4 tips for finding resistance training motivation

mojo mojo where did you go go?

Whether it’s my overzealousnessment (technical term) or just happenstance—people associate me with an unflagging love of resistance training.

When conversation turns to exercise people invariably turn to me & lament a lack of resistance training motivation.

“I want to–I just cant seem to get myself to start.” is the typical refrain.

Or anything and everything along the lines of this comment from last week:

I cant pretend to relate to any of this.

There are myriad things Ive started & ceased (Im a big believer in QUITTING)–but not the weights.

Unlike cardio-mojo–which I never possess–my excitement simply doesnt wane when it comes to weights or bodyweighted-playouts.

Ive sat.

Ive thought.

Ive pondered why I love iron/bands/bod training.

Ive challenged myself to identify *what* keeps me happily motivated unlike cardio where I lament & make excuses daily.

do I have *any* tips to proffer?

Here’s what I realized:

Four tips for finding & maintaining resistance training mojo:

Plan.  Plan. Plan.  These days Im an intuitive exerciser—I was not when I started.  Whether you’re a pen & paper planner or an app-user—plan your workout.  Get specific (sets, reps, rest periods etc).  Next step? Create a Plan A & Plan B for each training session. Whether youre training at home, playground, or gym plan what you’ll do if machines are unavailable etc.  Planning sets you up for success & provides you far less opportunity for excuses.
More muscle = higher metabolism.  Of course Im not saying we *shouldnt* do cardio, but this DEFINITELY motivates me to resistance train (I had a client who hung this as a sign in her home!).  Im not willing to watch what I eat as I age. Im not willing to limit my portions & shift from mindful eating to calorie counting as I age.  Im *very* motivated to resistance train by higher metabolism it provides.It’s fast.  I am not training for competition.  My competition is LIFE.  My workouts are short (some of this is from pre-planning some is they need to fit into my life) and focused.  Twenty minutes.  I can always find (& motivate for) twenty minutes in my day especially when the pay-off is lower stress and higher metabolism.  Nothing would derail *my* mojo faster than and hours long training session.It empowers me.  When I finish cardio—I feel depleted.   When I finish resistance training (be it silly PLAYout with the Tornado or traditional lift) I feel empowered.  I feel strong.  Im reminded I AM MY OWN SUPERHERO.  Weight training helped my find my voice.  It gave me the confidence to demand to be heard & know Im worthy of taking up *space* in the world. Who wouldnt want to make time for something when it feels that amazing & extends into all realms of life?

Now you. 

What’s your best tip for finding or maintaining resistance training mojo?Do you have a fave workout planning/recording smart phone app to share?

Tags: fitness apps, mojo? where you gogo?, resistance training motivation

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Workout Motivation: Fitness Progress Video Footage

I decided to video my fitness progress instead of snapping pics this time…

I figured it was better for documenting where I’m at and evaluating what I need to work on most. I like this method! You should try it, too. But too bad my hair is a hot mess. That’s what happens when I kick my own ass in a training session. Check out the progress footage:

My thoughts? Definitely gotta take it to next level on arm and leg development. Go on and film your own progress for a little self-evaluation!

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Workout Motivation: Speed Rope, Cardio Cartwheels and Quads Blast

Video mash-up from two of my recent workouts. Don’t let those Cardio Cartwheels fool ya. 50 cartwheels in a row will damn sure help the fatty parts to melt. I did the squat pulses & sexy(?) legs stretches in-between loads of laundry. Had to squeeze in that leg work somehow. ((winks))

Some of my fitness tools from the video:

NOW GO KICK SOME AZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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March Podcast: Food I Eat, Family Members and Weight Loss, Motivation, Starting to Run

Man I am chatty this month. I swear I could just talk and talk and talk! It was the questions. They were so good and, ummm, emotional. I almost lost it like 3 times. It’s pretty bad.

Topics this month include…

What’s my diet and how do I prefer meals.Dealing with Family Members who want you to lose weight.How to estimate Weight Watchers PointPlus.How I make popcorn and my favorite salad dressings.Are VitaMuffins a good option for lunch?How did I become a runner.

