Just a reminder -- for those interested, tonight is the 2 hour Zumba-thon. $10 at the door. Cottonwood Heights Rec. Center 7500 South 2700 East. Come join me!
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Working out is not an easy thing...and finding the motivation to work out is even harder. I think once you can find something to motivate you -- you are on your way to success.
For me, I have a lot of different 'things' to motivate me. My main motivation -- my kids. I wanted to set an example for them, especially my older two boys. I wanted them to be physically active, to make good food choices. So, I had to practice what I preach.
Second motivation -- I love to travel and when you travel standby majority of the time, you take whatever seat is open. When traveling alone without my kids, there is that possibility of the middle seat...and well, I hate the feeling of taking over the next persons' seat...if you know what I mean.
I set a goal that when I lost a certain amount, I was going to treat myself. My goal was to lose 50 and when I did and maintained it, I was buying me a Tiffany bracelet. I've hit the goal and have maintained it...so now it's just a matter of purchasing it. It will be motivation to keep the weight off, 'cause if I gain, the bracelet won't fit. LOL.
Pictures -- I love looking at people's before and after pictures. In fact, when I would watch 'The Biggest Loser', my favorite part was the end of each episode. The part when they would show their progression -- from start to end. That is pure motivation for me. Motivated me enough to want my own before and after picture. It's what keeps me going. When I have a bad day, I pull out my picture from Feb. 2007 and remind myself why I want to stay on track.
And the best motivation -- find a workout that you enjoy. For me, was fortunate to find Zumba. I look forward to it and know that when I am done with the class, I have burned 600-800 calories!
Those of you out there on the same journey -- keep it up!!! And for my CS sisters -- it's all about 'LOOKIN' FINE IN 2009'.
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I loved your post. So true..there are those days when I put my workout clothes on and just walk around my house for a few hours trying to find motivation to work out...lol. I am really enjoying running outside and am so glad the weather is warming up. Can't wait for you to join me!
Love this post, so true it's all in the mind how LONG have I been tring to LOSE weight and NO success but '09 is all mine baby LOL...thanks sinai for your encouragement bring it all or nothing.
UR Awesome SIS!!! seriously my inspiration eventually I will have that same motivation!! so let it be after this trip lol :) LOVE YA and I LOVE ZUMBA TOO
Woo hoo I LOVE that "Looking FINE in 2009" I need to get on board!! You are TRULY a MOTIVATION in every aspect in life!! I do hope once this training is done with I can join you!! Keep up the good work sis!! I'm feeling the standby chair & possibly taking up an extra seat...wow don't want Jayy to get into trouble if someone says something ha..ha...j/p woo hoo 09!!
Go girl.. you are a true inspiration to me.. Your looking good..
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