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I have lost all motivation to work

There's just something about the gym that makes me feel skinny when I leave...

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    okqueenbee    Dec 4, 2009   OKC

    ..No matter how big I feel when I go in. I absolutely LOVE the feeling I have about myself after a workout. To me, a good cardio workout is the best medicine for feeling down on myself or my size. I just know after a good long sweat, that I'm that much closer to my goal and that much healthier! I've gained about 10 - 12 lbs in the past year that I am currently working on getting off. It's a great feeling!

    I'm loving my workout routine ladies ;) and I can't wait for results to start showing!

     
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    Kingcake    04/09/2011  

    It is the best anti-depressant in the world!

     
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    CorgiTales    February 1, 2011  

    I hate you both. 

     

    Just kidding.

     

    (kind of) :) 

     

    I'm glad it works for you!!

     
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    Ruby79    8/14/2010   New York

    Kingcake I agree- i think more doctors should prescribe the gym instead of anti-depressants.  I personally love the days I get to box.  There is no medication that can match getting to punch things. 

     
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    missjyc    September 18, 2010   macomb, michigan

    best feeling!! :) i love the euphoria after a good sweat/workout! good for you okqueenbee and KEEP IT UP! :D

     
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    ejs4y8    June 20, 2009  

    Endorphines! I love that feeling, too. It helps me feel less bloated in general, particularly around the waist. And not so lazy and sluggish. And I sleep WAY better. I have to keep reminding myself of all the other reasons to continue working out when the scale is stagnant.

    @Corgi, you just gotta find something "fun" to do. I like Turbokick and spin. I HATE the gym unless i'm in classes. Like an old married trophy wife, lol. They all have matching outfits....=-]

     
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    MissCosmopolitan      

    So glad you are loving your workouts! It's such a great feeling when you take time (much-needed and much-deserved time!) to take care of yourself and to make yourself feel good.

    I recently learned a saying from a Hollywood trainer (Valerie Waters) that has encouraged me to workout even when I don't feel like it:  "You're only one workout away from a good mood."  And as much as I like the physical changes, I am truly addicted to the sunny disposition and happiness I feel when I take good care of me!

    Props doll - keep it up!

     
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    Dancy905    February 5, 2010  

    HAH! I'm with Corgi - I usually feel like a cow when I leave the gym. So I didn't renew my membership and I run outside. LOL

     
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    okqueenbee    Dec 4, 2009   OKC

    Well, I go late at night so there's not quite as many people there and I don't compare myself to other skinnier girls quite as much lol ;)

     
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    Kingcake    04/09/2011  

    Oh I am totally not saying that I like working out, but I love the way I feel when I'm done!

     
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    phatkat811    June 17, 2010   live: Cincinnati, OH; wedding: CT

    Haha, I go to kind of a pricey gym with "trophy wives" too. I was in a circuit class Friday and most of them were wearing super-cute bright-colored spandex workout tops. I was in a wrinkled Pabst Blue Ribbon t-shirt. Whatever. :)

     
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    MissAsB    June 6, 2009   Married in CO, Living in AL

    I'm glad you felt better after going to the gym!  It really does give you that high.

     
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    lilyfaith    June 23, 2012   Lakeview, Chicago

    I get that feeling after riding! I think it's the endorphins? I love it, and those are the best days of my week. 

     
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    alishadhs4    June 5, 2010   Colorado Springs, CO

    This is totally true and i know that if i am having a bad day i should resort to the gym rather than taking it out in negative ways but when i am in a bad mood i just DO NOT want to move, but the times where ive gained up the strength to go to the gym even if im upset i feel way better after!

     

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