Please Scroll Down to See Forums Below How the hell do you stay motivated. I can certainly get on the band wagon and stay there for all of two weeks and fall off for a month. I have never had this issue until I gave birth to my daughter a year ago. I have the hardest time staying on the gym track and eating clean. I know I will not lose this last dress size until I can keep myself motivated. Give me some of your motivation factors please.
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RADAR
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its mind over matter ,if you can't do this then it doesn't matter.
Also when you feel like this pm me i'll have you so motivated you'll be dying to get in the gym, I have trained everyone here from the adverage joe to bodybuilders, 2 weeks ago i had a first place winner in the heavyweight division.so quit making excuses an get to work ,the road to success begins with just one step!
Also when you feel like this pm me i'll have you so motivated you'll be dying to get in the gym, I have trained everyone here from the adverage joe to bodybuilders, 2 weeks ago i had a first place winner in the heavyweight division.so quit making excuses an get to work ,the road to success begins with just one step!
cw801
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There are some things that have always helped me.....but mostly, it's a drive to be in the best shape possible, all the time, for me. If you don't have that internal drive, then maybe some of these things can help?
Set short term goals. I always have a big race coming up, or some kind of public event.....about a month apart, that I focus on. If you give yourself short-term goals, and put them end to end.....pretty soon you realize you have been actually meeting your long term goal.
I have fitness magazines all over my house. I look at them when I am feeling un-motivated.....seeing all those fit models and reading success stories will always get me up and to the gym, even on days where I'm just burnt out.
Seeing real changes happening is a huge motivator. If you haven't seen a lot of changes in your body for the amount of work you are putting in, then perhaps you should review what you are doing, and change things up to be more effective. Once those changes start happening, it just helps to motivate so much more!
I can't/will not work out without my Ipod. I have a ton of music that motivates the hell out of me, and it's a crucial instrument in my daily workout. Music can be HIGHLY motivating, and if you don't already do this, then this is the first thing I'd change.
That's about all I can think of right now....like I said, I just have this internal drive to challenge myself every day, and working out is one of those ways I do it. Not everyone is like that, but hopefully these ideas might help a bit??
Good luck!!
Set short term goals. I always have a big race coming up, or some kind of public event.....about a month apart, that I focus on. If you give yourself short-term goals, and put them end to end.....pretty soon you realize you have been actually meeting your long term goal.
I have fitness magazines all over my house. I look at them when I am feeling un-motivated.....seeing all those fit models and reading success stories will always get me up and to the gym, even on days where I'm just burnt out.
Seeing real changes happening is a huge motivator. If you haven't seen a lot of changes in your body for the amount of work you are putting in, then perhaps you should review what you are doing, and change things up to be more effective. Once those changes start happening, it just helps to motivate so much more!
I can't/will not work out without my Ipod. I have a ton of music that motivates the hell out of me, and it's a crucial instrument in my daily workout. Music can be HIGHLY motivating, and if you don't already do this, then this is the first thing I'd change.
That's about all I can think of right now....like I said, I just have this internal drive to challenge myself every day, and working out is one of those ways I do it. Not everyone is like that, but hopefully these ideas might help a bit??
Good luck!!
Sounds like your priorities have changed. Finding it hard to focus on something that may feel trivial by comparison, or maybe just presses you for time, is totally understandable.
In this sort of situation I try to remember what it was I used to love about lifting and reconnect with that feeling. If you never really liked lifting or cardio then that won't work for you. The motivational "hook" is obviously going to be unique for everyone.
My best diet tip is to not bring "red light foods" into your house. All of us have those late night cravings. When I'm searching at night and there is no chocolate or ice cream I get a little frustrated, but then I calm down and eat a spoonful of peanut butter and some skim milk. Not piling it on late at night has done wonders for me.
Rebecca D
Rebecca D
I stay motivated because I feel better when I am in shape. Any time I let myself go even a little bit I feel like crap. Also, another thing that motivates me and I know it may sound silly, but I am always looking at pics and videos of women in the fitness industry. I get motivated because I always tell myself "I want my legs to look like that" etc.
Radar is right about the music too. I could be tired when I get home and just not feeling the gym at all. I can put some of my favorite tunes on and blast it and then all of a sudden I have this burst of energy in me. Music tends to do that to me because I love it.
Radar is right about the music too. I could be tired when I get home and just not feeling the gym at all. I can put some of my favorite tunes on and blast it and then all of a sudden I have this burst of energy in me. Music tends to do that to me because I love it.
I agree with Rebecca! I try to keep certain foods out of my home and I posted a goal pic of Stacey Oster Thompson on my Frigs her Figure pic that keeps me from eating crap!
I also get up in the morning and think about my goals before I get out of bed and clear my mind of yesterdays struggles at night.
I also get up in the morning and think about my goals before I get out of bed and clear my mind of yesterdays struggles at night.
Well, I tell myself that I really deserve to be in great shape and be the healthiest I can be.
For me, it's a little boost of additional self-care that helps me feel great. It's therapy for me. I always feel better after having gone to the gy,m, even if it's not a day where I feel like pushing it to the limit. On those days where I feel a little tired, I don't do as much, as hard, or as long.
I don't have kids, so I can't relate there, but I could see myself wanting to take care of my body so I can take care of my child the best way I can, and be as healthy as I can to be a good role model as well as having a better quality of life.
My biggest obstacle is losing motivation as the day goes on, so I work out first thing before work. It takes some planning, but it's doable.
For me, it's a little boost of additional self-care that helps me feel great. It's therapy for me. I always feel better after having gone to the gy,m, even if it's not a day where I feel like pushing it to the limit. On those days where I feel a little tired, I don't do as much, as hard, or as long.
I don't have kids, so I can't relate there, but I could see myself wanting to take care of my body so I can take care of my child the best way I can, and be as healthy as I can to be a good role model as well as having a better quality of life.
My biggest obstacle is losing motivation as the day goes on, so I work out first thing before work. It takes some planning, but it's doable.
fitgirlgear
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I am not a status snob by any means, but its motivating to know you are in the top 1% of the population as far as the shape you are in.
Get some good music, toss all the junk food you have at home, and start sweating!
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