If it feels so good, why don't I do it all of the time?

[cheapie]

working out that is. i have the make-a-wish (http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=874515#post874515) ride coming up in a month or so and i've been exercising like mad in an attempt to make the ride easier. i've worked out nearly every day and have dropped almost 10 pounds.

the workouts are fun, i feel great afterwards, i'm more alert in the mornings, i'm sleeping well, and my appetite has skyrocketed.

the question is: if i enjoy it so much and it has very tangible and visible benefits, why is it so hard to keep doing it once you achieve your goal?

[gear02]

Because it hurts WHILE you're doing it.

[ialsohaveadream]

Because you already have a woman. :)

I'm exercising much more now that I'm single.

[attgig]

man.... i need a kick in the rear! i was sick for a couple weeks during my vacation, and since i've come back, it seems like almost nothing can get me working out. i've been feeling more lethargic, and have been feeling nasty...but when it comes down to choosing to work out vs, just going home and being a bum, i always choose the latter.

if someone can bug me and yell at me to go out and excercise, it would be much appreciated.

[cruelpupet]

once your in a routine its easy to do it...once you break that routine...just try getting me out of this chair!

I need to start that routine again :(

[cheapie]

Because it hurts WHILE you're doing it.


man...i don't know. once i put the clothes on and start working out i enjoy it. the pain is usually good. esp. when you're lifting or riding. usually when i work out i do it for longer than i planned because i'm enjoying it so much. however, i do hate running. i only run if it's my only option and that kind of pain sucks. there's really nothing i enjoy about it.



the hardest part is convincing myself it's worth getting out of bed early, or skipping lunch w/my friends.

[nickel]

working out that is. i have the make-a-wish (http://www.gotapex.com/forums/showthread.php?p=874515#post874515) ride coming up in a month or so and i've been exercising like mad in an attempt to make the ride easier. i've worked out nearly every day and have dropped almost 10 pounds.

the workouts are fun, i feel great afterwards, i'm more alert in the mornings, i'm sleeping well, and my appetite has skyrocketed.

the question is: if i enjoy it so much and it has very tangible and visible benefits, why is it so hard to keep doing it once you achieve your goal?
good, because the world needs more lerts :D

[ooBaKeep]

I don't know either. I love to do anything physical, but rarely do it. I much prefer working out with others. Working out or exercising by myself is boring! I think we are just busy and let life's priorities take control.

Many, many, did I say many?... years ago I was an aerobic instructor and trainer. I can tell you it was much easier and enjoyable doing a job and getting paid for it rather than kicking myself in gear each day and doing it for myself.

Cheapie... you keep going and have fun. Stay in touch on your progress, maybe we can help you stay motivated. :)

Happy exercising,

[cheapie]

good, because the world needs more lerts :D


:bonk:

no more jokes for you! you come back ONE YEAR!

[CrystalDuck]

It's really hard for me to motivate myself as well. What works best for me? Telling myself "Just do it, &*^%$#@#" Everybody needs a mantra.

[brainsmile]

I'm back in the saddle so to speak. I try to do 1000 crunches every other night and then on the off nights I'm doing 250 push ups

[Gothic Girl]

Because you figure that since you've reached your goal, you can slack off. But be careful on your ride, I just heard about a dude who got hit and killed while riding a bike from San Diego to (I think) Chicago or something.

[cheapie]

I'm back in the saddle so to speak. I try to do 1000 crunches every other night and then on the off nights I'm doing 250 push ups


1000 crunches? how long does that take?


Because you figure that since you've reached your goal, you can slack off. But be careful on your ride, I just heard about a dude who got hit and killed while riding a bike from San Diego to (I think) Chicago or something.

:gle:

[attgig]

I'm back in the saddle so to speak. I try to do 1000 crunches every other night and then on the off nights I'm doing 250 push ups

forget the 1k crunches.... go grab 8 minute abs.... the freakin most painful 4 minutes i've experienced (first 4 minutes go buy ok...the last 4... geez!)

[Burzhui]

1000 crunches? how long does that take?



:gle:


total or in several sets? or all in one time?

Because i can do a max of 100 pushups per set and let me tell you that's a lot of damn pushups. Guiness book of records has some guy that did like 24,000 pushups in one go

[ialsohaveadream]

total in several reps? or all in one time?

Because i can do a max of 100 pushups per rep and let me tell you that's a lot of damn pushups. Guiness book of records has some guy that did like 24,000 pushups in one go
My arms start wobbling when I get to about 90. I've never cracked 100 in a set.

And I think I might vomit if I tried 1000 crunches in one sitting. I can do about 75 at a time, and then I have to switch to something else.

[brainsmile]

total in several reps? or all in one time?

Because i can do a max of 100 pushups per rep and let me tell you that's a lot of damn pushups. Guiness book of records has some guy that did like 24,000 pushups in one go
I usually do sets of 100 with 15 second rests. It usually takes one ReplayTV show (friends/everybody loves raymond or whatever) so about 20 min.

As for pushups usually 50 a set with longer rests... usually about 1-3 min depending on if I'm distracted by what's on tv.

[Burzhui]

I usually do sets of 100 with 15 second rests. It usually takes one ReplayTV show (friends/everybody loves raymond or whatever) so about 20 min.

As for pushups usually 50 a set with longer rests... usually about 1-3 min depending on if I'm distracted by what's on tv.

that's good bro :)

[guiseppewv]

I usually do sets of 100 with 15 second rests. It usually takes one ReplayTV show (friends/everybody loves raymond or whatever) so about 20 min.


Most impressive. :) 1000 is a lot of crunches to do in one workout.

[Grafalgar]

Getting avlena up and out of bed in the mornin' for a workout is way difficult :P 'Tis the only reason I keep going .. I know I'm not the only one doing it >=)