Motivation is a huge part of nutrition and well-being. Check out these tips to help you stay motivated and make sure to sign up for the newsletter.
Set a goal
When starting exercising make sure to set a goal, maybe a simple goal of
so many runs in a week or a more detailed goal like: cycle 15km on Mon
day, rest on Tuesday etc.
Try to write these goals down. Hang it up in a place where you’ll see it of
ten. This will help you keep track of your goals. Find attached a planner
that you can print and will help you track your goals.
Set a friendly challenge
Everyone loves a good challenge, call up a friend and ask to do a small
challenge you pick what you feel would be best for you.
Examples would be: furthest ran, quickest cycle, healthiest meals, least
snack had! the list is endless!!
If you have an Apple Watch you can challenge a friend to a 7 day challenge, check it out here!
Look at exercise as a hobby to help you stay motivated!
If you have a bad mindset towards exercise then the chances of you carry
ing on are very slim. Many people think exercise is torture, and this is one
of the worst things to think.
Try to imagine that exercise is a fun hobby you like to do, because in time
it actually may be!!
Work out with friends
When working out with a friend you are less likely to get bored, and
perhaps give up. This will also make sure you preform to your best, and in
time help achieve your goals.
When working out with someone just make sure that you don’t push
yourself to much this can lead to long term injuries, and will not help you stay motivated to keep going!
Do something you enjoy
At the start try everything you can. You never know what sport, exercise
etc you might like.
Once you tried as much as you can, decide on the activity you like the
most and most compatible with your schedule. This will help you to keep
going as you will like the activity yourself.
Do not compare yourself to anyone!!!
This is a huge problem, when people are exercising they feel they must be
at a certain level. This is not true. You just do as much as you can and don’t
compare yourself to anyone else, they may be training longer than you or
they might just excel in this particular activity, remember everyones body
is different. everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses.
Reward yourself
Although keeping yourself active is important, make sure to reward your
self. Doing this will motivate yourself to keep you going, to achieve your
goals.
Everyone needs something to work towards not only will this make you
push on, but it will also help you enjoy it as you are getting rewarded for
your hard work.
Examples of rewards could be: something sweet!, or even a chill night
(or even some low calorie snacks!)
Rewarding yourself will help you keep motivated and help you to keep going.
Record how you feel before and after your activity
I know for me I feel a lot better after activities and this motivates me to do
more activities. Try your best to record your feelings and how you feel
after exercise, so when you have that day “i don’t feel up to it” just check
the chart and you will remind yourself how great it feels after exercise or
other activities.
Find attached a chart to help you record how you feel during exercises.
FEELINGS-BEFORE-DURING-AND-AFTER-EXERCISE
These are just some ways to get motivated.
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