Links mentioned in video in order…

The Most Amazing Bowl of Oatmeal EVER! A Open Letter to my Dad My Reaction to PointsPlusPost where I mentioned the Cliff Bars My Hot Air Popcorn PopperHomemade Microwave Popcorn [video] Latest creamy salad dressing creation My winter salad Mini Apple PiesThe 3 Keys of Weight Loss for MeMy Vitalicious page – use the code RonisWeigh for 10% off! First time I ever ran 5k on the treadmil

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where do you find your REAL motivation?

The above took far more than the call of the skinny jeans. 

Or the beckoning of the bikini.

*Or* the summoning of the sexy college senior.

Click on running-me to find out precisely what…

I am an Attune Foods brand ambassador.  This is a sponsored post.  The beer-drinking-through straw and awkward bleached hair are both my own.

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Tags: Attune Foods, longterm motivation

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Ask Roni: Can’t Stick, Reliving College, Snack Fantasies, The Last 15 lbs, My Motivation

This almost didn’t happen today. I recorded real quick this morning which went smoothly but then the technical problems with iMovie 9. Oy Vey!

I refuse to publish another video with out of sync audio so I had to transfer the file to my old computer and export it there. Maddening! Anyway, I won’t bore you with my geek vents. Let’s get on with the podcast!

Topics this week include:

I can’t stick to anything for more than 2 months! If I could go back to college what would I do differently? Can’t stop watching the clock and obsessing over food! Losing the last 15lbs What keeps me motivated day-to-day?

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Finding Your Motivation to Get Healthy (guest post)

Hey all.

My name is Hank and I appreciate the opportunity to guest post here.

Allow myself to introduce myself.

You have most likely heard the I-have-always-been-over-weight story before. Well sorry to be cliche.

My weight is sort of like a historical stock market analysis. It’s was up a month ago. It was down the other day. But all the while it has been steadily climbing upwards. (You hope that is how your portfolio is anyway…) I have always been the “big one” in my group of friends.

Most of my friends in high school were actually soccer players, so compared to them I was huge.

I was the guy who would wear a shirt in the pool, like that hid anything. I was the guy who avoided doing anything  that might draw attention to my weight.

Fast forward to May of this year.

I started getting sick. Not swine flu or SARS or anything like that. I was sick of being the fat guy.  I was ill from my clothes getting tighter and tighter. But what would be different this time? I have been sick of being fat before. But never, it seemed, enough to do anything about it. I had made a few valiant efforts but ended up just giving up and slumping into a fatty funk of apathy.

This time I decided to do something different.  I needed some sort of motivation that would drive me to success. I needed to figure out how to keep my head in the game. So I decided treat my weight loss like I would my small business.

I have found success in business and I have discovered over the years that I have an unstoppable drive to succeed in business.  So why, oh why have I not been able to direct that drive towards losing weight?  Because I have never tried until now.

In the past I have failed at losing weight for a number of reasons, but the one that I figured killed me the most was that I tried to hide it.  I didn’t like talking about weight, especially my weight.  I did not want people to look at me or give attention to my weight.

I wanted to ignore it and have it be ignored. 

But that is a very poor way to deal with being fat and desiring to lose weight.  I realized that there is no business that would succeed if no one knew that the business existed.  So I need first and foremost to put myself out there.

I wrote up a marketing plan and went public with my business of losing weight.  Now that people had their eyes on me, I would not want to let them down.  I look to them as my stock holders and I need to be accountable to them in how I am running this business.

But I didn’t stop there.

I realized that no business is successful without having the principle invest him or herself (money, time, energy) back into the company.  So I decided to invest my own money back into my business of losing weight.  I teamed up with Louie’s Kids, a non-profit that treats childhood obesity.  I made a pledge to them that I would donate to them $5 for every pound that I lose.

Now I have children who need treatment relying on me.  How’s that for motivation!

Motivation is what drives us to get out of bed everyday and it is what compels us to do the things that we want to do.

Want to talk to that girl over there? The thought of getting her number (among other things, wink wink, nudge nudge) is what motivates you get up the nerve to go over and strike up a convo.

Want to buy a new iPad4 (it will be here before you know it…)? The image of flinging those angry birds into buildings to kill pigs is what motivates you to come in on Saturday to fill out TPS reports.

