Motivation?

Question

What do you do to motivate yourself to go to the gym. I have the clothes, the membership, and time but for some reason I never make myslef stop on my way home from work...Any tips would be great!!

Answer 1

Don't be dissappointed in yourself. Take little steps and eventually you will make your goal. For example, tell yourself you will go to the gym at least once a week. Then, after a week or two kick it up to twice a week, and so on.

The gym, I admit isn't usually a fun place to go. But with music it can be a completely different place. While you work out, if you listen to music, the time just flies by. Another thing to motivate you could be a gym buddy. To work out with a partner makes everything fun! You guys can talk or compete or just encourage each other. I'm sure you have at least one friend who feels the same as you.

Lastly, another motivation is to buy a really nice outfit or swim suit, and imagine how awesome you would look in it with your new body. Good luck! :)

P.S One thing to avoid: Never reward yourself with food! It will just put back on the weight you lost!

Answer 2

One of the biggest and most effective ways to motivate yourself is by setting goals. For example, I like to have a goal whereby I do something newer, better, faster, heavier each time I hit the gym. This way I'm constantly improving and refining. Also, the fact that you're getting your body into better shape and looking and feeling better should be at least a good reason to want to get out there and exercise. So, set some goals, and go after em' !. Mix things up, keep your body guessing so it doesn't get used to one particular routine. Listen to music while you're working out - this can help your focus and motivation.

Answer 3

Download and print a pic of a morbidly obese person. Now tape it to the dash of your car. That'll get you there.

Answer 4

Think about how great you are going to look and feel.