Motivation
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I never have this problem.  I typically love working out and miss it on my off days.  I just had an off day friday so what gives?  I'm just not into it today, but I know I'll feel better once I start.  Its just the whole starting thing I'm having trouble with today.
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i totally have days like this too.

so just go! 



DO YOU WANT TO STAY LIKE YOU ARE FOREVER! NO! GET UP AND DO IT!
Do this... if you are over weight go take a shower, and as you stand there hot water pouring down on you glance over at a mirror...  are you disguested? Change it.
well you said that you think you're burning more than you initially thought (when you used the cc tools).  sounds to me like you don't feel like exercising bec your body's too tired to perform for you.  i would do minimal gym stuff for a week while you get some rest and healthy food (how about whole wheat penne arrabiata and lentil soup?). 
I get like this too- the greatest motivator for me is to get some really great music- upbeat and easy to move to and start listening to it- it usually makes me want to get up and move! 

Also- keep in mind that if you mix up your work out routine it will make it easier to go- you also don't have to bust *ss every day.  Take it easier some days- do a longer workout at a lower intensity.  I know days when I'm really tired I'll do that- I'm still working out and with a longer workout I'm still burning the same amount of calories- just not working my heart and lungs as hard.

Hope this helps!

Sometimes the hard part is just getting to the gym!

Make yourself GO.  Then, you'll get back into it again.

Good Luck!  :D 

Don't beat yourself up for days you just don't feel like it.  It seems to me that if I workout for a few days in a row - it is the day off where I feel like I've lost weight.

Your body needs reset days and you need them to keep your attitude good and your committment strong.  Just get back at it tomorrow.

Also, try to do mini-challenges on some days to change up the workouts.  Like do 20 arm circles, 20 leg lifts, 20 crunches, 20 legkicks.   Keep track of these "little" workouts and at least you will feel like you've accomplished something and are making progress even on your off days.  Get a list of these kinds of exercises for your "off" days.

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