Getting fit and eating healthy IS NOT something that most of us are motivated to do.  So how do we force that motivation on ourselves?  I guess that not getting diabetes or not dying early isn’t enough of a here and now kind of motivation.

So what is it going to be for you?

Will you be motivated by not wanting to let people down? If so then start a blog and tell everyone you
know about it.

Are you motivated by money? Think about Jared from Subway.  He is (or was) banking it from a Subway endorsement.

Make it happen!

What ever it is that motivates you, figure it out and apply it to getting healthy. You may only be one more double-cheeseburger away from a heart attack and you don’t want to wait until it is too late.

I have been on my journey for 8 weeks now and I have lost 35 pounds of the over 100 that I want to lose.

I am feeling just as motivated right now as I was the day I started. I know that there will be days ahead where I don’t feel like continuing, but I have people relying on me now. So there is no backing down.  Failure is not an option.  I hope that you will find your motivation if you are seeking it.

In the meantime please feel free to support me with encouragement and inspiration. You are now a shareholder in my company and I expect you to hold me accountable.

Please feel free to read more about me and my journey at www.businessoflosingweight.com

And remember!

Put down the kettle corn and pick up the kettle bell.

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Motivation to Move! Hypnosis Exercise Motivation

Ready to look and feel great? Go for it!
Wake up each morning - looking forward to exercising! Imagine how exciting it will be to see your body change, as your muscles begin to firm and unwanted fat cells melt away!
Beverly Hills Hypnosis' exercise motivation CDs can actually help change the way you think about exercising. You can begin associating exercise with relaxation or a long awaited break in your day -- the special time that you take for yourself. As this happens, you will find that you are eager to begin your exercise routine. Sounds crazy? Not at all. Some people look forward to cigarettes, while others look forward to eating chocolate or French fries. When we change the way we think, our attitudes change as well.
You can wake up each day and really be excited about doing things that make you look and feel great.
When you listen to Beverly Hills Hypnosis' exercise motivation CD each night before going to sleep, not only will you look forward to your exercise routine you will start to enjoy it.
Why is "Motivation to Move!" so effective?
By creating direct access to the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious, you can teach your subconscious mind to automatically act in the ways that best suit your goals, rather than relying on poor habits that you've built up over the years.
When you align what you consciously desire with your subconscious motivations...your possibilities are endless!
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Yes. Have you ever been driving a familiar route home and suddenly arrived at your destination without remembering the last few minutes of the drive? This is one example of our subconscious mind taking over the routine details of life. Our subconscious mind handles most of our day to day activities. That is the subconscious mind's job - to handle the details of life, while our conscious mind handles the more important needs.
Most clients are amazed at how quickly they accomplish their desired results. Unlike traditional therapies, Hypnotherapy is able to help you reach your goals without going through years of self-exploration.
When You Are Ready!
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Relax Your Way to Thin! Hypnosis Weight Loss Motivation

Hypnosis Weight Loss. Fast - Easy - Effective!
Imagine craving salad instead of chocolate or an apple instead of ice cream simply by listening to this Hypnosis Weight Loss CD as you drift to sleep each night!
Weight loss can be that easy!
Your impulse to eat unhealthy food originates in your subconscious. This weight loss hypnosis CD stops these unwanted cravings at their source. When your subconscious mind supports your weight loss goals, you will naturally make healthier choices.
Permanent Weight Loss has never been easier!
Why is "Relax Your Way to Thin!" so effective?
By creating direct access to the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious, you can teach your subconscious mind to automatically act in the ways that best suit your goals, rather than relying on poor habits that you've built up over the years.
When you align what you consciously desire with your subconscious motivations...your possibilities are endless!
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Yes. Have you ever been driving a familiar route home and suddenly arrived at your destination without remembering the last few minutes of the drive? This is one example of our subconscious mind taking over the routine details of life. Our subconscious mind handles most of our day to day activities. That is the subconscious mind's job - to handle the details of life, while our conscious mind handles the more important needs.
Most clients are amazed at how quickly they accomplish their desired results. Unlike traditional therapies, Hypnotherapy is able to help you reach your goals without going through years of self-exploration.
When You Are Ready!
Reach your goals faster than ever! You can and will make permanent, positive changes in your personal and professional life. Beverly Hills Hypnosis offers an effective, relaxing, drug-free choice for change.

