Exercise

[Jacklynrae]

For those of you experienced bandsters or even those who like to exercise I am looking for new ways to motivate and keep me on my exercise routine. I have a wonderful friend who happens to be a personal trainer making workouts for me, another great friend who has agreed to do the work outs with me a couple of days, but I know for health and weight loss purposes that I need to exercise at least 5-6 days. I am wondering what thoughts, rewards, ideas that any of ya'll use to keep your exercising consistent and honest. HELP ME!! haha

[mom12]

It has been my experience that if you just make yourself do it for 21 days straight then it is a habit and something you miss instead of something that you have to find motivation for. Rewards are always a plus though!

[Jacklynrae]

Yes I have been thinking about rewards.....some examples or ideas would be great though!!!! I have heard that 21 days makes a habit so maybe that will help to see that goal and pass it. Thanks!

[Mackenzie]

Exercising is awesome, once youve done it for a while! haha that is the problem! The only thing I can suggest is start off with 2 or 3 days a week that way you dont burn yourself out. Doing it with a friend is a good idea bc you can keep eachother motivated, just remember if you dont do it you are only hurting yourself- i struggle with this myself. The more that you lose the more motivated you get- before you know it we wont be able to get enough of the gym! for rewards, pick out a shirt that you really like and if you work out 4 days out of the week you can buy it do the same with a pedicure etc

[Tracistrying]

If I had any suggestions that worked for this subject, I probably wouldn't be considering lapband

Seriously though, my hope is that I will remind myself regularly of the seriousness of lapbanding and try to take the best care I can. I'm really nervous that I won't be able to stop myself from the soft sweets!! Good luck!!