http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.html traineo forum thread - stay motivated after a long commute Thu, 07 Aug 2008 12:24:30 +0000 http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlGood on ya, Ian! Nothin' like the satisfaction of a job well done.http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlThu, 07 Aug 2008 12:24:30 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlBeing sedate is a downward spiral, the more you do nothing, the more you want to do nothing. The only way to break it is to do something, every day. After awhile your body will change and you will no longer feel tired when you get home. Also, are you eating a big meal when you get home? Try eating a big lunch and having a protein shake or something quick and light for supper. I've had this problem when changing jobs and getting into a new routine, I normally gave myself one or two ...http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlThu, 07 Aug 2008 10:03:08 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlthanks for the advice everyone, last night when I got home from work I just "forced" myself to work out, and I ended up getting a better sleep and was more able to do the drive in to work today because of it.http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlFri, 27 Jun 2008 14:15:44 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.html"Yeah, I see the people reading books/magazines while on the elliptical or whatever" I found this simple rule out a while back: If you can read while working out, you aren't working out hard enough to do yourself much benefit. Time at the gym is time at the gym. Save the newspaper to read in the locker room or the sauna- well if you don't mind wet paper. John Kaiser ...http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlFri, 27 Jun 2008 13:56:56 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlQuoting: TEAMCHINAI see a guy in my gym occasionally who reads a newspaper DURING sets while he's lifting. Ha! Yeah, I see the people reading books/magazines while on the elliptical or whatever. That's not what I'm talking about. I guess I didn't explain well. I'm an engineer so I have to use highly logical thinking a lot - especially when I was in school. So when I work out, that's not necessary. I also don't listen to music (usually) when running. W...http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlFri, 27 Jun 2008 13:41:14 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.html"I spend 3 hours of my day, every weekday, commuting to and from work. I find by the end of my hour and a half commute back home at night I just want to sit around and do nothing. " I commute over 1hour 45 minutes each way almost everyday of the week. I make time for exercise by waking up early (around 4.am.) and driving to a gym close to my work that open at 6 a.m. This gives me plenty of time to workout and shower and get to work on time. John Kaiser (a.k.a. Total Transformat...http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlFri, 27 Jun 2008 12:17:08 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlAnother option that I've used on days where social engagements get in the way of my evening workout (and morning workouts aren't really my thing... yet) is to hit the gym or go for a run at lunch; but I have the flexibility and space to eat at my desk while I work when I get back. Quoting: rach_1623Just think of exercise as the exact opposite. Your body is super-engaged, but your brain can take it easy for the most part - just make sure you don't run into a tree or something. ...http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlFri, 27 Jun 2008 06:07:07 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlQuoting: pboyle00But driving for an hour and a half is mentally intensive because you're super-alert the whole time, even if the drive has become routine. Just think of exercise as the exact opposite. Your body is super-engaged, but your brain can take it easy for the most part - just make sure you don't run into a tree or something. ...http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlThu, 26 Jun 2008 17:38:40 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlmmm I can understand your issues with commuting. It really is a pain to drive for an hour and a half straight. That amount of time in traffic isn't so bad because you don't really have to do anything (the stress comes from not moving). But driving for an hour and a half is mentally intensive because you're super-alert the whole time, even if the drive has become routine. The feeling of wanting to sit around and do nothing is strong. Being lazy is something that I have person...http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlWed, 25 Jun 2008 23:04:57 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlThe problem is wanting to sit around and do nothing.. You're going to have to switch the feeling of wanting to do nothing to wanting to do something.. Start off just walking, it's easy, you can walk anywhere, and it's not very strenuous but burns calories and fat..http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlWed, 25 Jun 2008 21:06:27 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlSorry if this sounds rude Ian, but that post just sounded like a load of excuses. It basically boils down to - you're either going to do what it takes to make working out a part of the routine or you're not. I hope you do. Good luck.http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlWed, 25 Jun 2008 19:39:34 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlits from distance the place I work is 150km from where I live. . . luckily it pays better than any job I can get in my city even after adjusting for the travel expenses. They only have me on as a "casual employee" so I can't really justify moving to the closer city. I'm also concerned that if I work out in the closer city it might make it harder for me to stay awake for the rest of the drive....http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlWed, 25 Jun 2008 18:25:44 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlIs your commute because of traffic or distance? If it's traffic, you can go a gym near your work and kill two birds with one stone. In fact, that might work out for you either way; don't worry about being fatigued after you work out, usually I have trouble sleeping at night if I work out too late from the adrenaline. Then, after the long, relaxing (ha!) drive home, you'll be ready for sleepytime! Also, why in God's name are you commuting 3 hours a day? I couldn't live...http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlWed, 25 Jun 2008 17:51:16 +0000http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlI spend 3 hours of my day, every weekday, commuting to and from work. I find by the end of my hour and a half commute back home at night I just want to sit around and do nothing. I'm sure some of you have had the same issue before, do you have any advice on how I could fix this?http://www.traineo.com/13_6133_0.htmlWed, 25 Jun 2008 16:33:59 +0000