Price: $19.95

Click here to buy from Amazon

Ask Roni _v50 – Working Out and Weight Loss, Running in the Dark, Cycle of Motivation, Self-Talk

Podcast time! I hit a bit of technical difficulty today but I managed to get 4 questions recorded. I’m thinking it’s time to invest in some better equipment. My computer is starting to slow me down.

Topics this week include…

Did I workout to lose the weight?Fear of running in the darkThe cycle of motivationHow do I get past negative inner voice?

Links mentioned…

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Ask Roni _v48 – Social Drinking and Weight Loss, Working out Pre-Work, Taking the Weekends Off, Eating healthy on a tight budget, Starting with Motivation

Time got away from me today but I got my podcast up! I give myself a midnight deadline. It keeps me honest. :)

As you may notice I’m now on YouTube!! YAY! They have finally approved me to have longer videos. This means no more markers for each question HOWEVER, next to each topic will be a link to jump right to that question on youtube if you don’t have time to watch the whole thing. That’s a good compromise, no? :)

Topics this week include…

Podcast/Audio Only Version
  http://RonisWeigh.com/resources/podcasts/AskRoni_v48.mp3[/podcast

Useful links…

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Motivation to Move! Hypnosis Exercise Motivation

Ready to look and feel great? Go for it!
Wake up each morning - looking forward to exercising! Imagine how exciting it will be to see your body change, as your muscles begin to firm and unwanted fat cells melt away!
Beverly Hills Hypnosis' exercise motivation CDs can actually help change the way you think about exercising. You can begin associating exercise with relaxation or a long awaited break in your day -- the special time that you take for yourself. As this happens, you will find that you are eager to begin your exercise routine. Sounds crazy? Not at all. Some people look forward to cigarettes, while others look forward to eating chocolate or French fries. When we change the way we think, our attitudes change as well.
You can wake up each day and really be excited about doing things that make you look and feel great.
When you listen to Beverly Hills Hypnosis' exercise motivation CD each night before going to sleep, not only will you look forward to your exercise routine you will start to enjoy it.
Why is "Motivation to Move!" so effective?
By creating direct access to the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious, you can teach your subconscious mind to automatically act in the ways that best suit your goals, rather than relying on poor habits that you've built up over the years.
When you align what you consciously desire with your subconscious motivations...your possibilities are endless!
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Yes. Have you ever been driving a familiar route home and suddenly arrived at your destination without remembering the last few minutes of the drive? This is one example of our subconscious mind taking over the routine details of life. Our subconscious mind handles most of our day to day activities. That is the subconscious mind's job - to handle the details of life, while our conscious mind handles the more important needs.
Most clients are amazed at how quickly they accomplish their desired results. Unlike traditional therapies, Hypnotherapy is able to help you reach your goals without going through years of self-exploration.
When You Are Ready!
Reach your goals faster than ever! You can and will make permanent, positive changes in your personal and professional life. Beverly Hills Hypnosis offers an effective, relaxing, drug-free choice for change.

