While watching The Biggest Loser weeks ago Dr. H recommended to one of
the contestants that she needed to commit to 90 minutes of activity, 6 days a week for the rest of her life to combat her obesity - or she may as well pack her bags and go home. I watched that clip about a dozen times. Many times on the Biggest Loser they don't mention weights, speeds, calories, etc. and this time it really hit home.
Her starting weight is about 13lbs heavier than where I am right now - AND - I used to be 133lbs heavier than where I am right now. He was talking to ME.
It was at that moment I decided that's what I needed to do. I needed to make that commitment to myself right then and I needed to see it through. I needed something to motivate me to keep going every day while I was starting this new habit. I needed something so motivational that no matter what I would make sure I got in those 90 minutes a day.
So I started the Facebook Motivational Workout Program. I started out posting my intention - 45 min cardio / 45 min strength training 6x a week, then each day I post to Facebook when I complete my 45 minutes of cardio and 45 minutes of strength training in a post like:
Day 22 Complete! 45 min cardio / 45 min strength training - WOOT!
I am now on Day 23 and I haven't missed a workout day!
I went to NYC Thursday - Saturday of this past week and I wasn't even going to let that deter me from getting in my workouts. I worked out every day of the trip.
The simple idea of having to post to Facebook that I couldn't find 90 minutes in a full day to devote to me, my health and my well being is a mortifying thought - so I have done it every single day even Sunday's which are my day off - but I still post that it is my rest day and all that I am grateful for in the week that my body and mind have given me the strength to do this and continue doing this.
This has helped keep me on track and motivate me on days that without that component of accountability I would have easily talked myself out of going down there.
The "Likes" and comments have really helped too. When people you know and love but don't see on a day to day basis can give you that feedback in such an easy way - it is so helpful every day to have that boost of support and encouragement.
If you find that you are having a hard time sticking to your workout, or want a place to track your progress with great feedback try the Facebook program - it works great for me. =)
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