2011-07-01
In ALCOHOLISM TREATMENT / Tags: best, motivated, work /
Question by Taylor: What is the best way to get motivated to work out?
I’m a teen and i’m always busy with school work and so i start to binge out on food. I’m also an emotional eater…in my family we eat when were happy and we eat when we’re sad. I’m overweight and I’ve started a diet but i need help to motivate myself to work out. I also haven’t worked out in a while other than the occasional walks so i need to start a little slow i think. Does anyone have any ways to help?
Best answer:
Answer by Alex Webber
Let the fact that you are overweight be your motivation, visualise yourself slim,toned and healthy and keep this mental picture as your motivation
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Find something you LOVE.
For example, I LOVE jogging on the beach, swimming (pool or ocean), badminton, biking & zumba dance. I honestly can’t get enough of any of those activities.
I exercise 1-2hrs per day, doing 1+ of those activities. And I look forward to it SO much. In a way, it’s like my “treat” for the day because I love it so much, and I get so much fun and enjoyment out of it. It’s my “me” time, my time to just think and enjoy life, my time to exercise, my time to de-stress, my time to get a self-esteem boost, my time to just have FUN.
I’m in university, and I have 4 extra curricular societies, 2 jobs (not shift work though), and I have to maintain atleast an A- in every course in order to remain in my university. So my 1.5-2hrs of exercise means a lot to me. I love it and look forward to it every day.
I honestly think LOVING your exercise is the greatest motivator! Instead of having to force yourself out the door, you’re looking at the clock in hopes the time will pass sooner. =D
With fun activities like this, it’s impossible NOT to get exercise, and impossible not to stay (atleast fairly) fit!