Re:Ask HN: How did you start exercising after being complete...
by zachlatta on Tuesday December 13, 2016 @02:22PM
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I've found that setting really low goals and setting up accountability mechanisms works really well for me.
When I first wanted to start running (despite being completely out of shape), I made the following pact with a friend:
1. I have to go out running every day. It doesn't matter how long or far I run for, I just have to run at least one step.
2. Every day I don't go running, I have to pay them $20. No exceptions.
It worked really well for me. I didn't feel as bad as I expected about not running very far when I got started and I inevitably found myself pushing to go farther each time.
When I first wanted to start running (despite being completely out of shape), I made the following pact with a friend:
1. I have to go out running every day. It doesn't matter how long or far I run for, I just have to run at least one step.
2. Every day I don't go running, I have to pay them $20. No exceptions.
It worked really well for me. I didn't feel as bad as I expected about not running very far when I got started and I inevitably found myself pushing to go farther each time.