What keeps you motivated?

[superqt4u2nv]

I seem to slip at times and get myself off track. I was wondering what keeps you motivated and what do you find helps you get back on track when you have fallen off track????

 

[FitFossil]

Do you keep a training log? That helps keep me motivated.

 

[bigguns15]

The thought of being #1 one day.

 

[spatts]

The numbers. I look at the world record women's #'s, then I picture myself doing slightly more...then it's only a matter of minutes before I'm ready to hit the iron.

 

[valerie]

For me it is a habit. I don't ever fall skip workouts, I do have planned time offs. I personally get a lot of pleasure from my lifting. I think it helps if you really enjoy whatever activity it is you participate in.

The only limits we have are those we choose--valerie

 

[lucidblue]

I've been working out for several years, but in the last 7 months I've changed my workouts to be focused on lifting instead of cardio (and more focused on free weights and heavier weight goals). I always did a full body workout with cardio, it was just more machine based and I wasn't challenging myself... just going through the motions. A few months ago I went through a serious break-up and working out became my anger management and my sleeping pill. So, I started going to the gym 4-5x per week instead of 2-3. I decreased cardio and increased lifting. Now I love it! It's no longer anger managment or a sleeping pill, but just fun. I look better than I ever have. That's my motivation... looking great and feeling good. Tension headaches that were frequent are rare now. I also started keeping a journal, which has helped a lot!

 

[velvett]

Take record - make a journal

Track what you do

How you feel physically

Your gains and loses - and how you feel about them (not how you feel physically)

Take a lot of photos and compare over time - nothing gives you greater motivation that a visual result.

Make a series of small goals for yourself - a mini competition against yourself and your past goals.




Talk to people about their goals and accomplishments - sometimes others can be inspiring.


Also, think about it as a scrapbook and feel free to tear up magazines or write things down that you feel inspired about.

 

[Deleted member 33117]

Sorry a bit off topic, but velvett, you have an absolutely beautiful stomach.

 

[velvett]

Sorry a bit off topic, but velvett, you have an absolutely beautiful stomach.

Thank you.

 

[JJFigure]

Competing definitely keeps you motivated. I always want to come into the next comp better than the last.