tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post158062437070697391..comments2024-03-15T04:01:53.036-04:00Comments on Cranky Fitness: Need More Willpower? Some Tips and TricksCrabby McSlackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-7544537894583356862011-07-18T15:49:17.002-04:002011-07-18T15:49:17.002-04:00Nice Post, these are some great tips to help willp...Nice Post, these are some great tips to help willpower. I will have to give them try. One of the hardest thing I find that need the most will power is when dieting and trying to ignore the wrong foods! thanks for the tipsJameshttp://www.about-muscle.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-12852930703872320302010-01-13T16:19:17.898-05:002010-01-13T16:19:17.898-05:00I swear I read this post the day you made it, and ...I swear I read this post the day you made it, and the link love just did not register in my brains. <br /><br />Much belated thanks!Chaobellhttp://www.chaobell.net/thickmcrunfastnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-50334733742553913852010-01-12T23:36:09.974-05:002010-01-12T23:36:09.974-05:00Oh, and Crabby have you don't any posts on smo...Oh, and Crabby have you don't any posts on smoothies? I'm concerned about whether that's even healthy.Lymienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-90468046345562913372010-01-12T23:34:54.798-05:002010-01-12T23:34:54.798-05:00I'm having trouble just getting up and finding...I'm having trouble just getting up and finding a job. Eventually you get so discouraged you just stop doing even the basic things. This post wasn't ill timed at all, and the part on replacing willpower with willingness was fantastic.Lymienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-79785330708303717422010-01-12T17:42:38.138-05:002010-01-12T17:42:38.138-05:00Belated thanks for the link love!!! (I'm swam...Belated thanks for the link love!!! (I'm swamped right now.) And that *thud* you heard yesterday? Was me falling out of my chair at being cited as a positive role model in an article about, of all things, willpower! I definitely agree with that tip, though; reading stories of maintainers continues to keep me inspired and on track with healthy living, whichever direction the scale heads. (The latest "Two Fit Chicks and a Microphone" podcast featured several of my favorites.)<br /><br />And thanks for this post, too. I really prefer the idea that willpower is a brain function and can be strengthened.Pubsgalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05636089392777186992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-41498890924105591382010-01-12T06:10:14.285-05:002010-01-12T06:10:14.285-05:00Your post brings to mind the subject of control fa...Your post brings to mind the subject of control fatigue which I wrote about last year (http://www.aweightlifted.com/2009/04/maybe-self-control-isnt-all-its-cracked-up-to-be.html). Love Miz' willingness instead of willpower.Marsha @ Green Mountain at Fox Runhttp://www.aweightlifted.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-89845511196494982662010-01-12T00:29:19.132-05:002010-01-12T00:29:19.132-05:00Katieo,
I bet you could totally tackle a bunch of...Katieo,<br /><br />I bet you could totally tackle a bunch of challenges all at once!<br /><br />It's slackers like me who need to take just one or two at a time.Crabby McSlackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12108791388350253344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-10755094664356999422010-01-11T23:10:53.286-05:002010-01-11T23:10:53.286-05:00I saw that article and found it very helpful.
Ex...I saw that article and found it very helpful. <br /><br />Except I totally disagree with #2. Didn't they do some study about two people remembering a telephone number or something like that? And the one who had to remember the longer number had a harder time resisting a piece of chocolate cake...? <br /><br />My strtegy this year is to just dream big and start knocking off as many goals as I can. biggies. I've taken on about 15 New Year's resolutions. AND I WILL ACCOMPLISH THEM ALL, DANGIT. <br /><br />ahem. sorry. <br />I don't know, I get that people get overwhelmed but isn't there some statistic somewhere that says humans only use something like LESS than 10% of their brainpower? I tend to think that oftentimes we are capable of much MORE than we think possible. And by golly we CAN get out of debt, lose 20 pounds, and learn how to salsa all at the same time. <br /><br />But you know, it's hard to argue with that research. I just think there might be more room than we think for being "overwhelmed." Especially if what we're being overwhelmed with is something we really really want...rather than remembering an insignificant set of numbers. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br />wow. Guess I'm makin up for lost time over here. ;)katieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08339475353059389950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-59328394280811486412010-01-11T23:10:51.223-05:002010-01-11T23:10:51.223-05:00POD, your ex drives a Pinto?????POD, your ex drives a Pinto?????The Merryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09660495393832517684noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-37101882805084044902010-01-11T22:57:23.953-05:002010-01-11T22:57:23.953-05:00Okay as far as willpower goes, why am I always all...Okay as far as willpower goes, why am I always all-willpower, or no-willpower. One week I am counting the calories in the water, and the next week I am stealing my child's dessert. I need to work on the consistency of my willpower. Great post!BrendaKayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07204523453980876757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-38513338206663328642010-01-11T22:55:47.008-05:002010-01-11T22:55:47.008-05:00I like the idea of exercising the willpower muscle...I like the idea of exercising the willpower muscle. And like Leah said, I allow myself one junk/dessert/slacking day a week to keep from feeling deprived.Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-43190259670589850732010-01-11T22:19:57.629-05:002010-01-11T22:19:57.629-05:00One of my goals is reading my goals daily to make ...One of my goals is reading my goals daily to make sure that I'm aware or staying conscious of them.<br /><br />Okay, now for the serious part of my comment - setting my cheating ex boyfriend's car on fire is a great idea. Too bad those cars he likes so much are notorious for bursting into flame on their own.Levihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07369763028982948026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-4180410062860893842010-01-11T21:01:56.698-05:002010-01-11T21:01:56.698-05:00It's about planning and listening to your body...It's about planning and listening to your body. You should also get to know the root of your impulses and actions. And of course, take on small things because you might tire yourself out when you're still at the start.All Women Stalkerhttp://allwomenstalk.