Motivation

Doozer · **Motivation**

What keeps you motivated in the gym? What motivates you to do more? What do you tell yourself when you're working out?

Doozer · 10-26-2006, 04:47 PM

bumping up!

momma2boys · 10-26-2006, 08:51 PM

My motivation while working out is the end of it!!

My motivation to do more is the way I feel after a good work out. I feel so relieved, accomplished, and though I may be tired I feel so much better. I think I'm probably nicer to be around because I can work all that stress out!

While working out I usualy listen to some type of music, or just use the time to think. Or whatever to take my mind off of the time I have left (especially when using the elyptical machine!)

Doozer · 10-27-2006, 06:16 AM

Internally my motivation is to feel stronger and not so slouchy anymore. I love lifting weights and seeing my body transform....however I haven't quite gotten there yet. I also have a size eight wardrobe waiting to be worn again!

Other motivating factors for me are:

1) to set an example for the kids; they know both mommy and daddy go to the gym and "get big muscles"
2) I am going home in a few weeks and need to tone up a bit!
3) there is a Mommysavers reunion this spring...need to tone up for that too
4) and like Erin said, I love the feeling of accomplishment. I Love knowing I pushed my body and made it through!!!

....oh and the guilt factor seems to be alleviated when I am staring at a big moist delicious brownie after my workouts!! LOL