Hello All,
It's been awhile since I've been at the forums; about 4 months actually! AND... about that long since i've swum regularly as well!
This, for the last few years, has been my pattern. I will get into a groove and get into decent shape, then something will happen, i.e. I'll get sick, go on vacation, have a really busy week or two and not be able to go workout, holidays, etc.. and I'll lose it completely for about 2-4 months.. then it starts all over again.
Regardless, I ALWAYS find the pool calling my name after awhile until I absolutely have to get in it again, then of course remember how good it feels to be swimming..
My question is if anyone else has had similar issues with working out regularly, and what they have done, if anything, to overcome this?
Any hints or tricks to help get myself over the little hump and back into the pool quickly before I backslide would be GREATLY appreciated. (I am currently working on self discipline), and any hints on that would be great as well! ;)
Jeanette.
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I know we posted at about the same time... but, "saying motivated" and "getting motivated" are two different things.
Get motivated by making goals and attempting to achieve them.
Stay motivated by achieving them.
If you're not achieving your goals you will become unmotivated. My advise to 'take it easy' is intended for someone who's become unmotivated after months of effort. I think jswim has goals. I believe (by the question) that they're too high.
I know we posted at about the same time... but, "saying motivated" and "getting motivated" are two different things.
Get motivated by making goals and attempting to achieve them.
Stay motivated by achieving them.
If you're not achieving your goals you will become unmotivated. My advise to 'take it easy' is intended for someone who's become unmotivated after months of effort. I think jswim has goals. I believe (by the question) that they're too high.
