To be honest, I really don't know how I stay motivated but I know it comes from within. With that being said, I do get inspired by outside sources to continue with my journey.
I never thought I'd feel this way, but I really like it when people ask me what I do for my exercise, what kind of meals I eat, basically what I do and how I stick to my plan. I ask why they ask me what I am doing. I ask what they hope to achieve and why. I share with them what I do, but most importantly, highlighting the struggles.
Each day, I struggle to choose the right foods, even though they are already planned out and cooked. I need to convince myself to go to the gym, even the limited 3 times a week. I've made every excuse in the book. I am quite the Queen of Excuses. I had one for every reason and circumstance. Now I have adopted a no-excuses policy. That has helped me get myself in the gym. Some days I am really feeling tired or down, but in the end I am glad I did what I need to do.
I find inspiration and motivation from surprising places:
- Knowing that when I complete my workout, that I will feel like I've accomplished something, and that is an amazing feeling.
- Seeing/feeling results--muscles growing, increased speed or amount of exercise.
- When friends and family compliment me, I know I am doing something right.
- Talking to others and encouraging others to begin, revive or continue their own fitness journeys helps me want to continue with mine.
- Friends encourage me.
- Facebook, blog and Instagram fitness and positive body image personalities provide daily motivation, especially ones who are still on the road to their goals.
- Seeing strangers, especially the elderly, maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Little things, like maybe a fitness clothing ad, or maybe a license plate with an inspirational phrase, reminds me to keep at it.
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