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Re:Tricks to start working despite not feeling like it by triceratops on Tuesday January 21, 2020 @02:49PM (#22110775)
> because then I learn that "yeah you say just walking but we both know it will end up in running."

And this doesn't motivate you? For me it's actually more motivating: I only have to muster enough willpower to start walking, not to run, but I'll end up having a good workout anyway.

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Re:Tricks to start working despite not feeling like it by kd5bjo on Wednesday January 22, 2020 @02:12AM (#22115321)
That’s only a motivation if you viscerally believe running to be an enjoyable activity. I have found that when starting something new, the most important (and hardest) thing is to stop while I’m still having a good time so that I associate that good feeling with the activity instead of the pain that comes from overdoing it.
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Re:Tricks to start working despite not feeling like it by triceratops on Wednesday January 22, 2020 @05:48PM (#22122904)
I find exercise important, and almost always feel better after doing it, even if the specific activity isn't enjoyable.
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