Group: New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself

New Members Greet & Meet - Introduce yourself
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 1539, Messages: 27038

Officially introduce yourself to the community by sharing your goals, obstacles or accomplishments. Don't be shy.. we're all here for the same reason. The more support we share the easier it will be to reach our goals!

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Looking for my inner motivation

Speters112
Speters112
Posts: 1
Joined: 2005/07/21
United States
2005/07/21, 11:43 PM
Hi all! I have been looking within myself to find the motivation I need to exercise but I just can't seem to find it. Last October I sprained my ankle pretty bad and have used that as an excuse not to get out and exercise. I know that I can't continue to sit around but I just can't get motivated to do anything. Any ideas are welcome.
asimmer
asimmer
Posts: 8,201
Joined: 2003/01/07
United States
2005/07/23, 07:40 AM
Start by writing down what will happen down the road if you don't exercise. A sedentary lifestyle contributes to obesity, depression, many lifestyle related diseases. Imagine yourself feeling heavier, having more difficulty going up and down stairs, not being able to wear your favorite pair of jeans.

Now, write down what can happen if you do get up and exercise - you have more energy, you feel better about yourself, you have to go a buy new favorite jeans because the old ones are too big, you are healthier, happier.

Make these 'stories' convincing and realistic.

Now reread them - which is more appealing to you?

Maybe that will motivate you.

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