Quote Originally Posted by HappyTexasMom View Post
I have a horrible track record of keeping with exercise. I start off all gung-ho, but then somewhere between 3-6 months later, I just fall off.

Thoughts?
You're certainly not alone in the procrastination department! A few ideas:

How about rewarding yourself from now on for every mile logged by 'paying yourself' a little something per mile to put toward that 'dreamy' new bike? $1/mile? $.50/mile? $10/hour? Label an envelope and keep small bills handy to make it easy to pay in. Keep a log of how you're doing---you might be amazed at how quickly the miles and the dollars will add up.

Remind yourself that you are *choosing* the pleasure of riding your bike---it's not a chore or a 'have-to'. It's amazing how a little shift in language can affect mindset. "Wow, I get to ride my bike for an hour today!" not "Ugh, I've got to get on the bike for an hour."

Start memorizing how great you feel when you've come in from a ride. Call up the memory of that satisfying feeling of accomplishment anytime you're hesitating to jump on the bike.

Have all of your bike gear ready at a moment's notice so you can head out straight out the door when an opportunity to ride comes along. My bike bag is always organized: shoes, gloves, helmet, gels are stowed and handy; water bottles are under the sink. A little pre-planning can make a big difference when you're on the fence!

Good luck and have FUN!