How do you motivate yourself to go to the gym?
15 October 2003, 12:56 PM
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As above.
Paying through the nose for a gym I hardly ever use. Would like to go to get bck to my usual size 10
but that just doesn't seem motivation enough!
What about you?
Paying through the nose for a gym I hardly ever use. Would like to go to get bck to my usual size 10
but that just doesn't seem motivation enough!What about you?
15 October 2003, 12:58 PM
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Well at first I just used to look down at my gut and the motivation was clear. Now I actually get off on the exercise so I actually look forward to it. Plus if I slacken off my fitness regime I tend to get my *** kicked when sparring.
15 October 2003, 01:04 PM
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She went to Boroughmuir (sp?) <spit!> 
Getting motivated to go to the gym can be tough. I think you just have to focus on what you want to achieve. I usually tell myself that there will be some nice girls there
Getting motivated to go to the gym can be tough. I think you just have to focus on what you want to achieve. I usually tell myself that there will be some nice girls there
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15 October 2003, 01:07 PM
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Jack in the gym and get yourself to a rave. The most I've ever lost in one night is just shy of two stone in weight.
It also has the advantage of allowing me to eat whatever I like during the week, cos I burn it all off at the weekend.
*opens another packet of Haribo Tangfest.*
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It also has the advantage of allowing me to eat whatever I like during the week, cos I burn it all off at the weekend.
*opens another packet of Haribo Tangfest.*
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15 October 2003, 01:13 PM
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My mum was going to send me to the school with the red blazers to do my highers! (cough-cough)
I'm beginning to panic cos Im a bridesmaid at my sisters wedding and I have just seent the dress she wants me to wear
Jesus Imlach, I left school in fourth year 11 years later!
Astraboy, I go to a club in sheffield now and again called niche. It's not what I would call a rave (mostly speed garage & house) but it's open from 12 midnight till 12 noon. Excellent, dance all night and all morning then home to sleep all afternoon
Kenny,
What gym are you a member at? Commonwealth pool???
I'm beginning to panic cos Im a bridesmaid at my sisters wedding and I have just seent the dress she wants me to wear
Jesus Imlach, I left school in fourth year 11 years later!
Astraboy, I go to a club in sheffield now and again called niche. It's not what I would call a rave (mostly speed garage & house) but it's open from 12 midnight till 12 noon. Excellent, dance all night and all morning then home to sleep all afternoon
Kenny,
What gym are you a member at? Commonwealth pool???
15 October 2003, 01:15 PM
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Motivation,
Get yourself a training partner or two, if you dont feel like going for whatever reason, they will drag you there, screeming, and kicking.
We all know how you can get bored of it, and we all need a break.
I have 3 months off each year, to let my body have a rest. After my layoff all I need for motivation is to look in the mirror, its amazing what form you can lose in three months, roll on 1st Novermber.
Later Yoza(the bloater)
Get yourself a training partner or two, if you dont feel like going for whatever reason, they will drag you there, screeming, and kicking.
We all know how you can get bored of it, and we all need a break.
I have 3 months off each year, to let my body have a rest. After my layoff all I need for motivation is to look in the mirror, its amazing what form you can lose in three months, roll on 1st Novermber.
Later Yoza(the bloater)
15 October 2003, 01:31 PM
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Personally I find that 'gym' and 'motivation' don't go well together hence I play footie to get that Beckham-esque figure
Maybe it would be worth ditching the membership and finding a sport that you enjoy (if you don't already have one). I find team stuff more satisfying than going solo as you at least get some interaction.
Personally I find that 'gym' and 'motivation' don't go well together hence I play footie to get that Beckham-esque figure
Maybe it would be worth ditching the membership and finding a sport that you enjoy (if you don't already have one). I find team stuff more satisfying than going solo as you at least get some interaction.
15 October 2003, 01:47 PM
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civictyper,
good idea, although I am tied into the contract till February
I used to dance a lot, I'm thinking of taking it back up again. I am also qualified to coach 5 a-side football believe it or not! I wouldn't mind playing again, it's just trying to find a local club and fitting it with my college work, with the gym I can choose the days I want to go. Same goes with rugby.
Yoza, I do have a gym partner. But whenever he suggests going I always manage to find a good excuse to get myself out of it.
******* hell I have turned into a right lazy b1tch since moving down here and all those sodding pork sandwiches! [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
imlach, don't know those peeps sorry. kenny might though, he seems to know all the neds, I'm beginning to wonder if he is one!
good idea, although I am tied into the contract till February
I used to dance a lot, I'm thinking of taking it back up again. I am also qualified to coach 5 a-side football believe it or not! I wouldn't mind playing again, it's just trying to find a local club and fitting it with my college work, with the gym I can choose the days I want to go. Same goes with rugby.
Yoza, I do have a gym partner. But whenever he suggests going I always manage to find a good excuse to get myself out of it.
******* hell I have turned into a right lazy b1tch since moving down here and all those sodding pork sandwiches! [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
imlach, don't know those peeps sorry. kenny might though, he seems to know all the neds, I'm beginning to wonder if he is one!
15 October 2003, 01:49 PM
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Right then Chris, you won't go on your own!
Errrr last time I was there wassssssssss, errrrrrr May I think or possibly June
I know what I need, a cash insentive!
Errrr last time I was there wassssssssss, errrrrrr May I think or possibly June
I know what I need, a cash insentive!
15 October 2003, 01:53 PM
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Get into a routine of days to go that you really will go on.
Mix your workout with classes such as spinning or swimming for a change.
I eat lunch, go in the evenings and don't eat until I get home - plenty motivation there
Use a gym where it is enjoyable to go - mine has sky sports on 42" plasma screens so I can spend 45 mins on a cross trainer watching the footy on a Sunday afternoon...... and 45 mins in the bar watching the 2nd half Damn sight healthier than going to the pub though!
Alternatively resign yourself to the fact that you just can't be ar$ed!
Mix your workout with classes such as spinning or swimming for a change.
I eat lunch, go in the evenings and don't eat until I get home - plenty motivation there
Use a gym where it is enjoyable to go - mine has sky sports on 42" plasma screens so I can spend 45 mins on a cross trainer watching the footy on a Sunday afternoon...... and 45 mins in the bar watching the 2nd half
Damn sight healthier than going to the pub though!Alternatively resign yourself to the fact that you just can't be ar$ed!
15 October 2003, 02:29 PM
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Kenny,
My sister's dad goes there! I'm an Esporta boff myself
Humty.
I don't have to put a pen there. I know for a fact that it WON'T stay. I take it you have conducted this experiment many times yourself. Each time your man b@@bs and belly over come the laws of gravity. Of course.
My sister's dad goes there! I'm an Esporta boff myself
Humty.
I don't have to put a pen there. I know for a fact that it WON'T stay. I take it you have conducted this experiment many times yourself. Each time your man b@@bs and belly over come the laws of gravity. Of course.