How do you stay motivated?

StephEwell
StephEwell Posts: 82 Member
in Motivation and Support
Hi MFP friends,

What do you do when you start getting burnt out. I've been using the site for almost a year, gotten pretty close to my fitness goals, and I'm having a hard time staying motivated. I really want to stay healthy and get my eyes back on the prize, but it's so hard :( Any advice would be appreciated!

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  • pastryari
    pastryari Posts: 8,646 Member
    I look in the mirror.
  • carolstartingover
    carolstartingover Posts: 83 Member
    With only 9 left to go, reach a little harder and give yourself a reward that you deserve. All day at the spa would be nice for starters. A new pair of cute shoes are always nice and brag about it on here, We love success stories. You can do it.
  • THINk_kkaybbyx0
    THINk_kkaybbyx0 Posts: 89
    I also look in the mirror and pick out the areas id like to work on..

    I try to prelog everything into my diary on here to stay under my calorie goals. Sometimes I arrange the goals day by day just to give some variety to my diet.

    I love looking on forums here for ideas and different exercises and recipe!€
  • CyberEd312
    CyberEd312 Posts: 3,536 Member
    It is the whole mental shift from this being anything but a total lifestyle change. Once you realize this is the rest of your life then there is really little motivation needed, you just live your life... I started my new life in May of 2009 and have never look back... Best of Luck...
  • newyorklover91
    newyorklover91 Posts: 77 Member
    Yesterday I had a really bad eating day, so I went for a massive walk around the neighbourhood and worked my butt off, and my treat/reward at the end was painting my nails. Probably sounds lame, but it made me walk faster and stronger and didn't make exercise so boring/painful! You can do it, You've come so far :):)

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