frenchfriedshrimp
New Member
I would like to see some type of basic rotation schedule or something. I am stuck in a rut and desperately need some motivation. I crave something different.
Frenchfriedshrimp
Frenchfriedshrimp
MOTIVATION
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Cathe,
I'm curious about this also. Do you ever go through periods when you struggle to workout? Do you ever have to re-motivate yourself? If you do, could you share with us how you deal with the times you just don't want to exercise? I'm not asking about a few days of needed rest, I'm asking about a longer period of time when you just aren't motivated at all. (Even when looking at pictures of people you look up to doesn't work, as already suggested.)
Thanks in advance for any advice you have.
Deanna
I'm curious about this also. Do you ever go through periods when you struggle to workout? Do you ever have to re-motivate yourself? If you do, could you share with us how you deal with the times you just don't want to exercise? I'm not asking about a few days of needed rest, I'm asking about a longer period of time when you just aren't motivated at all. (Even when looking at pictures of people you look up to doesn't work, as already suggested.)
Thanks in advance for any advice you have.
Deanna
scm
Cathlete
I just look at a picture of Cathe for my motivation. It's more than enough to get me up off my a$$ & work hard.
Me too. Its something to strive for. Here is a link that shows Cathe at her gym.
http://www.videofitness.com/features/cathetrip/cathe.php
Susan C.M.
Me too. Its something to strive for. Here is a link that shows Cathe at her gym.
http://www.videofitness.com/features/cathetrip/cathe.php
Susan C.M.
frenchfriedshrimp
New Member
I'm sorry I did not post much more information, so here goes:
Currently I do cardio at least three times/week, weights at least two, and some yoga. I have cathe's body blast videos, and intensity max videos. I also have lots of firm videos.
Pictures of Cathe also motivate me, but then I look at my body and get depressed. Don't get me wrong, I'm a size 5/6 sometimes a 4 (with stretch). But there are lots of times (like now) when I seriously lack motivation. HELP!!!! I found some sites with rotation schedules (www.fitnessvideofanatics.com) thanks to some other forum members. And that has helped! BUT I still have the MOTIVATION PROBLEMS!!
Currently I do cardio at least three times/week, weights at least two, and some yoga. I have cathe's body blast videos, and intensity max videos. I also have lots of firm videos.
Pictures of Cathe also motivate me, but then I look at my body and get depressed. Don't get me wrong, I'm a size 5/6 sometimes a 4 (with stretch). But there are lots of times (like now) when I seriously lack motivation. HELP!!!! I found some sites with rotation schedules (www.fitnessvideofanatics.com) thanks to some other forum members. And that has helped! BUT I still have the MOTIVATION PROBLEMS!!
Aquajock
Cathlete
Hi, FrenchFriedShrimp -
I sincerely believe that we can give you positive input, and suggestions for a motivating rotation, only to a certain degree. At some point, motivation has to come from inside. True motivation cannot come from others; it must come from within. We can be here to validate your efforts and share what has worked for each of us individually, but there comes a point where it must be said, "If it is to be, it is up to me."
IMHO, what might work for you as an external motivator is to create a 4-week Shrimp's Favorite Workouts schedule. Forget about outcome-based rotations that promise high-falutin' body shaping results. Simple select your favorite cardio and strength workouts, and DO THESE FOR FOUR WEEKS. If that means you repeat a few workouts or modes, so what? Me, if I don't do Circuit Max, I-Max The Original, and my special Hi/Lo Hell mish-moshes at least twice each per month I get the heebie jeebies. And if I don't do the Boot Camp cardio-only premix at least six times a month . . . ibid.
I think we often forget that working out can be fun as well as . . . well, work. And given your current selection of DVDs and vids, I have no doubt that you can crank up a really fun, enjoyable schedule.
Motivation is a tricky thing. There will always be times when there's a scheduled workout session that you just don't feel like doing. There will always be times when you work out from a sense of duty rather than eager anticipation. And that is perfectly okay. Just as long as you do it, or do something, you'll get the eager anticipation back.
I hope this hasn't turned into a screed. Probably it has, a little bit. But I stand by my suggestion to take a few minutes, select Shrimps Four-Week Faves, and do them. And let us know how that comes out.
A-Jock
I sincerely believe that we can give you positive input, and suggestions for a motivating rotation, only to a certain degree. At some point, motivation has to come from inside. True motivation cannot come from others; it must come from within. We can be here to validate your efforts and share what has worked for each of us individually, but there comes a point where it must be said, "If it is to be, it is up to me."
IMHO, what might work for you as an external motivator is to create a 4-week Shrimp's Favorite Workouts schedule. Forget about outcome-based rotations that promise high-falutin' body shaping results. Simple select your favorite cardio and strength workouts, and DO THESE FOR FOUR WEEKS. If that means you repeat a few workouts or modes, so what? Me, if I don't do Circuit Max, I-Max The Original, and my special Hi/Lo Hell mish-moshes at least twice each per month I get the heebie jeebies. And if I don't do the Boot Camp cardio-only premix at least six times a month . . . ibid.
I think we often forget that working out can be fun as well as . . . well, work. And given your current selection of DVDs and vids, I have no doubt that you can crank up a really fun, enjoyable schedule.
Motivation is a tricky thing. There will always be times when there's a scheduled workout session that you just don't feel like doing. There will always be times when you work out from a sense of duty rather than eager anticipation. And that is perfectly okay. Just as long as you do it, or do something, you'll get the eager anticipation back.
I hope this hasn't turned into a screed. Probably it has, a little bit. But I stand by my suggestion to take a few minutes, select Shrimps Four-Week Faves, and do them. And let us know how that comes out.
A-Jock
JMFRANE
Cathlete
A-jock,
Very well said. I couldn't agree with you more. There are days that I don't really feel like working out so I just do what ever makes me happy. And, sometimes I'll tell myself-just do it for 10 minutes. And, I always go longer because once you get going on a favorite it is hard to stop and you get all energized.
Joanne
Very well said. I couldn't agree with you more. There are days that I don't really feel like working out so I just do what ever makes me happy. And, sometimes I'll tell myself-just do it for 10 minutes. And, I always go longer because once you get going on a favorite it is hard to stop and you get all energized.
Joanne
frenchfriedshrimp
New Member
Thank you A-jock. I've never thought of that: "working out can be fun". I guess I could do a workout I do like for 4 weeks. I mean, at least I am doing something, right! I guess I have programmed myself into thinking "if you don't like it, you must need it". For instance, I hate to do french presses, because I probably need them.
Anyway A-jock and everyone else, you have helped me very much. I am glad that I am not the only one wondering about MOTIVATION. Sometimes it just helps to hear encouraging words. I will try that 4 week rotation and check back. I feel renewed already!
Thanks
frenchfriedshrimp ;-)
Anyway A-jock and everyone else, you have helped me very much. I am glad that I am not the only one wondering about MOTIVATION. Sometimes it just helps to hear encouraging words. I will try that 4 week rotation and check back. I feel renewed already!
Thanks
frenchfriedshrimp ;-)