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

cheapie · 06-26-2005, 03:48 PM

working out that is. i have the make-a-wish 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 · 06-26-2005, 04:05 PM

Because it hurts WHILE you're doing it.

ialsohaveadream · 06-26-2005, 04:29 PM

Because you already have a woman.

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

attgig · 06-26-2005, 05:37 PM

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 · 06-26-2005, 05:42 PM

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 · 06-26-2005, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gear02

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 · 06-26-2005, 07:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheapie

working out that is. i have the make-a-wish 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

ooBaKeep · 06-26-2005, 08:45 PM

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 · 06-26-2005, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by nickel

good, because the world needs more lerts

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

CrystalDuck · 06-26-2005, 10:55 PM

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 · 06-27-2005, 12:13 AM

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 · 06-27-2005, 04:12 AM

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 · 06-27-2005, 06:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

1000 crunches? how long does that take?

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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.

attgig · 06-27-2005, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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

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 · 06-27-2005, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cheapie

1000 crunches? how long does that take?

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 · 06-27-2005, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burzhui

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 · 06-27-2005, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burzhui

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 · 06-28-2005, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainsmile

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 · 06-28-2005, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brainsmile

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 · 06-28-2005, 07:45 PM

Getting avlena up and out of bed in the mornin' for a workout is way difficult

'Tis the only reason I keep going .. I know I'm not the only one doing it >=)

06-26-2005, 03:48 PM	#1
cheapie Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: raising my pimp hand strong Posts: 13,038	If it feels so good, why don't I do it all of the time? working out that is. i have the make-a-wish 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? __________________ 70% of the world is covered by water. The rest is covered by Bob Sanders

06-26-2005, 04:29 PM	#3
ialsohaveadream Fleet Admiral Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: FL Posts: 8,077	Because you already have a woman. I'm exercising much more now that I'm single. __________________ Web log

06-26-2005, 05:37 PM	#4
attgig Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: the burbs of baltimore Posts: 11,924	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. __________________

06-26-2005, 05:42 PM	#5
cruelpupet Admiral Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: NYC Posts: 6,302	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 __________________ Am I alone here? Is that it? Am I the only one who sees. Maybe we can learn to be just like him. Wear a little uniform. Yes, sir. No, sir. Thank you, sir.

06-26-2005, 08:45 PM	#8
ooBaKeep Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: East of I-5 Posts: 767	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, __________________ Peek-a-Boo! I don't think a little kid should be punished for somethin' he learned from a parrot! ~ Dennis the Menace

06-26-2005, 04:05 PM	#2
gear02 Admiral Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 7,223	Because it hurts WHILE you're doing it.

06-26-2005, 10:55 PM	#10
CrystalDuck Lieutenant Junior Grade Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 163	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. __________________

06-27-2005, 12:13 AM	#11
brainsmile Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: woah... why is welfareloser here with me so early in the morning and more importantly why am I wearing her clothes?!? Posts: 13,754	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 __________________ ********************************** DCM #1 (Founder) "Nobody beats Vitus Gerulaitis 18 times in a row." - Vitus Gerulaitis on beating Jimmy Connors after 17 failed attempts.

06-27-2005, 04:12 AM	#12
Gothic Girl Rear Admiral Lower Half Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Somewhere else that's similar to hell... kind of... maybe Posts: 2,362	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.

06-28-2005, 07:45 PM	#20
Grafalgar Lieutenant Join Date: Dec 2002 Posts: 373	Getting avlena up and out of bed in the mornin' for a workout is way difficult 'Tis the only reason I keep going .. I know I'm not the only one doing it >=)

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