My fitness buddy would exercise and work out with me two or three times a week - but lately rather than do this is constantly finding excuses not to exercise - they'd rather watch TV or go for a meal!!! I have a hard enough time sometimes to get myself going and I can't keep nagging them to exercise if they chose not too. Should I stop trying and just do it for myself or do I continue trying to motivate them.
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Q: What do you do when your fitness buddy demotivates you rather than encourages you?
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5/17/08 5:27pm
Hi Rosemarie,
I love fitness buddies, they really help when it comes to motivation and maybe this is your chance to motivate them. I would definitely have an honest talk with them on a day/time when you usually don't workout. You can call them up and tell them "Hey, is there something going on that is affecting you? Because lately I've noticed your motivation for working out has really waned"
Maybe there is something in their life that is causing them not to want to be around other people. If you still feel they would rather not talk about it or don't want to continue working out, leave the door open and let them know you are there for them and let them be. Keep working out and try finding someone else who can be another fitness buddy. Maybe in the future when you fitness buddy gets out of their slump, they can join you guys.
All the best
Kenn Kihiu
5/31/08 9:34am
If I were you I would find another buddy to exercise with, one that will motivate you!!
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