What kind of sorcery and magic do people use to be able to follow a strict diet and workout routine? Motivation can last for a few hours, a couple of days, maybe even a week. Almost everyone has used the excuse of "I'll just start working out tomorrow" to justify having a snack or to load up on delicious carbs.
So, how do we keep the mental strength necessary to put down the cheesecake and wine to pick up a dumbbell instead? Motivation!
Motivation is the key to everything. Without motivation you have no reason to workout or eat healthier. Before you start a workout or diet you should identify the reason for doing so. Do you want a lifestyle change for yourself or someone around you? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to gain weight? Are you using it as a stress reliever?
Identifying and setting a goal is essential to achieving that goal. Choose how much weight you want to gain or lose, deciding how much time you can set aside each day, and finding a comfort zone to work within. An actual number to gauge our success to is motivation to our minds to continue. Setting aside a reasonable amount of time that fits within your day can allow you to avoid possible stress if you start to run out of time in a day. Picking a workout that you understand and are not self conscious about performing will help eliminate nerves that keep people from attending gyms.
Life is ever-changing and daily motivation will come and go. Music can help put you in a better mood to workout or get you excited for a workout, kind of like certain songs make you want to sing or dance. Workout partners and trainers are also a great way to stay motivated. There is not a single person in the world that wakes up in the morning and is excited for their workout every single day. We all have lazy days. That is why there are personal trainers......and those who are great motivators.
Don't have a motivator in your life? Like a page on Facebook or follow an Instagram page that posts motivational quotes. If you're a movie lover, there are a ton of motivational movies, just make sure you leave plenty of time after movie watching for that workout. If you need some movie ideas I highly suggest you start off with Miracle. You will not be disappointed and it's full of well known quotes.
Identify your inspiration and turn it into your motivation.
So, how do we keep the mental strength necessary to put down the cheesecake and wine to pick up a dumbbell instead? Motivation!
Motivation is the key to everything. Without motivation you have no reason to workout or eat healthier. Before you start a workout or diet you should identify the reason for doing so. Do you want a lifestyle change for yourself or someone around you? Do you want to lose weight? Do you want to gain weight? Are you using it as a stress reliever?
Identifying and setting a goal is essential to achieving that goal. Choose how much weight you want to gain or lose, deciding how much time you can set aside each day, and finding a comfort zone to work within. An actual number to gauge our success to is motivation to our minds to continue. Setting aside a reasonable amount of time that fits within your day can allow you to avoid possible stress if you start to run out of time in a day. Picking a workout that you understand and are not self conscious about performing will help eliminate nerves that keep people from attending gyms.
Life is ever-changing and daily motivation will come and go. Music can help put you in a better mood to workout or get you excited for a workout, kind of like certain songs make you want to sing or dance. Workout partners and trainers are also a great way to stay motivated. There is not a single person in the world that wakes up in the morning and is excited for their workout every single day. We all have lazy days. That is why there are personal trainers......and those who are great motivators.
Don't have a motivator in your life? Like a page on Facebook or follow an Instagram page that posts motivational quotes. If you're a movie lover, there are a ton of motivational movies, just make sure you leave plenty of time after movie watching for that workout. If you need some movie ideas I highly suggest you start off with Miracle. You will not be disappointed and it's full of well known quotes.
Identify your inspiration and turn it into your motivation.
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