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-72107354905744557732010-01-11T18:35:29.799-05:002010-01-11T18:35:29.799-05:00Awesome post! I definitely needed this today!Awesome post! I definitely needed this today!Run, Heat, Runhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09185934223232228028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-8749096033030641962010-01-11T17:47:45.153-05:002010-01-11T17:47:45.153-05:00I agree with Dr. J. A failure to plan is a plan t...I agree with Dr. J. A failure to plan is a plan to fail. When it comes to new years resolutions I often think of something I once heard actor Matt Dillon say. He said "Everything should be done in moderation. Even moderation should be done in moderation." <br /><br />Check out a similar one that I did.<br />http://wellnessbymanymeans.com/2010/01/new-years-food-for-thought/Rahimhttp://www.wellnessbymanymeans.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-87107509598781509882010-01-11T16:50:51.288-05:002010-01-11T16:50:51.288-05:00*raises hand* I too am unable to operate my TV or ...*raises hand* I too am unable to operate my TV or DVD player thanks to the screwy universal remote. I have to ask my 7-year-old to help me. And he still pronounces it "wemote" Oh the shame!<br /><br />And willpower... um, only for things I already want to do!Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04339643338071382257noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-92221875814980811672010-01-11T16:10:57.518-05:002010-01-11T16:10:57.518-05:00What a great post! There is so much in there!!! I ...What a great post! There is so much in there!!! I do a lot of them BUT I also have a lot of willpower or willingness power when it comes to eating right & exercise & it took me some years to get there as I have been at it a long time. I know what I want to see, I know what I have worked for & I just do not want to ruin all that hard work!<br /><br />BUT, yes, I plan, I walk away, I give myself that 10 minutes to talk to myself before I make a rash decision, I drink some water or flavored water at times if I have to, I portion control, I eat mini meals so I always know I have another small meal coming & more but I am getting too long here.<br /><br />Now ask me about real life.. not too good at that! :-)Jody - Fit at 52http://www.truth2beingfit.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-89035171691498892682010-01-11T15:42:44.481-05:002010-01-11T15:42:44.481-05:00I have a long-term goal in mind so it does get eas...I have a long-term goal in mind so it does get easier to get at the exercising every day. I also allow myself one day off a week and find that I don't always take it.Leah J. Utashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08497599109798015888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-83021378698560492842010-01-11T15:42:32.339-05:002010-01-11T15:42:32.339-05:00I like the concept of being *skilled or unskilled ...I like the concept of being *skilled or unskilled at using this brain resource...* Still, I think I need to make an appointment with my prefrontal cortex about the focus thing...<br /><br />Thanks for the good tips and resources.'Dreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445124443770488433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-39090929314655598622010-01-11T15:37:17.764-05:002010-01-11T15:37:17.764-05:00One thing that I do to test my willpower is if I w...One thing that I do to test my willpower is if I want a cookie or some chips. I will go to the kitchen take the cookie eat one bite and leave it on the counter and go back to doing what I was doing. If I want more I'll take another bite & go back again. Doing this makes me feel like a pig because I keep going back into the kitchen. I eat less this way!<br /><br />http://latestinhealthandfitness.blogspot.com/Hannahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06663262002729699209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-49087687899845496342010-01-11T15:08:06.274-05:002010-01-11T15:08:06.274-05:00I love Lyn's story. That's such a great mo...I love Lyn's story. That's such a great moment. For me, it helps to get busy doing something else. If I'm bored, tempting thoughts (like: Though shalt eat that caramel...then the box) haunt me bigtime.Tracey @ I'm Not Superhumanhttp://www.notsuperhuman.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-36589131113907905292010-01-11T14:56:00.350-05:002010-01-11T14:56:00.350-05:00Yes, I need more willpower.
Putting as much as po...Yes, I need more willpower.<br /><br />Putting as much as possible on autopilot helps me the most.<br /><br />I will work on implementing more of your suggestions.messymimihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649529601786689712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-195834692529716162010-01-11T14:36:00.525-05:002010-01-11T14:36:00.525-05:00Love this, and thanks for the linky love! I defin...Love this, and thanks for the linky love! I definitely want to echo the chorus of "sleep matters" - I make WAY better decisions when I'm not tired. Being prepared too. When I have a yummy healthy lunch I'm looking forward to, it's easy for me to dodge the donuts in the break room. Also, teaching myself how to enjoy treats responsibly - a serving of pretzels or ONE truffle and I'm sufficiently satisfied. Knowing that I can have one any time I want makes it ok to say no to them most of the time. If that makes any sense.Quixhttp://www.adjustedreality.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-92086158897400071272010-01-11T13:44:40.563-05:002010-01-11T13:44:40.563-05:00One of my tricks is to tell myself that I'm &q...One of my tricks is to tell myself that I'm "just practicing." For some reason, I find it much easier to "practice" certain good habits than to do the real thing, even though the end result is the same. Go figure.Ann (bunnygirl)https://www.blogger.com/profile/04938134750150653386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1704170106558126102.post-56049302616738439202010-01-11T13:05:41.534-05:002010-01-11T13:05:41.534-05:00Really great advice! These are fantastic ideas.
...Really great advice! These are fantastic ideas. <br /><br />I definitely eat way more when I have readings to do for class. That's why I try to do my readings at the gym (walking on an incline on the treadmill) so that snacking is not an option!Saganhttp://www.livingintherealworld.net/healthy/noreply@blogger.com