Anonymous
- Date posted
- 3y ago
ZippedupZippedup
- Date posted
- 3y ago
Are there other reasons besides weight loss that make you want to work out? Like more energy, lower anxiety, better sleep, more strength, more flexibility…?
Anonymous Anonymous
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- 3y ago
I’d like to have more energy, better sleep and improve my mental health
ZippedupZippedup
- Date posted
- 3y ago
@Anonymous I think it’s better to focus on the positive motivations for working out, and maybe experimenting more to find what movement you enjoy. I like doing restorative yoga to help me sleep better and cardio because it helps with my anxiety. I just put a towel over the numbers on the machine because it doesn’t really matter how many minutes or calories or whatever. It helps me to stay focused on my actual goals, moving to feel better mentally.
SashaSasha
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y ago
Not depression, per se. I would recommend you do not have an all or nothing mentality. The most important part is to start becoming consistent. Most people get discouraged because they think will power will get them up every day. It won’t. But if you do something 10 min every day, you will train your brain to become more and more inclined to exercise. The more encouraged and the more your brain wants to do it, you can start to add more time into your workouts. Eventually you will become so accustomed and interested in doing it, you won’t even think about it. Also to better incentive yourself, have a smoothie or something rewarding but healthy afterwards like a protein shake or smoothie. This will incentivize you more
Anonymous Anonymous
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- 3y ago
Thanks so much for the advice!
SashaSasha
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- OCD Conqueror
- Date posted
- 3y ago
I agree. I would also add- find an activity or sport that you actually enjoy and is fun for you. If the gym workouts are boring, you will lose enjoyment quickly. But if you like swimming or running, or recreational sports, or yoga, try one of those.
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