[Sportsandrec] Finding motivation

[Cindy Ray]

I was going to write something similar. I say go for the ten or fifteen
minutes, or even five. Once you have gotten started, you often are prepared
to go longer. Don't listen to your excuses. LOL. I bought an Apple watch for
motivation, and that has actually been helpful. But I am also motivated
because my body is stiff and painful and I want to keep that at bay.
Cindy Lou Ray


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From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Nella Foster via SportsandRec
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 11:16 PM
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Rachel I've recently started working out again after years of bad health.  I
used to be very fit and active and starting all over again from the
beginning isn't easy.  I tell myself that no matter how short of a distance
I walk or no matter how few minutes I stretch and do my workout routine is
better than nothing at all.  Most of the time once I get started I'm able to
go for longer than I thought I could.  I'm always glad I made the effort and
that motivates me for the next time.

I keep telling myself that baby steps are better than no steps at all.

Nella

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From: SportsandRec [mailto:sportsandrec-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of
Rachel Kuntz via SportsandRec
Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 9:10 PM
To: sportsandrec at nfbnet.org
Cc: Rachel Kuntz
Subject: [Sportsandrec] Finding motivation

A few years ago I was motivated to try something that I had never done
before, running. My cousin said that she could do it so anyone could. I
loved spending time with her so I gave it a shot despite not having an
athletic bone in my body. 

The next thing I knew we were signed up for a half marathon. By the time of
the race I ran 11 miles without a walk break. 

Then my partners running stamina fell apart and the race didn't go well but
I had a great time. 

I have gotten away from running. More recently, I am struggling to find the
motivation to take a walk. 

My question to the list is how do you find the motivation to take that first
step? What kinds of things do you tell yourself when the decision to workout
seems like a choice between walking on glass and staying under a nice warm
blanket?

Warmly,
Rachel Kuntz

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