Now that Labor Day has come and gone, and the summer
swimsuit season is technically over (if you live north of the Mason- Dixon Line),
begs the question: what will keep you motivated to stay in shape through to
Memorial Day next year?
Below are my top suggestions for staying motivated to keep
in shape:
- - Find your favorite picture of yourself, where
you feel your most beautiful and sassy, put it somewhere like your fridge or
bathroom that you will look at regularly for a constant reminder of that feeling. Visual stimulants are a great way to trigger
your memory of feeling good and when you feel good about yourself and your body
you are less likely to overindulge in an unhealthy manner:
- - Create a fitness goal: sign up for a springtime
race, have a weight lifting goal by February / another arbitrary date, or sign
up for a new sports team, whatever suits your fancy. Your goal should be a personal accomplishment
that you strive towards. The best way to stay on track for your goal and keep
yourself accountable is also to track your progress.
- - When you get bored create your own quick circuit
workout plan you can do while watching TV.
It can be something you do just one time or repeat 3 – 5 doesn’t matter
as long as if gets you moving and up off the couch. The quick adrenaline burst
can help keep you going and not deviating from your work out plans, especially
on the days you wanna start to slump.
- - Find a partner in crime. You can rely on the other person for
motivation as well as to chat about food, working out and other ideas you might
want to bounce off each other. You can
encourage and push each other and bitch about something the other person can
relate to.
- - Create a schedule. Work into your schedule when
you want to eat what, when you are going to work out, and your social life to
help maintain balance. It’s great to
make the schedule, but following it is even more important and will help you
build a foundation. Another benefit is
that it can help keep unhealthy habits from sneaking up on you.
And most importantly find and
follow your own inspiration….
