What keeps you motivated enough to workout with conistantly for months/years at a time?

Question

I always get GREAT results from weight lifting but after a month or two I lose motivation and stop. Then I am mad at my self a month later when I have lost what I have gained and start going again.

Answer 1

On the shallow level: I can wear whatever I want.

But I also just feel better. I have a lot more energy during the day and I actually sleep better after exercising.

Answer 2

Well there are a few techniques that help but it all really rests on you. One of the things I like to do is make working out a 'job'. It has to be done like a chore or yardwork or etc.
Another thing is to vary your workout. If you get tired of jogging, try biking or cross training. Get a gym membership in the winter months and join a league or get some ppl to play sports with you several times a week.
The third thing, either get a workout partner or a pet like a dog. A dog will always need to go out and following the previous statement, it makes it a 'job' to go out with the dog.

Answer 3

I find that a workout buddy helps a LOT. I go to the gym with my friend a few times a week, and it's really doing wonders for motivating each other. There's nothing like someone calling you every other day and saying "let's get off our asses!"

Answer 4

What keeps me motivated is knowing that working out consistently gives me more energy in my everyday life. When I go a couple days without exercising, I feel more tired and less happy.