Question about Motivation

I havent beeen to the gym in almost 2 weeks. I just lost my motivation and I cant seem to get it back. How do you keep or find your motivation. Its not that I dont have the energy, I just dont want to go! How can I find that motivation I use to have!! Jason

Hi Jason! I find that when I watch Earl's video's of guys working out, like Ronnie Coleman, Jay Cutler and Dorian Yates, I get pumped up. Plus he has Powerlifting vidoes of competitions, and I love to compete, so that helps me. I am motivated beyond belief, I just can't get them into my already horribly packed schedule. Plus, after I get finished working out, I feel so awesome! I use that as a motivational tool. I keep track of my workouts and what my progress is. When you see yourself making gains in muscle size and strength that is a great way to keep motivated. This board is the GREATEST for motivation too! There are a lot of cool peeps here. Hang with us, we will keep you going! Hopefully my hubby will hop on and give you some tips. Just remember tho, Earl is a freak, he is obsessive about his workouts. I wish I had half of his workout obsession. Plus his schedule. I am usually playing taxi to the kiddies and being on call at work. I am lucky to schedule a bathroom break somedays!

Hello Valerie, it must be great to have someone in your household that is very motivated to workout. A team is a lot stronger than 1 person.Thanks for you reply!!!!!!!! J

Not a problem dude! Anything to help out! That's what we're here for. It takes a village you know?! Val

One great thing in your favor is that you are aware that you need to do something about this. You're not in denial and therefore it's only a matter of action. YOU CAN DO IT (and you will, too ) You said you have the energy, right? I think if you think about why you had the surgery in the first place, you will that lost motivation.... Oh, by the way, I am in NO way qualified to tell anyone what to do.... But I wish you well! Check back in with us and tell yus how you're doing, ok??

Thanks Annie, I plan on going to the Gym Friday!! I will post if I do go J

i know the feeling jason. its been over a week for me and im hating it. i dont know what happened, seemed like something came up all these past 8 days and i cant get to the gym. i have an excuse for every day too!!!! well come hell or high water im going friday...i need to go. will be back to post my workout i promise. ive even avoided this great board because i felt like such a loser for not going, so so sad LOL see ya all friday tanya