We all know the feeling. You want to get into shape but just can't get yourself motivated enough to start, or you have a hard time sticking to it. Trust me, I know. So, over the years I have discovered some little tricks here and there. Hope something can be of use to you.
Plan the day before
By planning the day before, it will be easier for you to convince yourself to go to the gym. Start by getting ready the night before. Get all of your workout clothes and necessities together. Pick out a cute outfit, a good water bottle and whatever else you need.
Prepare your food before
Make a smoothie and your lunch the night before. I would recommend that you add your protein powder in the morning though (just shake it up), it gets reaaallly weird if you keep it in the fridge. If you pack some good food, I believe that it's a great way to be excited about the next day.
Change up your routine
Most of us know what it feels like to "plateau". If you don't know what that is, it's when you workout a lot but you don't see any improvements. The best way to stop this from happening is to change up your workout routine. Add some new exercises every so often and even try a whole different form of workout. It also makes things more exciting if you aren't all that into going to the gym or running. Try swimming, palates, or yoga.
Get Inspired
Pinterest/blogs/ weheartit are amazing. I always get more motivated to workout when I search workout inspiration on social media. Take the information with a grain of salt. Sometimes it's helpful other times it's really not good (the thigh gap obsession).
Set Goals
I find this is one of the more challenging but certainly do-able tips. We as humans, are very goal oriented and many of us perform better when we have a goal in place. Make long term goals such as reaching a certain weight/ lifting a certain weight/ going up or down a dress size. Make sure that they are truly realistic goals and healthy. Once you do reach these goals you will feel very accomplished. Also, create some short term goals such as going to the gym so often, joining a new class, running for an extra 5 minutes.. It doesn't have to be a big goal, it can still boost your confidence and motivation to continue.
Be confident with who you are
I know how difficult this is. Many of us seem to think negatively about our bodies, our looks and we often compare ourselves to others. I have certainly done this. Try to look at yourself in a more positive light. Think of something that you like about your body. For many of us - we can name a bunch of things that we don't like, but we often don't think about the things we do like. Positivity is a very powerful thing. So right now - think of something that you like about yourself.
Sticky notes your entire house
OK maybe not your entire house but leave some positive notes in places that you will see. Such as the bathroom mirror, your bedside table and/or your fridge. It's nice to see these messages. It can give you that little boost that you need.
Go workout with your friends
I always found that I am more motivated and more willing to go workout if someone is counting on me to go. Especially if you're struggling with consistently going to the gym - bring a friend. Motivate each other and help each other out!
Do you have any other tips or anything to add to these?
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| Photo by Francesco Gallaroti |
Plan the day before
By planning the day before, it will be easier for you to convince yourself to go to the gym. Start by getting ready the night before. Get all of your workout clothes and necessities together. Pick out a cute outfit, a good water bottle and whatever else you need.
Prepare your food before
Make a smoothie and your lunch the night before. I would recommend that you add your protein powder in the morning though (just shake it up), it gets reaaallly weird if you keep it in the fridge. If you pack some good food, I believe that it's a great way to be excited about the next day.
Change up your routine
Most of us know what it feels like to "plateau". If you don't know what that is, it's when you workout a lot but you don't see any improvements. The best way to stop this from happening is to change up your workout routine. Add some new exercises every so often and even try a whole different form of workout. It also makes things more exciting if you aren't all that into going to the gym or running. Try swimming, palates, or yoga.
Get Inspired
Pinterest/blogs/ weheartit are amazing. I always get more motivated to workout when I search workout inspiration on social media. Take the information with a grain of salt. Sometimes it's helpful other times it's really not good (the thigh gap obsession).
 |
| Photo by Ryan McGuire |
Set Goals
I find this is one of the more challenging but certainly do-able tips. We as humans, are very goal oriented and many of us perform better when we have a goal in place. Make long term goals such as reaching a certain weight/ lifting a certain weight/ going up or down a dress size. Make sure that they are truly realistic goals and healthy. Once you do reach these goals you will feel very accomplished. Also, create some short term goals such as going to the gym so often, joining a new class, running for an extra 5 minutes.. It doesn't have to be a big goal, it can still boost your confidence and motivation to continue.
Be confident with who you are
I know how difficult this is. Many of us seem to think negatively about our bodies, our looks and we often compare ourselves to others. I have certainly done this. Try to look at yourself in a more positive light. Think of something that you like about your body. For many of us - we can name a bunch of things that we don't like, but we often don't think about the things we do like. Positivity is a very powerful thing. So right now - think of something that you like about yourself.
Sticky notes your entire house
OK maybe not your entire house but leave some positive notes in places that you will see. Such as the bathroom mirror, your bedside table and/or your fridge. It's nice to see these messages. It can give you that little boost that you need.
 |
| Photo by Dave Meier |
Go workout with your friends
I always found that I am more motivated and more willing to go workout if someone is counting on me to go. Especially if you're struggling with consistently going to the gym - bring a friend. Motivate each other and help each other out!
Do you have any other tips or anything to add to these?
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Great blog post , all you blog posts are very helpful ! :)
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