Maintaining consistency in a weight loss program can be challenging at times. Many times you will have to dig deep within to stay motivated and to maintain the course. Remember all things are possible and it starts in the mind. If you believe you can achieve a certain goal it will come to past. Now will it be easy…Ummm, I didn’t say that but keep pressing and you will like what you see on the other side. Here a 10 ways to stay motivated and stay in the game.
- Sign up for a Race. Many of us like to challenge ourselves and desire to succeed in competitions. So find a local race in your area and sign up today.
- Buy some new workout gear. I must admit a fresh pair of tennis makes me feel like I can run for days. But if that’s not your thing…Get something that you can feel good in and sport while working out.
- Buy a new exercise gadget. Find a workout gadget that tracks your calories burned throughout the day from being active. This could motivate you to to beat each day’s calorie goal set.
- Find a workout buddy or an accountability partner. It has been proven that people are more successful when they have accountability to someone or a group. Share your struggles and praises them each day. I use this often and it works.
- Design a ipod/mp3 playlist that can keep you pumped up and exercising for 45 min or more. Don’t stop until the playlist stops. Personally, I love old school music and fast dirty south music. Sometimes I forget I’m working out because I enjoy my music so much.
- Blackmail yourself. I know this sounds crazy, but if your tired of looking the same way you have to do something about it. So take a photo in a swimsuit or shirtless(men) and put it on the fridge and make a commitment to transform that body. Or better yet email the photo to friend that can post the pic if you do not show any significant improvement in 12 weeks. Make sure you discuss this with your friend first. I don’t want to see any friendships ruined over this.
- Link your exercise to your health. Have you had your cholesterol check lately? Do you know your LDL or HDL levels? Set a goal to lower your LDL levels(bad cholesterol) and raise HDL(good cholesterol) both which are affected with food and exercise.
- Think of exercise as painting a new coat over your body. Each time you exercise you are getting a fresh new coat over the old body.
- Schedule a body composition tests every 2 months. This way you will have a clear idea of your progress not only in weight loss but in gaining and losing muscle.
- Create a vision board. A vision board can help you mentally to keep your desired body image in front of you for motivation.
Stick with it. Consistency is the key. Don’t give up on yourself. You were made to win!!!
B.
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Super helpful!
Thank you!