How do you stay on track?

marjolein · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 17 Location:

What ever your commitment it is hard to stay on track. How about we share with each other the ways that have worked.
I use reward at the end of reaching a goal and not making the goal too unattainable in any one sitting.
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Marge · Joined: 16 Feb 2006 Posts: 192 Location:

I like to use that old chesnut of focusing on the positive and doing my best to ignore the negative.

Also just relaxing and giving myself time to stop and think helps as well.

megan · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 10 Location:

I stay on track (for the most part) because I sooooooo don't like the way I feel when I don't...
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pilatesbabe · Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 95 Location:

I stay on track by liking how my clothes fit and just with Pilates I can stay on track easy because I sit all day on my job and it just makes me feel good and I like doing it. I am doing more this year so looking to upgrade to barrel, new DVDs. I like the feeling I get afterwards and keeping my body intact at my elderly state 50 although I feel better today than in my 20s. My answer to people who start off good at exercise--we all have those friends on 01/01---is to find something you really like that is fun and then you will do it more. With Pilates, it has enabled me to like free weights so if I miss a few days in cardio or weights I do not beat myself up as I always do at least a few Pilates reformer exercises.

jaybee · Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 92 Location:

Unfortunately I don't stay on track. Pressure of work and I need you pilates friends to keep me on track. I love my pilates. I get up at 6am and even at that I don't always manage to fit in my routine. So how about helping me get on track?
Thanks
Jaybee

pilatesbabe · Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 95 Location:

Whenever I get a break even if only 10 minutes I jump on my machine and it unwinds me. We all have times when we are just standing up stretching so I then make my time for Pilates. 10 minutes here, 10 minutes there, it all adds up. If when you get up in the morning you could take 10 minutes and just do the 100 and elephant. You will feel refreshed and ready to tackle the day's pressures.

jaybee · Joined: 14 Feb 2006 Posts: 92 Location:

Thanks Pilatesbabe, I think I set myself a target of full workout - min 20mins. I will try the 10min slots. However not easy when you work a full day - off at 7.30 am and back at 7.30pm! But I will hang on in there. Thanks again for the support. You keep me going.
JB

pilatesbabe · Joined: 15 Feb 2006 Posts: 95 Location:

Jaybee, I work 12 hours and sometimes 7 days a week. Hard life this medical business. LOL. I am a medical transcriptionist and love it and get to work at home. I am now working for a company in Georgia who has an account with a clinic in Tampa Florida and I live in San Diego. Technology. Sometimes I am so tired but I jump on my ball 20 minutes. I mean if you are tired you are going to flop down in front of the t.v. or lying in bed. Well why not do something constructive that I love (I am Pilates enthusiast can u tell!) and the reformer is only a 20 minute all over body and no time then I am going to at least take 10 minutes break so 10 and 10 later add up to 20. The body does not know whether you are going stroke 20 minutes or breaking it up. The key is consistency. And that cardioboard can give me a workup like no VCR aerobic tape can do.

Just finished work and it is 4:15 p.m. and I'm off to Pilates. Yea. My vacation and heaven. Thank goodness I watched QVC the day Marjolein introduced this. I am hooked. Who would think 4 years later I am still doing this and adding.

pilatesfan · Joined: 19 Feb 2006 Posts: 2 Location:

well i always get inspired when marjolien is on qvc which i enjoyed the two shows she did today. this always gets me going she is such a great motivator.like several ladies said on air today i feel like shes my friend as shes in my home so much!!!
i usually really enjoy my pilates and areo workout iam so happy i got this newer machine for xmas if i hadnt i would have surely bought it today!!!
once in a while i dont feel like getting going but the second i lay down for the footwork i am really happy, i know its going to feel great and it also relaxes me.
i wish id remembered how relaxing it is weve had a big ole car problem this week where they say ready soon, ready in an hour, well its been 2 days and now it will be there till friday. i should of done it instead of getting caught up in my stress. so i hopped on today for the first time in a couple and i feel so much happier and relaxed tonight funny also when you exercise things just dont look so bad you feel okay i can deal with this,lol.
thanks for the great shows you did today marjoline it help get me out of my mood!!!!

hlth2u · Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Posts: 35 Location:

jaybee i also get up at 6am, grab a quick bfast and do my pilates for 30 min before i go to work. it's good to start the day this way, and then no matter what else happens i know i've done something great for myself, it also gives me more energy for the day.

Red Heart Diva · Guest

Hi To All,
New member- I love pilates-have a older pilates performer. I had Heart value replacement June of 2005, having a hard time getting started again. Can't do all of the tape yet, some exercises will have to be gently added, I am a great one to want everything yesterday.Hope coming to this board, will help with new and stronger motivation. Thanks Carole[/b]

annie · Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 38 Location:

staying on track is sooo hard.

but it has been made easier by the help of marjolein for this fantastic website and now you guys on these forums.

i love to read all about you all and hear your ups and downs - it does help -

if i'm feeling lazy just doing one or two moves on my performer or even with the magic circle helps as you've all said every little helps.

with every little you do the more you want to do as you forget how good you feel after a session. i like nothing more than the satisfaction i feel after a good run and a fab stretch on the performer. as for lasting 45mins on the jumpb board...............

tam · Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Posts: 13 Location:

Usually i am pretty good about staying motivated. But my best friend has just been diagnosed with lymphoma, I have been in and out of doctors offices with her , Had not done my pilates, or eaten right. Today i am trying to get back on track, my motivation is to stay strong for her, we have a long road ahead of us. I sure wish margolein would start selling her drinks, i think its something my friend is going to need. tam

megan · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 10 Location:

Tam

So sorry to hear about your friend. I also have a friend who is battling cancer. and you're absolutely right about staying strong. She will need that strength.

As to the drinks. We will be offering them very soon and we'll let everyone know via email.

Megan
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tam · Joined: 01 Mar 2006 Posts: 13 Location:

I read something today, thought i would share. { Most people take better care of their cars than their body} So True,Something to think about:
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