Tips on how to get up and go to the gym

[Einarthl]

Hi guys! So lately (about a week ago) I started going again to the gym but in the very morning and I really had problems getting up from the bed so I want to share with you guys some tips I did to motivate myself.

- Remind yourself why you are trying to lose weight.
- Take a shower.
- Eat an energizing breakfast.
- Make a good-ass playlist. (I love rock but eminem just gives me the motivation I need)
- Sleep well.

 

[michaelshine]

Hi guys! So lately (about a week ago) I started going again to the gym but in the very morning and I really had problems getting up from the bed so I want to share with you guys some tips I did to motivate myself.

- Remind yourself why you are trying to lose weight.
- Take a shower.
- Eat an energizing breakfast.
- Make a good-ass playlist. (I love rock but eminem just gives me the motivation I need)
- Sleep well.

Excellent advice. I need to get myself back into gear with this.

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[Omar1292]

I have other tips that made me pumped up before going to workouts generally.
- Playing some motivational music (music from sports movies that I like) while getting up.
- Having a ready bag with all the equipments (shorts, shoes , other clothes needed in your workout) you need in your car/office.
- Finding a partner or someone that can go with you.

 

[Uncle Dil]

Great tips!

Something that always helps me is thinking about just how long I have to do cardio/exercise/lift weights for the food I'm putting in my body. For example, how long does it take you to eat a cookie or piece of bread? 2 minutes? Now think, how long does it take for you to burn off the ~100 calories? 15 minutes? Makes food choices a lot simpler!