Motivation

Finding different forms of motivation can be the difference between success and failure. Motivation is the force that pulls me out of my warm bed at 5am (when it's still dark and the house is asleep) to fit in a workout before the workday. It's the little voice in my head telling me that pastry on the counter will only make me happy while I'm eating eat, then I'll be full of regret - and empty calories.

So....how to stay motivated when your 'diet' is actually a lifestyle change?

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~Fitness / Nutrition books & magazines: By reading about how the choices I make impact my health (and waistline), I ensure that this is always on my mind. When tempted to make an unhealthy choice, it can be a lifesaver to remember a quote from a Dr/nutritionist/fitness expert on why I should make the effort to take care of myself

~Weekly weigh-ins: No nasty surprises at my yearly physical! By weighing myself weekly I notice changes before they get out of hand. Bonus if the number has gone DOWN since last week. I wouldn't want to ruin all my hard work!

~Discussing fitness & nutrition with like-minded people.

~Morning workouts: Starting my day off with a cardio session, before I've even had breakfast! This has to be one of the best motivators for me. It's so important to put myself into the right mindset from the moment I wake up.

And the biggest motivator of all? Reminding myself that I'm doing this for ME. If I make unhealthy choices, I'm only depriving myself of feeling/looking the best that I possibly can.