Well good morning to you, and you and you over there in the cubicle at work. Welcome back to another Thursday Three here at Shrinking Jeans where we list three things to chat about. Yes, we want you to join in on the list of three too! After all, it is all about sharing, right?
This past week we have spoken a lot about what motivates us with our Monday projects and motivational walls. It all got me thinking, “what keeps me motivated when working out?” Of course I was thinking about this in the shower and not while I was working out.
Here are my 3 things that keep me motivated while working out, what’s yours? We could ALL use some help with it, right?
1) Music. Music is a must when trying to stay moving. I like all types of music but when exercising I have to have something loud, pumping and something with a great beat.
My 3 faves this week:
- Lady Gaga- Bad Romance
- Anything from the Black Eyed Peas
- JayZ and Alicia Keys- Empire state of mind
2) I have favorite exercises that I really do enjoy to do. Doing something that I enjoy keeps me going and in turn encourages me to stay at it.
- The Wii
- Butterflies and chest presses
- Reverse crunches
3) While working out there is a lot to think about, is there not? Mental imagery keeps me going. I daydream quite a bit, maybe too much. Here are my top 3 mental images to keep my head in the game:
- I have a photo of me at my junior prom. I look fabulous. Like amazing. I was at my thinnest, but too bad back then I thought I was fat. Often I think of that day and strive to be that healthy again
- My children. I picture myself in a few years with them and I want them to have memories of me healthy and active.
- Almost daily I picture my husband and I in Mexico where I can be in a swimsuit without fear, not just while exercising. I’ll get there (Mexico) I hope.
Well there you go, there are the three things (with a list of three) that keep me motivated during exercise. What’s yours?
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