Need help to stay motivated

titiansmith
titiansmith Posts: 4
in Motivation and Support
ok guys.
It's my third day back on it after a mont slip & I'm struggling to stay motivated, what do you do to keep motivated?? Workout burn is catching up with me I'm lacking energy, I need a kick up the *kitten*!! Help please xx

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  • PinkCoconut
    PinkCoconut Posts: 655 Member
    For me, it's two things:

    1) Having a deep-seated, solid "why". I would remember why I started this whole journey in the first place and how different things are this time around than in the past when I tried to "get healthy" simply to "lose weight". Having an emotional connection to my goal has been HUGE!

    2) Understanding that, when it comes to goal achievement, consistency trumps motivation every time. Motivation comes and goes constantly but I remind myself on days when I truly can't see the forest for the trees that as long as I stay consistent (consistent in my workouts and consistent in my eating) that my goals WILL happen. Even if they don't happen quicker than I'd like, as long as I stayed consistent in picking myself up when I get knocked down or even just going through the motions will compound over time and I won't regret it.

    Feel free to friend me! :)
  • titiansmith
    titiansmith Posts: 4
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    PinkCoconut wrote: »
    For me, it's two things:

    1) Having a deep-seated, solid "why". I would remember why I started this whole journey in the first place and how different things are this time around than in the past when I tried to "get healthy" simply to "lose weight". Having an emotional connection to my goal has been HUGE!

    2) Understanding that, when it comes to goal achievement, consistency trumps motivation every time. Motivation comes and goes constantly but I remind myself on days when I truly can't see the forest for the trees that as long as I stay consistent (consistent in my workouts and consistent in my eating) that my goals WILL happen. Even if they don't happen quicker than I'd like, as long as I stayed consistent in picking myself up when I get knocked down or even just going through the motions will compound over time and I won't regret it.

    Feel free to friend me! :)

    thanks have added you xx
  • Graceious1
    Graceious1 Posts: 716 Member
    edited April 2015
    My motivation is that I have a taekwondo black belt exam in 6 weeks so my training regime to prepare for it has increased to build my endurance and make me stronger. When I get my black belt I have to maintain my fitness levels because I'll be doing demonstrations in the class. Taekwondo is a major part of my life so that is my motivation for being fit and healthy. Entering 5k races used to be my motivation but when the race was over so was my training. I think you have to look at something that will get you and keep you excited. Doing something where there is progression may help. I am happy today because I lost a pound. Feel free to add me if you want support. :)
  • emma_731
    emma_731 Posts: 1
    I feel the same! Gym has not been my priority due to working late into the night most days at work. But now the job stress is over I am due to go back this evening. I'v had my muesli and fruit for breakfast. Chicken breast avocado and salad for lunch. Unsure what to have for my pre gym snack - any ideas?

    I do find if I eat well in the day this helps my mind set getting me in the mood for the gym, as I know if I eat well I will perform better :smile:

    Anyone have any other motivational tips? x

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