Price: $19.95

Click here to buy from Amazon

Motivation to Move! Hypnosis Exercise Motivation

Ready to look and feel great? Go for it!
Wake up each morning - looking forward to exercising! Imagine how exciting it will be to see your body change, as your muscles begin to firm and unwanted fat cells melt away!
Beverly Hills Hypnosis' exercise motivation CDs can actually help change the way you think about exercising. You can begin associating exercise with relaxation or a long awaited break in your day -- the special time that you take for yourself. As this happens, you will find that you are eager to begin your exercise routine. Sounds crazy? Not at all. Some people look forward to cigarettes, while others look forward to eating chocolate or French fries. When we change the way we think, our attitudes change as well.
You can wake up each day and really be excited about doing things that make you look and feel great.
When you listen to Beverly Hills Hypnosis' exercise motivation CD each night before going to sleep, not only will you look forward to your exercise routine you will start to enjoy it.
Why is "Motivation to Move!" so effective?
By creating direct access to the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious, you can teach your subconscious mind to automatically act in the ways that best suit your goals, rather than relying on poor habits that you've built up over the years.
When you align what you consciously desire with your subconscious motivations...your possibilities are endless!
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Yes. Have you ever been driving a familiar route home and suddenly arrived at your destination without remembering the last few minutes of the drive? This is one example of our subconscious mind taking over the routine details of life. Our subconscious mind handles most of our day to day activities. That is the subconscious mind's job - to handle the details of life, while our conscious mind handles the more important needs.
Most clients are amazed at how quickly they accomplish their desired results. Unlike traditional therapies, Hypnotherapy is able to help you reach your goals without going through years of self-exploration.
When You Are Ready!
Reach your goals faster than ever! You can and will make permanent, positive changes in your personal and professional life. Beverly Hills Hypnosis offers an effective, relaxing, drug-free choice for change.

Price: $19.95

Click here to buy from Amazon

Relax Your Way to Thin! Hypnosis Weight Loss Motivation

Hypnosis Weight Loss. Fast - Easy - Effective!
Imagine craving salad instead of chocolate or an apple instead of ice cream simply by listening to this Hypnosis Weight Loss CD as you drift to sleep each night!
Weight loss can be that easy!
Your impulse to eat unhealthy food originates in your subconscious. This weight loss hypnosis CD stops these unwanted cravings at their source. When your subconscious mind supports your weight loss goals, you will naturally make healthier choices.
Permanent Weight Loss has never been easier!
Why is "Relax Your Way to Thin!" so effective?
By creating direct access to the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious, you can teach your subconscious mind to automatically act in the ways that best suit your goals, rather than relying on poor habits that you've built up over the years.
When you align what you consciously desire with your subconscious motivations...your possibilities are endless!
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Yes. Have you ever been driving a familiar route home and suddenly arrived at your destination without remembering the last few minutes of the drive? This is one example of our subconscious mind taking over the routine details of life. Our subconscious mind handles most of our day to day activities. That is the subconscious mind's job - to handle the details of life, while our conscious mind handles the more important needs.
Most clients are amazed at how quickly they accomplish their desired results. Unlike traditional therapies, Hypnotherapy is able to help you reach your goals without going through years of self-exploration.
When You Are Ready!
Reach your goals faster than ever! You can and will make permanent, positive changes in your personal and professional life. Beverly Hills Hypnosis offers an effective, relaxing, drug-free choice for change.

Price: $19.95

Click here to buy from Amazon

Relax Your Way to Thin! Hypnosis Weight Loss Motivation

Hypnosis Weight Loss. Fast - Easy - Effective!
Imagine craving salad instead of chocolate or an apple instead of ice cream simply by listening to this Hypnosis Weight Loss CD as you drift to sleep each night!
Weight loss can be that easy!
Your impulse to eat unhealthy food originates in your subconscious. This weight loss hypnosis CD stops these unwanted cravings at their source. When your subconscious mind supports your weight loss goals, you will naturally make healthier choices.
Permanent Weight Loss has never been easier!
Why is "Relax Your Way to Thin!" so effective?
By creating direct access to the most powerful part of the mind, the subconscious, you can teach your subconscious mind to automatically act in the ways that best suit your goals, rather than relying on poor habits that you've built up over the years.
When you align what you consciously desire with your subconscious motivations...your possibilities are endless!
Can everyone be hypnotized?
Yes. Have you ever been driving a familiar route home and suddenly arrived at your destination without remembering the last few minutes of the drive? This is one example of our subconscious mind taking over the routine details of life. Our subconscious mind handles most of our day to day activities. That is the subconscious mind's job - to handle the details of life, while our conscious mind handles the more important needs.
Most clients are amazed at how quickly they accomplish their desired results. Unlike traditional therapies, Hypnotherapy is able to help you reach your goals without going through years of self-exploration.
When You Are Ready!
Reach your goals faster than ever! You can and will make permanent, positive changes in your personal and professional life. Beverly Hills Hypnosis offers an effective, relaxing, drug-free choice for change.

Price: $19.95

Click here to buy from Amazon

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