What motivates your workout?

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:30:23 -0500

It’s been a while since I’ve been on here. I retired after 20 years in 2017. Moved to Asia as a contractor, and did the “retirement” thing where I grew a beard and grew a beer belly. Then I joined the Dragon Boat team here. And now I’ve finally completed my first Spartan Race. Unfortunately, I don’t feel as motivated to workout all the time. So, vets and retirees, what motivates you to push yourselves physically?

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 31 at 2019 9:38 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 09:38:26 -0500

SSG Private RallyPoint Member walking my daughters down the aisle and staying alive. Gained like 25 pounds that won't come off.

Response by SSG Laurie Mullen made Jan 31 at 2019 10:37 AM

SSG Laurie Mullen — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 10:37:11 -0500

Watching 'My 600lb Life". Seriously, I am so afraid of becoming like them because I know how easy it is to sit on the sofa and mindlessly eat chips or ice cream. I have a lot of weight to lose, but I'm working with my doctor (thyroid issues) and a personal trainer to help me reach my goals.

Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Jan 31 at 2019 11:23 AM

SGT Philip Roncari — Thu, 31 Jan 2019 11:23:47 -0500

“She who must be obeyed “ seriously though ,my better half has endured bouts with cancer,knee replacements ,hip replacement and still does daily walks,gym sessions and takes care of this old fool,I would be ashamed not to at least keep up.

Response by SPC Mike Lake made Feb 22 at 2019 9:27 AM

SPC Mike Lake — Fri, 22 Feb 2019 09:27:37 -0500

My dad dying of type 2 diabetes and me having type 2 diabetes

Response by LCpl Sidney Green made Apr 11 at 2021 9:15 AM

LCpl Sidney Green — Sun, 11 Apr 2021 09:15:05 -0400

Two things:
1) Being in a workout environment, e.g. the gym. Being around others that are on the same quest as me helps enormously.
2) Seeing progress
Even a little means a lot as long as its getting steadily better. Sometimes all it takes is seeing an extra vein or two that I didn't notice the day before.