Most people who start on a new fitness or weight loss program will at some point lose their motivation to continue and eventually give up. The reason being is that most people see fitness and as a chore and something that they feel like they should be doing but would rather not.
However, there are a few ways we can keep ourselves motivated and interested in our fitness training and reach the targets we have set. Here are top 5 tips on how to keep motivated.
1. Goal setting
Goal setting is a great way to motivate you as reaching a goal gives a great feeling of accomplishment which in turn spurs you on to continue. The key to goal setting is to set realistic targets that can be achieved in a short period of time.
2. Make it fun
When it comes to motivation, attitude is everything. Different people may have completely opposite feelings towards the same task: some will hate it, others will love it. Why do you think this happens? It’s simple: some of us find ways to make any task interesting and fun to do!
Most people who start on a new fitness or weight loss program will at some point lose their motivation to continue and eventually give up. The reason being is that most people see fitness and as a chore and something that they feel like they should be doing but would rather not.
However, there are a few ways we can keep ourselves motivated and interested in our fitness training and reach the targets we have set. Here are top 5 tips on how to keep motivated.
1. Goal setting
Goal setting is a great way to motivate you as reaching a goal gives a great feeling of accomplishment which in turn spurs you on to continue. The key to goal setting is to set realistic targets that can be achieved in a short period of time.
2. Make it fun
When it comes to motivation, attitude is everything. Different people may have completely opposite feelings towards the same task: some will hate it, others will love it. Why do you think this happens? It’s simple: some of us find ways to make any task interesting and fun to do!
3. Reward Yourself
Everyone enjoys a reward!! I’m happy to confirm that this is also one of the easiest and at the same time most powerful ways to stay motivated!
Right from the beginning, agree on some deliverables which will justify yourself getting rewarded. As soon as you get one of the agreed results, take time to reward yourself in some way.
4. Self Photos
This method can be done in a variety of ways but basically involves you using pictures of yourself to use as motivation. You may be someone who has put a lot of weight on, in which case, carry a photo of how you used to look when you were happy with your weight. When you think you cannot be bothered to train or exercise, look at the photo and remind yourself of why you are exercising or trying to lose weight. You may have once been overweight and am now slowly putting weight back on; In this case use a photo of when you were most unhappy with your weight and look at it to motivate yourself not to go back to feeling like that.
5. Partner Up
Partner with a friend, co-worker or loved one – someone who will support you and your goals without sabotaging them.
