So, one of my client’s shared a website last night that’s giving away free ebooks and e-courses. Now, anyone who understands internet marketing (which I do) knows the motive for a “free marketing weekend website” is to get your name on mailing lists. Sometimes, they are worth it, though. The ones I found, are DEFINITELY worth it.
So, I signed up for a couple, one I’m super excited about (plus, this person happens to be a client of my client so I know she’s legit 
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This e-course is a helping you find your motivation to exercise. Well, I REALLY need some motivation to exercise. BAD. So, I’m going to work through the exercises. Here. Because, that’s how I roll. But, seriously, check out the site and hopefully you’ll find some e-courses or e-books that you’ll find helpful. Here’s the link again.
So, anyway, today’s lessone deals with finding your motivation because, frankly, if you don’t like exercise (which I don’t) then you’re not going to get any unless you find a reason to do it, right? Because, frankly, “because I have to” isn’t motivation enough for me to get my fat lazy ass off the sofa (OK, recliner) and doing something.
So, WHAT IS MY MOTIVATION?
When I get to that point, I will be healthy. I will be able to enjoy the foods I like in moderation but counter it by being physically active. I will be able to enjoy the warm weather by going out and doing things with friends (hiking, boating, swimming). I will not be afraid to try new physical activities like snowshoeing and cross country skiing (both of which are things I really want to do but am afraid to try because I’m afraid they’ll be too difficult).
I want to run a 5k and have my entire family stand at the finish line and cheer me on for finishing something that at this point seems impossible.
I have no idea why I want to be a runner. I have never liked running. I have never been a runner. But, now, at this point in my life. I want to run. I want to put on running shoes and run. I want to go for runs along the lake. I want to look forward to mornings and/or evenings or even taking a break at lunch and going for a run. I don’t want to walk, I want to run. I don’t even want to ride a bike, I want to run.
I want to stop finding and making excuses, I just want to run. But, more importantly, I want to be MOTIVATED TO RUN.
12 January 2010, 3:15 AM
Thanks for sharing! I am definitely having a look at that site!
12 January 2010, 5:49 AM
I want my niece and nephew to look at me and say “my Auntie is healthy, I want to be like her”
this is one key motivation for me. i love my niece and nephew to pieces and i don’t want anything to hold them back.
and i’ll tell you having them (and my sister, bil, and parents) standing at the finish line of my last big race cheering me to the end its something i won’t ever forget.
you can do it, you just have to dig deep down. and its worth every minute!
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12 January 2010, 5:52 AM
Runners are glamorous to me. Something about strength and endurance or something. I’m with you on wanting to be one. Maybe this will be my year. If I can peel myself out of my couch buttdent that is.
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16 January 2010, 5:43 PM
Love your list of motivation.
I used to watch runners and dream that one day I could be one too. It seemed impossible, but I’m here to say it IS possible. Next month I’ll be running a 1/2 marathon, I am so excited.
You have the desire, so you can do it!