How do you find motivation to exercise when you just don’t feel like getting off your A--

Here are a few ideas we can use to get motivated:

1) THIS GROUP And MFP friends- being accountable to each other.

2) finding a RELIABLE! MOTIVATED workout partner (one of the best motivators!)

3) logging exercise

4) reading magazines

5) books and websites

6) rewarding ourselves

7) How you feel after a workout. I always feel great after a good workout. It’s a high.

8) taking Time for you. many people make time to take care of others (kids, spouse, other family, co-workers, boss), they don’t often
make time to take care of themselves. Instead, make your “ME" time a priority, and don’t miss that exercise appointment.

9) Calories burned. If you count calories (and it’s really one of the most effective ways to lose weight), you know that the more you
exercise, the more calories you burn — and the bigger your calorie deficit.

10) Having fun. Exercise should be fun. If it isn’t, try a different kind of activity that you enjoy. As long as you’re moving, it’s good for
you.

11) How you’re going to look. Imagine a slimmer, fitter you. Now let that visualization drive you.

12) Magazines. It motivates me to read fitness magazines. Not sure why, but it works.

13) Cover models. Sure, they’re genetically freaky, and probably Photoshopped to look perfect.

14) Blogs. I enjoy reading blogs about people who are into running, or losing weight. It can show the ups and downs they go
through, and you can learn from their experiences.

15) Success stories. success stories of others incredibly inspiring.

16) Forums. Do the monthly challenge on Zen Habits forums, or join another forum full of like-minded or like-goaled peopled. Check
in daily. It really helps.

17) Rewards. If you exercise for a few days, give yourself a reward! A week? Another reward. Do it often in the beginning. Set a
goal for your reward.

18) Fitting into new clothes. Wanna look good in a smaller size? Work out!

19) Adrenaline rush. Ride that rush to complete the workout.

20) Stress relief. makes a world of difference.

21) Time for contemplation.

22) Sign up for a class, perhaps with a friend, and you’ll be motivated to get there and work out.

23) Find a coach or trainer.

24) exercise log/graph. For some reason, writing it down is extremely important. It will help gage improvements and make yourself
accountable.

25) Your before picture. You often don’t realize how far you’ve come. Take pictures. I have a hard time with this one,but will do it
and not look at it until I have hit my first goal.

26) The dread of feeling “yuck” from not exercising.

27) THE SCALEThe scale. weigh yourself once a week, you’ll be motivated to have it keep going down, instead of up. Combine the
scale with the measuring tape, and measure your waist.

28) Reaching a goal. Set a goal for weight, or your waist measurement. Setting and tracking a goal helps motivate you to complete
that goal. Make it easily achievable.

29) Posting it on your blog. Tell people you’re going to lose weight or exercise daily, and report to them. You’ll make it happen.

30) Motivational quotes. I like to print them out or put them on my computer desktop.

31) Others commenting on how good you look. When someone notices the changes in your body, it feels good. And it makes you
want to work out more.

32) An upcoming day at the beach, or special occasion.

What motivates you?