Comments on: 8 Ways to Motivate: Get Your Workout Done! http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/ exercise, workouts, running, yoga, aerobics, and health tips for busy parents Tue, 22 May 2012 13:10:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Stephanie http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7235 Stephanie Fri, 01 May 2009 22:21:22 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7235 These are excellent tips! Your post reminded me that there really aren't any good "excuses" for not exercising. I just need to lace up my shoes and get out there!!! <abbr><em>Stephanies last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/metropolitanmama/~3/hWK5PC24e2E/" rel="nofollow">Themed Weekend: Here Comes The Sun</a></abbr></em> These are excellent tips! Your post reminded me that there really aren’t any good “excuses” for not exercising. I just need to lace up my shoes and get out there!!!

Stephanies last blog post..Themed Weekend: Here Comes The Sun

]]> By: Merry http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7215 Merry Wed, 29 Apr 2009 03:31:30 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7215 Great tips! A variation on #8 might be to post your intention on an exercise forum or on your blog... then go back later to confirm that you actually did it. <abbr><em>Merrys last blog post..<a href="http://www.crankyfitness.com/2009/04/cupcake-dilemma-flowchart.html" rel="nofollow">The Cupcake Dilemma Flowchart</a></abbr></em> Great tips!
A variation on #8 might be to post your intention on an exercise forum or on your blog… then go back later to confirm that you actually did it.

Merrys last blog post..The Cupcake Dilemma Flowchart

]]> By: Fitarella http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7212 Fitarella Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:36:50 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7212 Phone a friend - YES! I just enlisted (ok, coerced) my friend into morning workouts with me. Being accountable to her definitely helps get me out of bed! <abbr><em>Fitarellas last blog post..<a href="http://fitarella.com/?p=200" rel="nofollow">Just get out the door!</a></abbr></em> Phone a friend – YES! I just enlisted (ok, coerced) my friend into morning workouts with me. Being accountable to her definitely helps get me out of bed!

Fitarellas last blog post..Just get out the door!

]]> By: MizFit http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7211 MizFit Tue, 28 Apr 2009 10:27:48 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7211 yesyesyes! it is this simple (to lay out) and so hard (some days, for me, to put into motion)! <abbr><em>MizFits last blog post..<a href="http://mizfitonline.com/2009/04/28/jyze-wind-up-fit/" rel="nofollow">Jyze: wind up fit!</a></abbr></em> yesyesyes! it is this simple (to lay out) and so hard (some days, for me, to put into motion)!

MizFits last blog post..Jyze: wind up fit!

]]> By: Jenna http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7209 Jenna Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:33:37 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7209 I can't tell you how many times #1 has come to my rescue. Once I realize I'm in my workout clothes, I just can't get on with the day until I'm done. I can’t tell you how many times #1 has come to my rescue. Once I realize I’m in my workout clothes, I just can’t get on with the day until I’m done.

]]> By: kirwin http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7194 kirwin Mon, 27 Apr 2009 14:03:58 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7194 Great post! My gym time is usally 5:30 am, while my kids and DH are still sleeping. Last year, for 6 months, I was consistent about going every morning (well...Mon-Fri.) Anyhow, when people asked how I managed to get up that early, I told them my rule: <b>I only allow myself to hit the snooze one time. No more than that.</b> And it works! Now, if I can just get myself back in that morning routine... <abbr><em>kirwins last blog post..<a href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/gracefulcreative1blogspotcom/~3/9Yqmnq2q4gM/edit-add-appreciate_26.html" rel="nofollow">Edit, Add, Appreciate</a></abbr></em> Great post! My gym time is usally 5:30 am, while my kids and DH are still sleeping. Last year, for 6 months, I was consistent about going every morning (well…Mon-Fri.) Anyhow, when people asked how I managed to get up that early, I told them my rule: I only allow myself to hit the snooze one time. No more than that. And it works!

Now, if I can just get myself back in that morning routine…

kirwins last blog post..Edit, Add, Appreciate

]]> By: CHER http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7193 CHER Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:48:32 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7193 I like #5 as well. Just starting it, I always seem to want to continue!!! <abbr><em>CHERs last blog post..<a href="http://cherishable73.blogspot.com/2009/04/blog-of-remarkable-woman.html" rel="nofollow">The Blog of A Remarkable Woman</a></abbr></em> I like #5 as well. Just starting it, I always seem to want to continue!!!

CHERs last blog post..The Blog of A Remarkable Woman

]]> By: ZumeWalk - walking step by step to fitness. » Blog Archive » WorkOut Mommy - Eight Ways to Stay Motivated. http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7192 ZumeWalk - walking step by step to fitness. » Blog Archive » WorkOut Mommy - Eight Ways to Stay Motivated. Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:47:28 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7192 [...] Well, it’s a actually a guest post from friend and fellow blogger, Amy Sullivan at Feasibly Fit Mom, “8 Ways to Motivate: Get Your Workout Done!” [...] [...] Well, it’s a actually a guest post from friend and fellow blogger, Amy Sullivan at Feasibly Fit Mom, “8 Ways to Motivate: Get Your Workout Done!” [...]

]]> By: Amy - BiteTheRabbit http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7191 Amy - BiteTheRabbit Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:39:52 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7191 Oooh! What a great post and so timely for me (Monday morning). I am definitely lacking some motivation today after a rough night with my 3 month old! <abbr><em>Amy - BiteTheRabbits last blog post..<a href="http://www.bitetherabbit.com/bitetherabbit/2009/04/life-lessons-with-a-preschooler.html" rel="nofollow">Life Lessons with a Preschooler</a></abbr></em> Oooh! What a great post and so timely for me (Monday morning). I am definitely lacking some motivation today after a rough night with my 3 month old!

Amy – BiteTheRabbits last blog post..Life Lessons with a Preschooler

]]> By: JMJ http://workoutmommy.com/2009/04/27/8-ways-to-motivate-get-your-workout-done/comment-page-1/#comment-7190 JMJ Mon, 27 Apr 2009 13:26:09 +0000 http://workoutmommy.com/?p=2747#comment-7190 Great post! Love tip #5. When my clients workout on their own, I often tell them to start their warm-up and get moving and see how they feel after the warmup. Most of the time, that sluggish feeling goes away when you get warmed up. Just like the great quote "80% of success is just showing up." So I always tell them to just show up at the gym, start the warm and then see how you feel. 8 times out of 10, the warm up motivates them to get through a routine. Great post! Love tip #5. When my clients workout on their own, I often tell them to start their warm-up and get moving and see how they feel after the warmup. Most of the time, that sluggish feeling goes away when you get warmed up. Just like the great quote “80% of success is just showing up.” So I always tell them to just show up at the gym, start the warm and then see how you feel. 8 times out of 10, the warm up motivates them to get through a routine.

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