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<blockquote data-quote="Argyle King" data-source="post: 7649939" data-attributes="member: 58416"><p>I'm not sure where I find the motivation. I suppose it is just a natural thing for me. I grew up in a rural area, so hunting and similar activities were part of my lifestyle while younger. It's tough to drag a deer several miles if you aren't in shape. In school I played sports. Later, I joined the military. Taking care of myself has always just been a part of the lifestyle I lead. That's not to say there haven't been times when I've been lazy; there have been, but -overall- it just seems normal to me to take care of myself. </p><p></p><p>I think, for me, something that keeps me going is realizing that it doesn't take a lot of change to make a difference. There are plenty of commercials which advertise insane workouts or extreme diets. Those things may well certainly work, but I believe they would be intimidating for most people. I'm also of the belief that a few of those programs are -to some extent- designed for you to fail so that you need to buy more product. Everyone is going to be different, and what works for me may not work for you, but it's been my experience that a small change can often lead to great results.</p><p></p><p>For example, consider how much soda an average person drinks in a day. Then look at how many calories are in one bottle. Even if there was just one time per day that you decided to drink water rather than a bottle of Mt. Dew (or other drink of choice,) you'd cut somewhere around 240 calories. That doesn't sound like a lot, but it adds up over time.</p><p></p><p>Likewise, imagine if you took 20 minutes out of your daily routine to do a few push ups when you wake up in the morning, and then do a few more before going to bed at night. Again, it's not a lot, but that small effort is something which you will notice over time; especially when combined with other small efforts. To me, I've found that realization to be the most helpful because it encourages me and shows me that I can do it. You want to enhance the confidence you have that you have control over your health and believe that you can do it rather than feel hopeless and as though the road to a healthy lifestyle is full of impossible hurdles. Finding that extra 20 minutes I mentioned isn't hard to do. I'd bet many of us spend more than 20 minutes looking at this website. </p><p></p><p>There's more to it than that. I know there is, but those small changes are a start, and starting is often the hardest part. Once you get started and find confidence in the fact that you can do something, and you do have the ability to make change, it's easier to take on harder challenges. </p><p></p><p>One thing I never do is tell myself I cannot have something. Maybe it's just me, but when I've done so in the past, I end up just wanting it more, and -in the long run- I just end up binging and defeating my own efforts. I allow myself to eat whatever I want, but I remain conscious of my portions. Again, I will go back to the water/soda comment. I do not tell myself I cannot drink soda at all, but I do tell myself that maybe I shouldn't have so many per day. </p><p></p><p>On a side note... being 'ripped' and having washboard abs doesn't necessarily denote health. Some of the strongest and most healthy people I know do not look anything like models. Working out with the purpose of looking good is not always the same thing as working out with the purpose of being in shape. There certainly is overlap between the two, but there are also a lot of differences. A good friend of mine; a guy I met through my military service is a world class power lifter. He does not in any way look like a bodybuilder. He even has a bit of a gut on him, but he's probably in better overall shape and health than the majority of people I know. It's important to ask yourself what your goals are for working out. The steps for achieving one goal may not be the same as the steps for achieving a different goal. Either way, set goals for yourself. More importantly, make those goals realistic and realize that drastic change won't be an overnight process.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Argyle King, post: 7649939, member: 58416"] I'm not sure where I find the motivation. I suppose it is just a natural thing for me. I grew up in a rural area, so hunting and similar activities were part of my lifestyle while younger. It's tough to drag a deer several miles if you aren't in shape. In school I played sports. Later, I joined the military. Taking care of myself has always just been a part of the lifestyle I lead. That's not to say there haven't been times when I've been lazy; there have been, but -overall- it just seems normal to me to take care of myself. I think, for me, something that keeps me going is realizing that it doesn't take a lot of change to make a difference. There are plenty of commercials which advertise insane workouts or extreme diets. Those things may well certainly work, but I believe they would be intimidating for most people. I'm also of the belief that a few of those programs are -to some extent- designed for you to fail so that you need to buy more product. Everyone is going to be different, and what works for me may not work for you, but it's been my experience that a small change can often lead to great results. For example, consider how much soda an average person drinks in a day. Then look at how many calories are in one bottle. Even if there was just one time per day that you decided to drink water rather than a bottle of Mt. Dew (or other drink of choice,) you'd cut somewhere around 240 calories. That doesn't sound like a lot, but it adds up over time. Likewise, imagine if you took 20 minutes out of your daily routine to do a few push ups when you wake up in the morning, and then do a few more before going to bed at night. Again, it's not a lot, but that small effort is something which you will notice over time; especially when combined with other small efforts. To me, I've found that realization to be the most helpful because it encourages me and shows me that I can do it. You want to enhance the confidence you have that you have control over your health and believe that you can do it rather than feel hopeless and as though the road to a healthy lifestyle is full of impossible hurdles. Finding that extra 20 minutes I mentioned isn't hard to do. I'd bet many of us spend more than 20 minutes looking at this website. There's more to it than that. I know there is, but those small changes are a start, and starting is often the hardest part. Once you get started and find confidence in the fact that you can do something, and you do have the ability to make change, it's easier to take on harder challenges. One thing I never do is tell myself I cannot have something. Maybe it's just me, but when I've done so in the past, I end up just wanting it more, and -in the long run- I just end up binging and defeating my own efforts. I allow myself to eat whatever I want, but I remain conscious of my portions. Again, I will go back to the water/soda comment. I do not tell myself I cannot drink soda at all, but I do tell myself that maybe I shouldn't have so many per day. On a side note... being 'ripped' and having washboard abs doesn't necessarily denote health. Some of the strongest and most healthy people I know do not look anything like models. Working out with the purpose of looking good is not always the same thing as working out with the purpose of being in shape. There certainly is overlap between the two, but there are also a lot of differences. A good friend of mine; a guy I met through my military service is a world class power lifter. He does not in any way look like a bodybuilder. He even has a bit of a gut on him, but he's probably in better overall shape and health than the majority of people I know. It's important to ask yourself what your goals are for working out. The steps for achieving one goal may not be the same as the steps for achieving a different goal. Either way, set goals for yourself. More importantly, make those goals realistic and realize that drastic change won't be an overnight process. [/QUOTE]
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