Shyguy
Hello, I'm 22 years old and am at my heaviest at 190 lbs. I hate my body right now, and don't even like leaving the house because I feel huge. Most of the fat is in my lower body and my tummy. I'm a natural curvy kind of girl and used to have a nice hourglass shaped figure..now I feel like I have a clock shaped figure. I have started doing two different work out dvd's (since I'm unable to really leave my house) but I always have trouble staying motivated to do them! I will usually stop in the middle of them and turn it off because I feel like I can't do it :( Does anyone have any advice to help me stay motivated and get to where I feel comfortable with my body again?
Answer
1) Find a workout buddy so you can both push each other to work that little bit harder.
2) Set an achievable goal....that might be to think ahead to the summer beach holiday and that skimpy bikini you want to wow the boyfriend with.
3) Prioritize your workout - block it out in your diary and treat it like an important meeting which can on no account be missed.
4) Train early, no one wants to train on dark evenings.
5) Sign up for a marathon (or another sports event) â something that you know you need to train for in order to be in your best shape in time.
6) To avoid the excuses of âitâs too early I donât want to trainâ you need to make things as easy as possible for yourself. Set your alarm and put this on the other side of the room so it makes you get out of bed. Get your workout gear out and ready the night before and place a picture of your goal (that dress or perhaps the celebrity figure you aspire to have) to give you motivation to train.
7) Make it fun â try something different with your workout that you can enjoy with friends like Dynamic Pilates or Zumba.
8) Reward yourself with healthy snacks or little gifts â buy that body-con dress youâve been coveting for the last few months and feel great wearing it!
9) Get a Personal Trainer â theyâll ensure you reach your goals in a realistic way by matching them to your workout â sometimes it just helps to have someone by your side urging you on!
10) Buy yourself a fabulous dress for Christmas and let the thought of fitting into it stir you into action.
11) Tell yourself that training in the torching summer heat makes you a mentally stronger athlete. In the Madrid World Cup last May, athletes from hotter countries suffered with the rain and cold, whereas us tough Brits stuck it out.
12) Stick to a training plan. Print it out and put it somewhere you will see it so you can't forget. And always have a backup plan in case the weather is just too bad - then you can switch and improve in another area.
13) Do the training that you really enjoy doing in summer and limit it in the wintr months: mountain biking, long rides and cross-country runs. A mountain-bike ride will keep you much warmer than road cycling, as well as giving variation in your speed.
14) Winter is the time to work on weaknesses, make changes and try new ideas. Winter training is about flexibility and compromise, so do not set a training programme that does not allow for this.
15) Be strong. If you have trained solidly over the summer and have a definite plan for the coming months, then you can afford to miss a session here and there. But remember: consistency is king.
16) Enjoy the odd break; enjoy the temptation of the summer months. Eat healthily and sensibly, but allow yourself things you like; otherwise, life isn't fun.
17) Be realistic with your training programme but keep going, even if you're just doing the bare minimum to tick over. If you do a third of your normal training for a week you will still keep fit, you just won't improve much.
18) The summer months are a time for the family, so get them involved, too. Organise a family road ride that is fun, challenging and active
19) There is nothing worse than being stressed over the whole summer because you are trying to avoid everything you enjoy. Let yourself go. You should enjoy the summer - and then get serious.
20) Try something new! Getting that buzz that comes from trying something new might just help to see you through the hot summer days. If youâve never tried Dynamic Pilates or spinning then give it a go!
21) Make the most of the daylight hours and stretch your legs during lunchtime to avoid SAD. Itâs important to get fresh air during the summer, since we spend the majority of our time cooped up inside avoiding the cold. Find a warm coat and wrap up warm!
22) Maximise your workout. If youâre likely to reduce the amount you train this summer, itâs wise to invest in some Personal Training to boost your workout and focus on the areas you really need.
23) Put some fast-tempo tracks on to motivate and get yourself in the mood. We personally love a bit of David Guetta or LMFAO to get the blood pumping.
24) Set your alarm early to get your workout over and done with at the start of the day, then plan an evening dinner out or trip out with friends to reward your early morning workout.
Best wishes
1) Find a workout buddy so you can both push each other to work that little bit harder.
2) Set an achievable goal....that might be to think ahead to the summer beach holiday and that skimpy bikini you want to wow the boyfriend with.
3) Prioritize your workout - block it out in your diary and treat it like an important meeting which can on no account be missed.
4) Train early, no one wants to train on dark evenings.
5) Sign up for a marathon (or another sports event) â something that you know you need to train for in order to be in your best shape in time.
