tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post3717658812222541085..comments2023-06-26T05:55:19.085-07:00Comments on The Fitness Freak: Motivation to WorkoutTheFitnessFreakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11819929291121641434noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-8940053036809427402010-06-06T16:25:15.221-07:002010-06-06T16:25:15.221-07:00nicole, love this post! love seeing your stash of...nicole, love this post! love seeing your stash of stuff and the library, good tip. i forget that the libr even exists LOL<br /><br />ok girl it's so freakin hot here like 114-115F<br /><br />so i will take the "hot spell" omg just 36 hrs away!<br />xoAverie @ Averie Cookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647528150210772859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-70172109350476471382010-06-04T09:42:11.922-07:002010-06-04T09:42:11.922-07:00This is an excellent post! Sometimes I really need...This is an excellent post! Sometimes I really need to get myself out of a fitness rut..I never skip workouts, but sometimes its super tough to get myself excited about working out! New music on my ipod, new sneaks and some fun new toys are fitness clothes always help!!Laury@TheFitnessDishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06093087311800834698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-65872394388252586402010-06-03T14:40:16.864-07:002010-06-03T14:40:16.864-07:00I'm so glad it inspired you Sharanya! Now I...I'm so glad it inspired you Sharanya! Now I'm even more excited for September, it sounds great!<br /><br />NicoleTheFitnessFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819929291121641434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-76708466308281509072010-06-03T13:31:42.537-07:002010-06-03T13:31:42.537-07:00Nicole:
Very Inspiring post.i totally agree with y...Nicole:<br />Very Inspiring post.i totally agree with you its should be made a priority or it gets u nowhere esp for me.Consistency matters too.I have beeen at it since sept beautifully toned up with abs no weightloss(May be soon..tsk.tsk..)My son is in Kindergarten and thats exactly what I do,I run to the gym the min his bus leaves and he goes for half day too.I get 1cardio and a stretch class done sometimes a bit more.There is so much more energy after that...<br />My fav work out now is Bosu,Kickboxing and Pilates.I torture myself with bootcamp too once a week.<br />SharanyaSharanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07248384865453955634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-31444435149206702492010-05-31T08:23:01.185-07:002010-05-31T08:23:01.185-07:00I'm so glad it motivated you Sport! Have fun w...I'm so glad it motivated you Sport! Have fun with your workouts!TheFitnessFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819929291121641434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-88849594817733718602010-05-31T05:02:03.097-07:002010-05-31T05:02:03.097-07:00Thanks for this great post.I used to exercise 6 da...Thanks for this great post.I used to exercise 6 days a week. This last month, I wasn't motivated anymore and I workout only 2 days a week. Your post reminded me to look at my photo before beginning my workout journey and well I don't want to go back to that flabby look. So I'm motivated more than ever to workout 6 days a week.Sporthttp://www.Wellbeinguniverse.com/sport.htmlnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-61857815657922664392010-05-30T12:09:14.995-07:002010-05-30T12:09:14.995-07:00Alexis, 6 days always : ) I thought Bollywood was ...Alexis, 6 days always : ) I thought Bollywood was fun. It's good for my rest weeks.<br /><br />Kristine, Good idea! I hope the contest went well : )<br /><br />Coby, Way to go! Keep with it you're doing so great! It helps that you're tall and beautiful inside and out to begin with : )<br /><br />Megan, Thanks! Yes, something is ALWAYS better than nothing!TheFitnessFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819929291121641434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-39592972461958133092010-05-29T11:36:10.496-07:002010-05-29T11:36:10.496-07:00thanks for this post Nicole :) i know i've ask...thanks for this post Nicole :) i know i've asked you a bunch about this topic! I recently rearranged our office/guest room and organized my weights, yoga mat, and ball. Now I feel like there is lots of space to do those workouts! I also have a pass to the gym too! The thing that has been keeping me motivated lately is that I just need to MOVE and incorporate fitness into my life every day...it doesn't have to be the perfect workout every time. Doing something is usually better than me skipping a workout entirely :) right? keep up the good work!Meganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158719604123487634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-8711074698881121682010-05-29T08:13:44.406-07:002010-05-29T08:13:44.406-07:00Seeing results is what motivates me! I'm back...Seeing results is what motivates me! I'm back to my pre-baby weight, my booty is a little firmer and narrower,and my clothes fit again - it makes me want to keep doing it! Just knowing that what I'm doing is working makes me want to keep doing it.Cobyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704408483741211604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-47707147094681682172010-05-28T11:36:42.027-07:002010-05-28T11:36:42.027-07:00Great tips! I had a bunch of pictures of my fellow...Great tips! I had a bunch of pictures of my fellow fitness girls posted next to my treadmill during contest prep! haKristine @ Busy But Healthyhttp://busybuthealthyshow.