else who sleeps in their workout clothes! Makes rolling out of bed (but not until 6:00 a.m.) and going right for my weights doable for me.

[snora]

I workout right after work. I look forward to it. I guess it is my therapy. Sometimes weekends are a little hard, so I plan ahead for a certain time and then follow through.

[Redeye]

I made working out a habit a looooong time ago. I told myself I HAD to do it. I also told myself, "Don't think about...just do it." If I felt bad, I gave myself permission to quit after 5 minutes. I rarely had to quit. I don't feel well if I miss too many workouts.

I absolutely love and enjoy working out; finding enjoyable workouts is important. These WHFN workouts are so fun and motivating. First I wanted to do all 12; now I want to LEARN them so I can really get into it. I stay excited and motivated. If I tried to do an exercise program that I didn't enjoy there's NO WAY I could keep it up.

I workout right after work. I look forward to it. I guess it is my therapy. Sometimes weekends are a little hard, so I plan ahead for a certain time and then follow through.

Me too, exactly!

I repeat to myself, "I don't have to want to, I just have to do it." If you learn to think like that, you'll be surprised at how it can affect your workouts - and other responsible things we need to do in life.

I completely agree!

[TyTbody]

I know this will happen to me also. I just had to find the right set of workouts for me. Had lots of other circumstances that got in the way of my exercise when younger. I feel and know now that I have more control over what I do I will get this done and achieve the results I want. so, I'm a late blumer but I'll still be pretty:)

[Tarheels]

Tytbody, You already ARE pretty. It shows in your posts! :D

[TyTbody]

Thank you Tarheels. Wish i saw this when it got posted. Something must not be working on my end.

[tazcatmeow]

Research shows, and I am quoting The Firm of course, that committing to 21 workouts can make it a habit. Try that. Then commit to 100 workouts. I workout in the morning. It is my time. It is my therapy. There are times I don't want to exercise because I didn't get a good night's sleep so I choose from the numerous old and new firm and whfn workouts to suit my mood and level of energy. I do know if I skip working out I will beat myself up for the rest of the day for wimping out.

[TyTbody]

I believe I've made the 21 workout but they were not 21 in a row. I have been exercising regularly, that's weekly and at least 4 days per week at home since March.

My punching bag issue is that I eat in the morning, then I have to wait for the food to digest. The problem is in that waiting period a lot of procrastication can go on. I fight it. I get it done.

Yes, I could postpone eating but there is too much sleep time inbetween and no fuel for the engine to run on.. so I therefore require something in my stomach before my exercise. I also will not have the energy for the full time either if there is no fuel.

Like this morning, I ate, now waiting for the ole digestion but.. i have to go to the stoere and there again the exercise gets put back, then it's time to eat again. LOL. I do it though. Having this KB set is doing it for me and I'm very glad. Glad people on other fourm talked very good about this program. OTW: I would have never even considered it or have known.

Off to an interview on a full stomach. When I come back. I will exercise. I promise, MY SELF!!!!

[LoriInND]

Way to go! Keep on keepin' on! Now commit to 100... :D

[lisavh2]

I am really trying not to do that. I usually have a large glass of Orange Tang first thing in the morning then I have to wait to workout. Then I decide to have some coffee then I have to wait to workout. Then I get hungry and need to eat breakfast, wait again. By then I would not workout at all. I have been working on just having enough so I'm not thirsty and eating half of an energy bar/protein bar then waiting just a few minutes, then working out and having coffee or breakfast after my workout. That is going well so far. I am great at procrastinating. I just ordered a book from Amazon on changing that. Hopefully it will do me some good. Hopefully I won't put off reading it. LOL

[TyTbody]

Lisa,

You won't be putting off reading it, you'll just be reading something else. lol. I bought a book on yoga, pilates, meditation, etc, and just received in the mail a magazine I want to read, and have a book on salary negotiating and then there is the Motivational daily reading.. just too much on my reading list. I need to find a way to read what is important so I won't feel defeated.

[gemologygal]

This is a great & motivating thread to read! I think I'll be saving this thread as a favorite to go back and re-read from time to time when I feel sluggish and need an extra kick in the rear to get moving.

[Willow52]

Yes, working out in the morning gets me energized and ready to take on the day. I'm on my feet for my job and I actually feel better working out before I leave for work.

I workout Mon. - Sat., Sun. being my rest day. I allow myself any extra cup of coffee while leisurely (sp?) reading the paper before church.

I ALWAYS eat before a workout, no fuel = no energy. I was just reading an article in SELF magazine about that. SELF June 2005 "getting active without fueling up can lead to a higher heart rate and perceived exertion; you fade out faster, so your routine is less effective".

[FitChick21]

I am motivated mostly by the fact that I love to exercise and that I feel like I'm accomplishing something for myself every time I do it. I'm prolonging my life, boosting my health, reducing my stress levels, and maintaining my mental health. I can't think of any reasons NOT to exercise! :)

[tazcatmeow]

Yes, working out in the morning gets me energized and ready to take on the day. I'm on my feet for my job and I actually feel better working out before I leave for work.

I workout Mon. - Sat., Sun. being my rest day. I allow myself any extra cup of coffee while leisurely (sp?) reading the paper before church.

I ALWAYS eat before a workout, no fuel = no energy. I was just reading an article in SELF magazine about that. SELF June 2005 "getting active without fueling up can lead to a higher heart rate and perceived exertion; you fade out faster, so your routine is less effective".
What do you eat before you workout in the morning? I am up at 5 am to workout and can't imagine what to eat that would not upset my stomach during cardio routines and crunches. I will try to snag a copy of that issue of Self magazine to read the article you mentioned.

[ellejacob]

This is great seeing other people getting up in the wee hours! http://www.whfn.com/board/images/smilies/tongue.gif

I found that if I exercised after work, I could find a bajillion reasons NOT to do it, however, if I got up at 4:30 in the morning, what else are you going to do?? It was SO hard getting up that early, then it was a little easier and now I find myself waking up and looking forward to it.. Now that I actually see results, it's a little extra reinforcement to keep exercising daily! Plus it helps me deal with the stresses of the job a little easier...http://www.whfn.com/board/images/smilies/rolleyes.gif

Lisa

[Volfirm]

I've never had a problem with doing the workouts because I've always enjoyed them so much. The only time I didn't was when I was too tired. And even then, I would try to forget it and just do it anyway. And I don't do mine in the morning. I come home from work and usually my stomach is empty because it's usually around 4 or 5, and I work out, fix dinner (let it cook while I'm in the shower) and then when I get out, dinner is ready. My motivation is how much I love these workouts. The beauty, the grace, the style- it's just lovely. And then there's the sweat. Lots of sweat. It's very cleansing. I just don't feel right if I don't work out.
Jennifer