How do you stay motivated at the gym???

Ok so I have been on a health kick for a little while and have been exercising and eating well. I have lost 10kg in the last 8 weeks not to bad if I do say so myself:)

The problems is the exercise while I love it when I am there (well love might be too strong a word) and feel fantastic afterwards the hard part is going.

I have not missed a session yet but can feel myself slipping.

Although last time I purposly got a bike in the front so I could perve on the HOT, and I do mean HOT, young guy doing his weights work out. Hmmm maybe that will keep me motivated for a little while longer....just dont tell my DH :)

Seriously any tips to keep dragging my arse out there would be great :)

Congrats on your loss! I have no tips as i havent been to the gym in about a month ... :redface:. I MUST go tonight! LOL

I have a personal trainer. I only go when I'm seeing him due to other issues with the gym. But I used to go straight from work - it was simply my routine. And I was always there when my old trainer was.... so if I didn't go, I'd get a phone call! With my current trainer, if I miss a session he messages to ask if I'm dead :p Once we overcome some of the current lagging issues, I'll only go when he's there because then I'm forced to work harder!

But the best tip I can give you is to make it your routine. No excuses, just make it routine. Its just as important as any other part of your life. And a REALLY good play list to listen to, comfy work out gear, and enjoy the endorphines afterwards! And congrats on your loss!

Thanks ladies you have convinced me to go tonight :)

Do you have a gym buddy to go with? That always encourages you to go so you don't let somebody down. I find the socail aspect at my gym is great - al ot of mums go for coffee after in the morning and others go for drink in the evening.

Also classes help because they're scheduled. Have you tried a class? I know i'm biased lol but they are waaaay more fun than sweating it out in the gym :)

i agree the hardest part is going. once you are there it's great...

so i just accept that is what is happening. i don't think about it cos i will end up making up some excuse! I do not let myself ponder it or think about it whatsoever. it's a fait accompli.

then after awhile i can't imagine NOT going lol. it just sort of happens where you become addicted ;)