Get Motivated, Stay Motivated to exercise, that is! It's a new season fall, we're back from summer vacations and time to get back to routine.The gyms are beginning to get more crowed too, but will they stay crowded? Why do some of us exercise all year long and why do some of us lose our motivation? I believe that there is no secret or magic will power but just habit and a few tools that help to keep us going. So, whether we've just started to exercise or we want to exercise more, here are some tools to help us to "just do it" as the popular ad states. After all, haven't we heard about the wonderful health benefits we get from exercising (looking better doesn't hurt either!)?
To Get Motivated and Stay Motivated, let's
Make it a Priority. Sometimes we just can't have it all! So if we're trying to burn the candle at both ends, we may need to decide which end our priority lies. Examples of not prioritizing exercise? We stay up late and then try to get up early to exercise, or we choose to meet a friend for lunch vs. taking our exercise class (how about we take our friend to the class?).
Make it Convenient. When we choose a gym near our home or office, we are more likely to go. If we can't get to a gym (home with a baby, or work sche dule impossible?), then let's make a home gym even if we set up a corner of a room. Don't want to use up home space or take away from the decor? Reread the above tool (sorry!!).
Make it a Habit. Habits develop slowly, so start small. Haven't exercised in a while? Pick the smallest amount of time and number of days just to get started, even if it means 3 days for 20 minutes. When we begin slowly and practice, we give our brain a chance to reinforce new patterns of behavior. Weekend warriors too many times drop out from trying to do too much too soon or they get hurt! Good news is taht while habits take a while to take hold, once they do they're hard to break.
Set ourselves up for Success. This one includes all our tools and more. Let's make a commitment to exercise; let's make it a priority, and then let's make it as easy as possible for us to overcome any barriers. Let's make a list of barriers which might keep us from exercising and think of solutions before they occur. So, for instance, I've made my commitment to exercise on Wednesday mornings. I will exercise for a minimum of 20 minutes (I know I can tolerate 20 minutes even when I don't feel like it); I will not make late evening plans for the night before; I will set my clothing out the night before; I will set two alarm clocks the night before etc........(I think we get the point).
Practice Self-Talk. I like to suggest that we find one or two specific reasons to exercise above all the ones we read and hear about. Let's find the reasons that are most important to us and remind ourselves of these reasons when we are about to slip. A fat reducing review can help you establish a clear summarize of what you need to focus on to complete your fat burning objective if you're a starter; or serve as a reminder for those who are at an advanced or more boost level of their losing weight plan. Applying are seven steps that can serve as methods for your special weight loss system. The first thing that one must understand is that losing weight and losing fat is not the same thing. Many weight loss programs have misled people into believing that it is the same, but most diets and weight loss applications only work by resulting in a person's body to reduce more muscle flesh and water than actual body fat, more help please visit The Fat Loss Factor. Our reasons don't have to be the most important reasons for exercising, they just have to be important to us (I started exercising because of my vanity and now I'm glad I did for lots of health reasons)!
Become Part of a Team. Hire a personal trainer (many of us non celebrities no longer consider this a luxury). We can save time and energy, and achieve our goals by seeking the guidance and support of an expert. And if this isn't possible for the long haul, then consider hiring a trainer for a series of sessions to learn. We can also buddy up with a friend and make it a team effort provided that we agree to not jog to the closest fast food chain!
Now, if we need more reasons to "Get and Stay Motivated to Exercise", well, that's my next exercise tip!
Here's to Our Health & Fitness!
June M Lay M.S.
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