6) To avoid the excuses of âitâs too early I donât want to trainâ you need to make things as easy as possible for yourself. Set your alarm and put this on the other side of the room so it makes you get out of bed. Get your workout gear out and ready the night before and place a picture of your goal (that dress or perhaps the celebrity figure you aspire to have) to give you motivation to train.
7) Make it fun â try something different with your workout that you can enjoy with friends like Dynamic Pilates or Zumba.
8) Reward yourself with healthy snacks or little gifts â buy that body-con dress youâve been coveting for the last few months and feel great wearing it!
9) Get a Personal Trainer â theyâll ensure you reach your goals in a realistic way by matching them to your workout â sometimes it just helps to have someone by your side urging you on!
10) Buy yourself a fabulous dress for Christmas and let the thought of fitting into it stir you into action.
11) Tell yourself that training in the torching summer heat makes you a mentally stronger athlete. In the Madrid World Cup last May, athletes from hotter countries suffered with the rain and cold, whereas us tough Brits stuck it out.
12) Stick to a training plan. Print it out and put it somewhere you will see it so you can't forget. And always have a backup plan in case the weather is just too bad - then you can switch and improve in another area.
13) Do the training that you really enjoy doing in summer and limit it in the wintr months: mountain biking, long rides and cross-country runs. A mountain-bike ride will keep you much warmer than road cycling, as well as giving variation in your speed.
14) Winter is the time to work on weaknesses, make changes and try new ideas. Winter training is about flexibility and compromise, so do not set a training programme that does not allow for this.
15) Be strong. If you have trained solidly over the summer and have a definite plan for the coming months, then you can afford to miss a session here and there. But remember: consistency is king.
16) Enjoy the odd break; enjoy the temptation of the summer months. Eat healthily and sensibly, but allow yourself things you like; otherwise, life isn't fun.
17) Be realistic with your training programme but keep going, even if you're just doing the bare minimum to tick over. If you do a third of your normal training for a week you will still keep fit, you just won't improve much.
18) The summer months are a time for the family, so get them involved, too. Organise a family road ride that is fun, challenging and active
19) There is nothing worse than being stressed over the whole summer because you are trying to avoid everything you enjoy. Let yourself go. You should enjoy the summer - and then get serious.
20) Try something new! Getting that buzz that comes from trying something new might just help to see you through the hot summer days. If youâve never tried Dynamic Pilates or spinning then give it a go!
21) Make the most of the daylight hours and stretch your legs during lunchtime to avoid SAD. Itâs important to get fresh air during the summer, since we spend the majority of our time cooped up inside avoiding the cold. Find a warm coat and wrap up warm!
22) Maximise your workout. If youâre likely to reduce the amount you train this summer, itâs wise to invest in some Personal Training to boost your workout and focus on the areas you really need.
23) Put some fast-tempo tracks on to motivate and get yourself in the mood. We personally love a bit of David Guetta or LMFAO to get the blood pumping.
24) Set your alarm early to get your workout over and done with at the start of the day, then plan an evening dinner out or trip out with friends to reward your early morning workout.
Best wishes
How 2 keep the habit? & What cardio exercises do you like? Why?
deva s
I exercise sporadically (can do a few times a week for a few weeks then go days or weeks without & start the cycle again). I want to exercise almost daily (at least 5 times a week) to get my heart into shape but the excuses keep coming up.
Don't like 2 exercise in public by self (feel embarrassed) and don't know anyone 2 workout with like this, not much room in the house 2 do a lot (but I do exercise 2 fit tv at times), can't do at night when there's a free class at a local church (have other obligations can't get out of), don't have much money for gym membership (which would be the best thing for me I think, especially if it's competitive with encouragement). I live in a country-hick type city where I don't think it would be safe on the streets & there's not much going on exercise wise.
Motivated by 90s+ dance music (when I used to be really into exercise). I like dancing, gymnastics, etc. but there's no room for the kind I like. Are there free/cheap clubs out there? Suggestions?
Answer
Simply buy a home fitness equipment and work on it like 45 min a session every other day.
Your money will be well spent, you just do your aerobics in private...
Rowing machine
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=897
Recumbent bike
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=144
Stepper
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=449
Treadmill
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=225
Elliptical
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=899
Just pick the one you like. I like the stepper and rowing machine myself, if they are not available, I run on the treadmill in the gym. (if you get one of those machines, you will not have to face the same problem - to line up in the gym LOL) How to keep the habit? If you do it regularly, it becomes a habit, if it's a habit, you don't have to keep it, habits are hard to break otherwise it's not called a habit... LOL
If you feel monotonous on those machines, let me introduce to you the...