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-964908978790822672010-05-28T07:35:34.357-07:002010-05-28T07:35:34.357-07:00Motivation is sometime a challenge. There are days...Motivation is sometime a challenge. There are days when you are just too tired to do anything, but you know you want and need to workout. For me, it's pretty much using willpower and psyching myself up. For example, yesterday I was tired and the idea of going to the gym to do some cardio was daunting to me. Then I though about it a few minutes (the usual should I go or not go debate) and was able to convince myself that it's better to just go, and do ANYTHING instead of nothing. Sometimes you surprise yourself that once you get on that treadmill or elliptical you find the energy to do 40 minutes instead of 30, or whatever you usually do. It's all a mental game. My favorite trainer, Chalene Johnson, always says in her videos that you have to think about what you want more... to be healthy and have the body you want or to sit in front of the TV and eat that cake, chips, or whatever you would do instead. Simply, you have to ask yourself "What do I want more?"<br /><br />My favorite workout is always a Chalene workout like her Extreme videos or Turbo Jam, but as a generalization, I love belly dancing and Bollywood dance workouts that you can find on FitTV. They may not get your heart rate up like a good run, but they're fun and at the end I always have a smile. Sometimes elevating your mood and finding peace at the end of the day is just as important as getting your heart rate up.<br /><br />As for me, exercise is always a priority whether it's at the gym or hitting a tennis ball around with my father. Six days a week baby!Alexishttp://cleaneatingfoodie.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-29859178812248778752010-05-27T21:43:05.102-07:002010-05-27T21:43:05.102-07:00Thank you for the encouraging words Leslie! You ar...Thank you for the encouraging words Leslie! You are always so sweet : )<br /><br />I agree, the morning is the way to go! Congrats on 13 years!!<br /><br />NicoleTheFitnessFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819929291121641434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-26075258441799940922010-05-27T20:47:36.968-07:002010-05-27T20:47:36.968-07:00Very inspiring post, Nicole. I have been a regular...Very inspiring post, Nicole. I have been a regular exerciser for nearly 13 years!! My anniversary is this October:) I LOVE to walk outside. It is therapy for me...plus a great way to keep my weight down. <br /><br />I also have DVD's {love the FIRM!} and I have a bench, weights and lots of books. Plus Oxygen mag. articles.<br /><br />I workout in the morning...otherwise it would never get done!<br /><br />Keep up the inspiration! Love it!<br /><br />Lesliescrapwordsmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11643969932237955981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-86756122985531269982010-05-27T20:45:13.724-07:002010-05-27T20:45:13.724-07:00Hey Maria!
Yep, I used to hang out on the forums ...Hey Maria!<br /><br />Yep, I used to hang out on the forums all the time. I actually reminded myself of it when I wrote this post so I may be lurking there again : )<br /><br />A motivation poster board is a great idea! <br /><br />Thanks for reading,<br /><br />NicoleTheFitnessFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819929291121641434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-16564268223007581302010-05-27T19:47:43.503-07:002010-05-27T19:47:43.503-07:00Hey Nicole,
Great Post! I didn't realize yo...Hey Nicole,<br /><br />Great Post! I didn't realize you were a VFer too! I have a "motivation" poster board in my workout room with pictures and phrases to keep me inspired!<br /><br />MariaMaria@HuffandBuffhttp://www.huffandbuff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-69959248084468331382010-05-27T16:59:24.240-07:002010-05-27T16:59:24.240-07:00Yep Kelly, I treat my workout as an appointment as...Yep Kelly, I treat my workout as an appointment as well. It would take something life threatening to skip it : )TheFitnessFreakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11819929291121641434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3417288485054487030.post-18917682297970177582010-05-27T16:46:05.376-07:002010-05-27T16:46:05.376-07:00I agree, if you don't make it a priority it do...I agree, if you don't make it a priority it doesn't happen. I have a planner that is my life. At the very top line of every day I go through and write "workout:" Before I start each week I go through and fill each day out. Then it is on my planner at the top before everything else. If something urgent comes up then it has to be rescheduled. It is a(n) (almost) daily appt that can't be missed.Kelly Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03307646060818910727noreply@blogger.com