how do you guys stay motivated?

I have been there more times then I care to mention.

When I get burned out I try to just make some changes to make it fresh and new again. Instead of getting on the elliptical machine, maybe I will hit the treadmill. Other times it is just feel very tired and don't want to go out. Fine, I'll just stand in the middle of the room and do some jumping jacks. That actually not only wakes me up, but motivates me to hit the gym.

Some goes with your eating habits. Eating the same thing day in and day out can get boring. Try eating something different, but just watch your calorie intake.

In short, you just have to identify what is stopping you from becoming motivated and then try to find ways to change up your routine so that you are motivated again.

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I'm going through this right now. I almost blew off another workout. But, I just absolutely forced myself. And, now that I'm done, I'm glad I did it. One thing I try to remember is I can't think of a single time where I regretted working out. But, I always regret not doing it when it was planned.

On eating, that's a little tougher. I'm blowing that too at the moment. I'm trying not to be hard on myself and just go with it a little and see what happens. Yesterday I told a bunch of people at work. They all know I'm a healthy person, and we're surprised that I was eating so bad. But, I told them it was stress eating and I should have it under control soon. We had a good laugh, they all admitted they do the same sometimes, and that made me feel better.

I take it day by day.

It is a daily process. I found that when I stayed in touch with God and let the Holy Spirit guide my food I accomplished great weight loss and the cravings were gone. When I get off track with God I go back on track to the old habits of "comfort" binging and eating. I am acknowling here today on the site I have been off track the past month or so. Today with the Grace of God I am back on His path for my life. Hang in with God and you will not fail.. God Bless You

Discipline. Sheer discipline. I don't always feel like getting out there, or eating right.. but what's the alternative? going back to the way it was? NEVER. I don't allow excuses. I draw the line in the sand and meet it every day. It's just that simple.. Not easy, but simple.

Through the years I've been motivated by looking better, and getting new clothes, etc...as I get older I am finding my hugest motivation is agin gracefully and being healthy! So many people around me are sick, and hurting and I want my quality of life to be really good as I reach my 40's and higher! I'm only 33 right now but I want to have evergy, and health. I feel this motivation has been priceless. I look forward to exercising every day (I haven't missed a workout since february) If I have a little treat, it's little, and I don't just completely fall off the bandwagon. I have made real life changes for the first time in my life.

One thing I have done in the past to motivate me is to make short term goal rewards. like every 10 pounds I can have a pedicure, or go to a movie, but while I'm losing those 10 pounds I am super strict about not going shopping or anything so that the reward really feels special. right now I am on my last 10 pounds that I have to lose so my rewards are coming after 5 pounds. obviously the biggest reward will be to be healthy and fit and active with my kids!

Honestly? Fear. I'm terrified of going back to the way I looked last year. I had lost some of the weight before, and gained it back SO quickly. So I know how my body will respond if I don't continue to be diligent. All I have to do is look at pictures of my body last year, when I first decided to start my journey, and that's enough motivation.