Every time I start a new workout program or try to get focused on getting back into shape, I end up bored with it after a few days. P90X has been a lot of start and stop for me and I suck at staying motivated. There are so many distractions, things that seem like more fun, etc. that I have a hard time sticking with it. I have tried convincing myself of the usual “do it for your kids,” “do it so you live longer,” and probably every other mind trick but then I convince myself that even by getting back into shape there is no guarantee that the effort is really going to accomplish any of those reasons to do it. Maybe I just need to stop thinking about it and push through with the thought that nothing is guaranteed and doing something is better than nothing at all.
I know it’s just an excuse and exercise isn’t necessarily supposed to be fun, but there has to be something that keeps people motivated beyond the typical reasons people use as “feel good” type answers…
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