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Pushing through
I have been putting my insomnia to use and running in the gym at night or lifting weights. Overall, I like working out and physical activity. I am not very coordinated so it makes it hard for me to have fun doing any of the "new and exciting" workouts that are supposed to keep you motivated and going back for more.
When I workout, I get to a point where I just want to stop. I don't mean the "oh my sweet elephants, if I do anymore, I am going to pass out!" I mean the whiny brat voice that says, "But I don't WANNNA!"
So, I am asking the exercise gurus and the novices alike, what do you do to keep yourself going and push through this point?
I was able to ignore it the other night and ran two whole miles, which for me is amazing. First time ever! However, I am not sure how long I will be able to do this. I am looking for new ideas, I know the basic tricks:
*play upbeat music
*think of the accomplishments
*set time limits
So, I need something beyond this. If you are going to suggest any of these things, expand on them. How do you make them your own? Hell, even suggest new music. I want to finally reach my goals this year. But I need a way to stay motivated while I am working out, I think others could benefit from the sharing of ideas. Hopefully, someone will have something I haven't thought of, I am willing to try new ideas.
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Frivolity, at the edge of a Moral Swamp, hears Hymn-Singing in the Distance and dons the Galoshes of Remorse. ~Edward Gorey
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