I have a motivation problem. I'm beginning to run again, but I absolutely hate it. I'll run a mile nonstop, but during the duration of that mile, I want to stop. I stop immediately after the one mile. I want to keep going, but because of my hatred of running, I stop. I'm capable of continuing the run, but I'm just not motivated to.
you can run a whole mile nonstop? that doesnt sound like a motivation problem.. you should be very proud of yourself! I'm not sure if you're running to lose weight or just to run. Either way you should think of how healthy your keeping your body.
Music
Setting fitness goals and rewards for reaching the goals
However, I'm going on another tangent - exercise should be fun. If you continue to absolutely hate it, ditch running and try something else - or alternate running with more enjoyable activities. Life is too short to not enjoy what you are doing!
I kept trying different things until I found activities that "fit" me. Running would never be one of my top 10!!!
Lately its knowing that each mile I run takes me farther away from heart disease, diabetes, etc.. and moves me toward making my healthy habits lifelong. This has helped particularly this week when I've had to run on a treadmill, which is hard for me.
I work out at the gym I work at. We have a cardio cinema so watching a movie (sometimes all the way through) helps motivate me. They play a lot of good movies that I enjoy.
Running is hard when you first start. It's worth sticking it out for a month or so to adjust, ad it becomes actually enjoyable . But if you can run a mile or more without feeling like you're dying, but you just hate it anyway, maybe you need a different workout?
I don't know because I actually enjoy running. Do you think you would enjoy rollerblading or rock climbing or anything? Maybe running just isn't your thing.
One time I was on the elliptical...which is my fav...and I usually only do 30 min but when i reached 30 min across the screen flashed "50% complete" and I thought "50%?". I think I can go all the way. Further along the way I felt like I would fall off and then I saw 80% complete. I just kept talking myself into staying on. I was actually amazed with myself when I was done and saw that I had done 4 miles!!!
music and thinking about that bikini i will be wearing in May IF I can continue to workout each day and that pushes me...one day at a time, one day at a time.
I work out on my treadmill at home, and I've found I do better when I'm completely distracted from my workout. I try to lose myself in my music. If I'm busy lip-syncing to a showtune (or whatever I'm in the mood for) the miles fly by a lot easier. Plus, it's more enjoyable and I don't have to work as hard to convince myself to do it. I know I look like an idiot, but no one's allowed in the room with the treadmill when I'm working out. No worries!
Definitely find an exercise that you enjoy first and foremost, specially it sounds like you really hate running, therefore you won't want to stick to it...
I love running, I had a bit of a hiatus, and now I'm wondering why I did that...I'm super happy I'm back at it...
What keeps me motivated is spite. I have always been one to start something but not finish it, or heck most times I didn't even start it. Everything always sounds like a good idea, but making yourself do something is a different story. So about a month or so ago I was once again talking about starting a diet and working out, and my dear husband just kind of snickered. I am sure because he has heard it a thousand times but for some reason that little snicker made me think "I'll show you". So I started about two weeks ago doing cardio in the morning, haven't started any dieting besides no fast food and no cokes. I do still find it hard to make myself wake up early to exercise, when sleep is so much more appealing at 4AM. I guess I need to stay mad to stay motivated.
What motivates you?
You library might even carry it.
