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2004/08/02, 07:21 PM
thanks for all of your responses! David, I'm not able to workout other times of the day, but thanks for your advice.Hec, yes, I exercise for 1 hour and 40 minutes 4 times a week. Its usually around noon while the baby is napping.
Danielle thanks for your advice. I'll definitely have to put that into practice! Thanks Tim! Charlie, you're hilarious!
golden1~
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2004/08/02, 03:07 PM
Can any of you relate to other people trying to keep you from exercising? They try to say things like "you don't need to exercise today, you exercise too much", or "just skip it today!" It bothers me that just because I make exercising a priority in my life and others don't, they think my excuse not to do things with them because I have to exercise isn't good enough. How do any of you cope with other people getting in the way of your fitness goals?
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2004/08/02, 03:18 PM
I cope with it by eliminating these people from my life. I do not need to be surrounded by negativity.
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2004/08/02, 03:37 PM
hecdarec,
Most of these people are relatives who want to see me at the times I'm workin out and I can't workout other times because my schedule doesn't allow it. My sister-in-law, for instance, thinks I should change my schedule to accomodate her visits. I can't eliminate her from my life.
It has become a joke now. She will call to see about visiting us, and my husband will say to her on the phone, "well, let me see if she'll be exercising!"
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2004/08/02, 03:43 PM
You can workout a little later, dont lose family just because you want to work out at a certain time. Think about it what is more important?
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2004/08/02, 03:52 PM
How long are your exercise sessions? It sounds to me like your family may be a tad bit selfish. She wants to spend time with you? Tell her to come to the gym with you.
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2004/08/02, 03:58 PM
Sometimes people get a little upset when they see a friend or a family member making a new committment to their lives... you're ready to change and live a healthy lifestyle and they might not be yet... It took me a long time to realize what I needed to do...
Like hec says, they may be a little selfish, but don't you have the right as well? I mean, after all, it's your body..
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I count him braver who overcomes his desires than him who conquers his enemies, for the hardest victory is over self. - Aristotle
You have the power to change a life right in your own hands. - Paul Brandt
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2004/08/02, 04:25 PM
If it has become so noticeable as to be a joke, perhaps you would want to create a 'family day' that works for everyone and adjust your schedule accordingly to accomodate it.
You should be able to choose a day every other week that you leave open for visiting as example. My friends know what days I have available and when planning evening activities they take that into consideration now. Let your family know that if they would like to do something that wouldn't fit into that established schedule, they need to call you in advance so that you can shift things around if possible.
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The deepest rivers flow with the least sound.
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2004/08/02, 04:28 PM
Just being a grouchy old geezer works for me.:angry:
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2004/08/03, 12:07 PM
Hey, golden1, wayyyyy back when I worked out about 2 hours each day (as long as my son stayed napping, which was the average), my girlfriend who lived in the same building would call or stop, repeatedly I explained I was working out, but she either didn't get it or didn't want me too, either way, it was hard as I got tired of saying it. Nothing really worked either, so I ended up taking the phone off the hook and not answering the door when working out - I told her before hand I was going to do that to avoid the stopping and starting of working out, that finally worked. It is hard to get across the priority and seriousness of working out when others don't understand, but all you can do is keep to your guns and compromise as Danielle said by finding times to meet. Good luck to you, your motivation is wonderful!
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MISERY IS OPTIONAL
***When you are up to your ears in trouble, try using the part that is not submerged.
***The difference between a dream and a goal is a plan.
HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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2004/08/03, 12:12 PM
:angry:humbug:angry: Charge 'em for coming over. Bah!:angry:
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2004/08/03, 03:57 PM
Your family must be understanding and realize how important your health is. I workout for my family so that I may live long enough to see grandchildren and there children. Our family get togethers are always announced to everyone in advance (which occurs at least once a month) so they all have an opportunity to work their schedules. Be the trend setter by taking the advice and examples you read and putting it into motion. Although you probably already have the answer you need, thought I'd add some to it. Good luck! :big_smile:
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2004/08/03, 04:11 PM
Veda, that is exactly what happens! they don't take it seriously at all! thanks for your supportive words! It helps alot! Charlie, are you always this funny? Lol! Paul, thanks for your advice too. My family follows the motto; eat,drink,be merry,and eat some more! I only wish they would be more health conscious! thanks you all!
golden1~
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2004/08/03, 04:22 PM
You haven't met my family.:(
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2004/08/04, 08:25 AM
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Quoting from hecdarec:
I do not need to be surrounded by negativity.
It's that simple, my thoughts exactly.
Anyone who is trying to stop you from reaching your goal is a negativity. THough we might even love these people we cannot let them stop us. Even though they probably dont' see it that way, we must make them see it that way.
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