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trickbikeguy
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There are a lot of different techniques that can be used, and a variety is key. Sometimes reviewing your "fat" pictures will help, sometimes reviewing your written goals does the trick. Often for me, I simply think about how long I will need to exercise in order to burn off the calories that I eat. So, if my motivation is lacking for cardio, I ask myself, do I really want to cut back on my meals (basically eat 5 instead of 6 meals or make some meal portions smaller (often the carbs))? That sometimes does the trick and I do the cardio, but honestly I hate cardio and more often than not I simply force myself to be extra strict on the nutrition aspect.
If your challenge is in the diet, you can ask yourself whether eating this (FILL IN THE BLANK) is worth an extra (EQUIVALENT AMOUNT OF MINUTES TO BURN OFF THOSE CALORIES) time on the bike/treadmill/etc.
That's what I do. I am sure that others use different methods that they find work for them, and I look forward to seeing other techniques that other Trackers use.
It's a journey, not a joy-ride.
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Brittani
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i agree with TBG i look at my fat pictures... and if those don't work i start googling pictures of figure models.
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TheBumbler
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I train at CrossFit Regina. We do a mix of stuff.
Eva T posts equipment free workouts at the end of each of her posts on her blog. Pick something different every day and modify as needed. If you want, three times a week, I can figure out a mod and post it on this thread for you. Do it in place of HIIT.
For example, here's the one she posted for June 26:
Workout: 10 jump squats, 10 clapping push ups, 40m dash 3x. Rest 3-5 minutes. Repeat 3x for a total of 9 rounds with 3-5 minute rest every 3 rounds. Go hard or go home.
MODIFICATION: Do 10 air squats, 10 modified push ups, 40M walk/jog. Repeat 3x for a total of 9 rounds with 3-5 minute rest every 3 rounds. Get a stop watch and time how long it takes for you to do each set of three rounds. Report back and let us know how you did!
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What do you usually do on days when you are feeling least motivated?
That's not always enough motivation. Most days are not a problem - today was just one of those days where my energy was lacking, stressing about finances, etc. 
