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What happens when you lose your motivation?

rscmonle — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 04:26:18 +0000

Okay, so it has happened to me. Things are going great, running is going well, cross training is accenting things perfectly. Your diet is spot on. Then it happens …. you know, LIFE, it gets in the way!. This is where I am at. I am the owner and moderator of this site!. It doesn’t happen to me!!. It has. I have an exhausting new job (which I enjoy by the way), but my time has been severely crunched. I need to refocuse and MAKE time for whats means so much to me and I am having alot of trouble doing that!. Hang in there with me while I work my way back. Much more to come

Rob

Motivation?

rscmonle — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:51:21 +0000

Some people need a workout partner, some people prefer to workout alone. Some people only need a virtual partner to get them where they want to be, I ran across this video today and now I’m motivated ! …… problem is, it’s 11:42 at night. It’s gonna be a long night,

I post this link merely to inspire you to work hard to get where you want to be, Like myself, I don’t expect you to reach this persons level, but I do want it to get you motivated …. I don’t doubt that it will.

Rob

My Fitness for Life

rscmonle — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 00:31:56 +0000

Everything in life costs money. I
learned several years ago that there is one thing that money cannot buy, and
that is your life, or the quality of your life, that is for absolute sure. Now,
don’t get me wrong, money can buy the best medicines and the best doctors, but
what if you don’t have money?, and besides, who wants to spend their time going
to and from the doctor, or the pharmacy?. NOT ME!

I got up this morning, still on the
tail end of a head cold. I knew I had to get a long run in today, mainly
because my schedule this past week had limited my “personal” time. I love my
family and have an especially good time when I ‘m given the opportunity to
spend quality time with them, especially my grandson ….. you never get those
days back. Got my run in, you just do it, as the Nike ad says. In fact, it was
because of my visit yesterday by my grandson that I went out, no questions
asked, because I want more days like that and it’s very important to me to stay
in the best shape I can, so I can enjoy many, many more.

I don’t diet, but fitness and a common
sense diet plan are high on my list. I have never followed a plan, or given
myself a date or deadline. I don’t take any kind of medication or supplements.
I do take a vitamin a day to keep motivation the doctor away – unless it’s my
son.

Fitness, or a healthy lifestyle is
my life, I am so appreciative of the friends and family that have motivated me
over the last 5 or 6 years. It’s through their encouragement and/or motivation
that keeps me going. Nah, that’s not totally true. It WAS through their encouragement
and/or motivation that KEPT me going. Now, it’s just a way of life and I wouldn’t
have it any other way.

Anyone can do what I did, and what I
do. It helps to have a person or people to encourage and motivate you along the
way, but if that is hard to fine, you have me, right here as your biggest fan.
Just make the commitment, understand that there is no date or magic number to
get you to lose weight. Maybe you don’t even need to lose weight, maybe you
just need to stop smoking, or drinking. Maybe you just need to get out there and
go for walks, something to get that blood flowing again! Small steps, little
victories and consistency is the key.

I’m rooting for you!

Rob

Keep Fit For Life At Any Age

rscmonle — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 11:01:22 +0000

Scientists now know that it’s usually more dangerous to not stay
active, no matter how old you are. And you don’t need to buy special clothes or
belong to a gym to become more physical.

Most people don’t get enough physical activity. Here are some
reasons why they should:

* Lack of physical activity and not eating the right foods, taken
together, are the second greatest inherent cause of death in the United States.
(Smoking is the number one cause.)

* Physical exercise can help people feel right and enjoy life
more.

* Regular exercise can halt or put off some diseases like cancer,
heart disease, or diabetes. It can also perk up your mood can be a direct
result along with helping depression.

* Being active can help people stay independent and able to keep
doing things like getting around or dressing themselves as they get older.

There are four types of physical activities you need to do to have
the right assortment of physical activities.

1. Get at least 30 minutes of activity that makes you breath
harder on most or all days of the week. That’s called “endurance
activity,- because it builds your energy or “staying power.- You don’t
have to be active for 30 minutes all at once. Ten minutes of endurance activity
at a time is fine. Just make sure those 10-minute sessions add up to a total of
30 minutes most days.

How hard do you need to exercise? The right level of effort is
described this way: If you can talk while exercising without any trouble at
all, you’re not working hard enough. If you can’t talk at all, it’s way too
hard.

2. Keep using your muscles. When muscles aren’t used, they waste
away at any age. How important is it to have “enough- muscle? Very!
Muscles step-up your metabolism, allowing you to burn off more calories during
the day when your body is at rest. Using your muscles may also make your bones
stronger, too.

3. Do things to help your balance. Every now and then walk
heel-to-toe. When you walk this way, the toes of the foot in back should almost
touch the heel of the foot in front.

4. Stretch. Stretching can help keep you flexible and will be able
to move more freely. Stretch when your muscles have warmed up. Never stretch so
far that it hurts.

So, make physical activity a part of your everyday life. Find
things you enjoy. Go for brisk walks. Ride a bike. Dance. Work around the house
and in the yard, take care of your garden, climb the stairs, or rake your
leaves. Regular day to day chores around the house can keep you moving and active.