Unmotivated

Well you're here for a reason and asking questions. So you need to ask yourself what's more important, whatever reasons brought you here or not working out. I try to make a list in my head of reasons to work out versus reasons not to work out. Usually I can come up with dozens of reasons to work out, but only one reason not to work out which is usually I just don't feel like it. Then I think I also don't feel like being fat, tired, and grumpy so I just go.

Download some new music that I like and only put it on the device I use to work out. Sometimes listening to good new music can really energize me.

Buy some new workout clothes or some new shoes.

I have taken my "before" picture and put it up on my fridge or make it the wallpaper on my phone so I have to look at it constantly.

I try to come up with a nutrition and exercise plan ahead of time or plan out my week. If I have any extra busy days I'll make those my rest days and schedule accordingly. Sometimes if I say I am going to do X and Y on Monday and Wednesday I am more likely to do it, instead of just saying maybe I'll try and work out tomorrow and constantly make excuses.

Do you have any friends or relatives that you can work out with? Pick a specific day and time and put it on both of your calendars. If one of you can't make it, make sure you reschedule. Sometimes I enjoy playing sports with others instead of working out alone.

Keep in mind, too, that you don't actually have to work out to lose weight. Losing weight by being in a caloric deficit means that you have time to experiment and find something that you enjoy to do for HEALTH, not weight.

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