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08-15-2006, 01:15 PM
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Plaid Shorts Rule!
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Way to go, Bob. It's great you "just did it". I think you need to still get your head in the right space though. Looks like you still haven't figured out what motivates you (beyond the bitch slap avoidance ... :p). Let's keep this going until we've collectively got this one figured out and behind you.
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08-15-2006, 01:18 PM
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Plaid Shorts Rule!
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hell, learn to be a freaking pole dancer or something. 
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struggles .... to .... get ..... vision ... out ..... of ..... head ...... 
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"Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are right." - Henry Ford
"UNLESS someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." - Dr. Seuss
"Life is no brief candle to me. It is sort of a splendid torch which I have got hold of for a moment, and I want to make it burn as brightly as possible before handing it on to future generations." - George Bernard Shaw
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08-15-2006, 01:18 PM
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I think before I post
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Originally Posted by RedWifey
This may sound wimpy, but sometimes I just let myself be where I am for a short and determined time. If I am sad, I just tell myself (and set the timer ) "Self you have 15 minutes and then you have to be finished." So maybe you could give yourself a week to be unmotivated and then in a week, get off your butt and do it!
Also, Lou mentioned a while back in his blog about former highschool/college athletes have HUGE motivation trouble since there is no game, no formal competion, etc to push for. I know REdLefty struggles with this. We haven't found a solution, but maybe it's an explanation?
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That's not wimpy at all, it's a good idea. I'm going to fight through it right now as it's been fermenting in me for a while. But the next time I'm going to remember this and chill back to let it pass. Thanks.
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08-15-2006, 01:32 PM
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I think before I post
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Originally Posted by TennesseeGentleman
You know, sometimes I get burnt out if the workouts average around an hour. A good change for me are intense 20 to 30 minute bouts, and I don't dread those days as much. Some workout is better than none. I am 50, and get up and at it at 4.00 am to workout also.
An example would be alternating between a heavy bag and jump rope for 25 minutes.
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I keep my workouts to 30-40 minutes and I constantly change the routine so that's why this has me puzzled. Today's workout was pretty good should have some good DOMS tomorrow. And I'll be in there tomorrow morning.
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08-15-2006, 01:34 PM
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On the other side is JP in a speedo, greased up and heaving
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I'm struggling with this vision......Ewwwwwwwwww
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08-15-2006, 01:45 PM
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I think before I post
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Originally Posted by K-Court
Way to go, Bob. It's great you "just did it". I think you need to still get your head in the right space though. Looks like you still haven't figured out what motivates you (beyond the bitch slap avoidance ... :p). Let's keep this going until we've collectively got this one figured out and behind you.
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Thanks, Rob. That bitch slap is a powerful motivator. I've been challenged to move up the deadlift chart so that will get me there now. Along with the threat of a kick from a steel toe boot. But yes I want to get back to where I'm pushing myself again. Hopefully that happens soon.
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08-15-2006, 01:51 PM
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We expect a report when you get home from the gym tomorrow, ok? No excuses!
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08-15-2006, 01:55 PM
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I think before I post
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Originally Posted by Lisa~
We expect a report when you get home from the gym tomorrow, ok? No excuses!
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That will teach me to start a thread like this again.
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08-15-2006, 02:53 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGuy
That will teach me to start a thread like this again. |
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Exercise and nutrition play equal roles, and the motivation and discipline to stay consistent are really the glue that holds a program together.
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LISA is ROWDY AWESOME.
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08-15-2006, 03:07 PM
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Payload Specialist
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Originally Posted by OldGuy
I'm struggling with this vision......Ewwwwwwwwww
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Imagine yourself as the lamp. |
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08-15-2006, 04:38 PM
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I think before I post
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Originally Posted by Lost_Dog
Imagine yourself as the lamp.
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I finally got that other vision out of my head, now this............
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08-15-2006, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by OldGuy
I finally got that other vision out of my head, now this............ |
"That which [makes us actually get out of bed at 3:45 every morning,] makes us stronger." |
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08-15-2006, 06:42 PM
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Might I suggest you take another look at the NMMM Ninja's Monday Morning (replacement) Motivator
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08-15-2006, 08:20 PM
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How about every workout you miss you have to picture yourself sleeping with Roseanne Barr while she sings the American anthem and eats an inexplicable number of deep fried corn dogs...
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08-15-2006, 08:25 PM
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I think before I post
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Originally Posted by Kojack
How about every workout you miss you have to picture yourself sleeping with Roseanne Barr while she sings the American anthem and eats an inexplicable number of deep fried corn dogs...
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Nightmare time
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08-16-2006, 12:42 AM
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Payload Specialist
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Dude! "American" Anthem? For shame...
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08-16-2006, 02:42 AM
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HOT MAMA!
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Want to illustrate a bit more on that.. like pictures or something..
Good that you got your workout OG or else.. never mind.. Imagine JP with his man bag.
OG.. may be 3:45 is too early. What time do you go to bed the night before. Are you resting enough to be able to be up by 3:45. May be it's just a lazy feeling.
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08-16-2006, 04:16 AM
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I think before I post
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Yes, I went this morning. But I'm not going tomorrow (scheduled day off) :p
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