... [[[ DANCE MAT ]]]
Source: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4135217&JRSource=nsa&nsa=1
There is also a girls website that talks about aerobic choices as well, hope you are interested:
"AEROBIC CHOICES
Aerobic classes (alternatively, dance to a DVD)
Biking (outdoors... not your cup of tea)
Biking (indoors, also called spinning)
Dancing (even to the radio!)
Jogging (outside or on the treadmill, or brisk walking)
Stairmaster (or running up and down stairs but make sure the stairs are "safe" for this purpose)
Running (outside or on the treadmill)
Rowing (indoor or on the river)
Skipping (jumping rope) â¦
...and there are many others... just be sure to start slowly and work your goal up to 20-30 minutes 3 days a week [it is necessary to keep your heart rate up, which helps burn stored fat] each day for whatever exercise you choose. In order to get the most benefit and the most fat loss, it is important to keep up the activity for at least 20-30 minutes
AND keep your heart rate up...REMEMBER YOUR TARGET HEART RATE IS 220 [minus] (Your Age) = Target Heart Rate [This number is the highest rate your heart should beat per minute during intense exercise...
However, you should try to keep your heart rate around 70-80% of that number during the whole workout]...
â¦you can do it, just give yourself some time. It does take time! Make sure you keep your diet in check too!"
Source: http://www.girlguides.org.nz/girlfrenz/go-fitness.asp#aerobic
==========================
Ryan has something to say about 10 good reasons not to quit your exercise:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/topshal.htm
...if your situation changed and allowed you to join a gym, it would be much easier for you to keep the habit as you said. It's not cheap or easy to run a gym, if there is anything free or cheap, they may be very small or located in remote areas, or with very few facilities and unattended (no instructors)... how about morning classes? I meet with my students early in the morning in order not to interfere with their daily routine.
==============>
Free download of DANCE music:
http://music.download.com/2001-8000_32-0.html?tag=MDL_nav_dir&
^_^ good luck
Simply buy a home fitness equipment and work on it like 45 min a session every other day.
Your money will be well spent, you just do your aerobics in private...
Rowing machine
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=897
Recumbent bike
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=144
Stepper
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=449
Treadmill
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=225
Elliptical
http://www.fitbiz.com.au/Product-Detail.asp?MCat=4&CategoryID=835&ProductLineID=899
Just pick the one you like. I like the stepper and rowing machine myself, if they are not available, I run on the treadmill in the gym. (if you get one of those machines, you will not have to face the same problem - to line up in the gym LOL) How to keep the habit? If you do it regularly, it becomes a habit, if it's a habit, you don't have to keep it, habits are hard to break otherwise it's not called a habit... LOL
If you feel monotonous on those machines, let me introduce to you the...
... [[[ DANCE MAT ]]]
Source: http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4135217&JRSource=nsa&nsa=1
There is also a girls website that talks about aerobic choices as well, hope you are interested:
"AEROBIC CHOICES
Aerobic classes (alternatively, dance to a DVD)
Biking (outdoors... not your cup of tea)
Biking (indoors, also called spinning)
Dancing (even to the radio!)
Jogging (outside or on the treadmill, or brisk walking)
Stairmaster (or running up and down stairs but make sure the stairs are "safe" for this purpose)
Running (outside or on the treadmill)
Rowing (indoor or on the river)
Skipping (jumping rope) â¦
...and there are many others... just be sure to start slowly and work your goal up to 20-30 minutes 3 days a week [it is necessary to keep your heart rate up, which helps burn stored fat] each day for whatever exercise you choose. In order to get the most benefit and the most fat loss, it is important to keep up the activity for at least 20-30 minutes
AND keep your heart rate up...REMEMBER YOUR TARGET HEART RATE IS 220 [minus] (Your Age) = Target Heart Rate [This number is the highest rate your heart should beat per minute during intense exercise...
However, you should try to keep your heart rate around 70-80% of that number during the whole workout]...
â¦you can do it, just give yourself some time. It does take time! Make sure you keep your diet in check too!"
Source: http://www.girlguides.org.nz/girlfrenz/go-fitness.asp#aerobic
==========================
Ryan has something to say about 10 good reasons not to quit your exercise:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/topshal.htm
...if your situation changed and allowed you to join a gym, it would be much easier for you to keep the habit as you said. It's not cheap or easy to run a gym, if there is anything free or cheap, they may be very small or located in remote areas, or with very few facilities and unattended (no instructors)... how about morning classes? I meet with my students early in the morning in order not to interfere with their daily routine.
==============>
Free download of DANCE music:
http://music.download.com/2001-8000_32-0.html?tag=MDL_nav_dir&
^_^ good luck
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