How to stay motivated?

one day you won't be bored with it. it has happened to many people. an initial surge of "yes i can do this" and then people start making excuses. yes, "being bored" is an excuse.

it happens. we all go through slumps.

sometimes having a long term goal like "look great for next years beach vacation" can be motivating, but sometimes it can seem so far away and pointless as the results are taking too long.

try making smaller goals like others suggested. managable goals too. like "i will exercise at least 3 times this week," and that way if you sneak in a fourth, you did a little extra.

you know, something that i like, is to pick a race or a competition say, 6-8 months from now, register for it, and there is your goal. you have a race to be ready at. like a warrior dash or spartan race. something difficult, but also within reach. you can stop worrying about fitting into a dress, and focus on being able to run 4 miles and climb a rope.

remember, appearance is a result of fitness. as you train for this race, you will look (and feel) better.

you have to draw from something inside you. it can be anger at your current state, disappointment that you don't fit in the clothes you like, happiness that you got a compliment, jealousy of a friend that eats whatever they want and fits in the cool clothes, whatever. but if it doesn't come from inside of you, it'll never last, no matter how many motivating pictures you have on your facebook feed or pintrest wall.

Suggestions and encouragement don't hurt, but at the end of the day, you have to motivate yourself. No one can do it for you.

I got help from a personal trainer and I can honestly say it is the best thing I have ever done. You have to really want to do it. If you are really unhappy it would be beneficial to begin a lifestyle change. Don't think of it as a diet, think of it as lifestyle change. Begin to limit the bad foods and increase the good food, don't eliminate the bad foods just have little quantities every now and then so that you stay on track. Good luck!

i have always said, in order to loss weight, you have to have the WANT to lose it. anyone can lose weight because they had a bad day or someone made a horrible comment, but it's always up to YOU. it's easy to say, i will start the diet tomorrow but ask yourself, do you REALLY want to or are you just saying it because you feel you are eating something you shouldn't be eating?

when i first started changing my eating habits about 2 years ago, i hated every minute of it. i hated training. i hated eating veggies and fruits. all i wanted was a Big Mac and chips. i would of happily ate those 24/7 and you know what, i probably did at one stage.

it wasn't until Christmas of last year when i said enough was enough. i hated what i wore on Christmas day. i felt fat. New Years Day, I felt even worst and i purposely refused to eat all the food that was presented because i hated myself to much to enough the company of others. a part of me felt that i was being judge.

so in january, i signed up for Bootcamp classes and i changed my eating habits and i now love every minute of it. i have completed 2 marathons since i started my journey in january. i love it because I wanted to do it. i love it because I am now doing something i enjoy. beforehand i felt that i was being made to do it. my mam was buying fruits and vegs and telling me that i should eat them, now, i will happily eat fruit and vegs not a bother to me. when i go to the cinema, i would rather bring a packed lunch than have sweets. i love the new me.

i genuinely think you will wake up one day and realise, yes i want to do this but until then, forcing yourself to exercise and eat healthy wont make it easier for you. i think you should gradually bring in new foods and new exercises and before you now it, you will be exercising and eating healthy everyday.