Losing motivation to keep up execrise and diet

[unseengundam101]

you can try motivating yourself by asserting that the self-confidence you will build from exercising will attract most women more than the physical results of exercising. if you can get yourself to keep exercising, surely you can get a girlfriend .

spend time pondering on the impermanence of life. think about the person that you ultimately want to be, the things you want to have done with your life, and do what you can while you're still young to achieve those things. the older you get, the harder it gets to start exercising (physically and mentally). honestly dude, if you're working out 3 days a week for 30 minutes each time, that is more exercise than most people get, and if it's vigorous exercise then you're great with that. maybe you should spend some time trying to learn to cook some healthy but also delicious meals? this will help you lose that fat, may help you get the motivation to continue working out, and hell if nothing else at least you can cook dinner for a girl.

also, you might want to consider meditation.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/articles/200304/the-benefits-meditation

i started meditating a few weeks ago, and i've noticed pronounced differences on my views of my life, both on a personal and social level, as well as improved views about life in general. i even decided to run a marathon xp!

For now, I am still planning on attempting to work out 5 days a week for 40 mins to 1 hour. Gives me something very useful to do instead pondering about how life sucks! Not mention, I actually do feel good after the work out even though I have almost 0% motivation at the beginning.

 

[Aztech]

Is this the Body Rx (6 pack prescription) you are talking about:
http://www.amazon.com/Body-Rx-Dr-Sco...1865704&sr=1-1

I am willing to maybe buy both of these books and try it out.

Yes, that's the book. Just remember: I said I like the sound of it and I've only just started it, so I can't vouch for its claims or promise any results. Read the reviews on Amazon (which, there aren't that many compared to say..."Body for Life"), and see what you think. I'm still searching around even though I've started this program for now.

Also, just a tip for you or others: I found a deal on a scale that also measures body fat percentage. I only got it about a few weeks ago. It says I'm at 21% body fat, so I have a baseline now and can compare down the road.

Keep us posted on your results and progress.

 

[f4phantom2500]

For now, I am still planning on attempting to work out 5 days a week for 40 mins to 1 hour. Gives me something very useful to do instead pondering about how life sucks! Not mention, I actually do feel good after the work out even though I have almost 0% motivation at the beginning.

it's not about pondering about how life sucks, because it doesn't; it's about figuring out why you think life sucks, and working to change your perspective. it's about being grateful for what you have and taking pleasures in the simple things that you tend to overlook.