Motivation Part 2
So you read Motivation Part 1, and you still can’t get your head back in the game. Here are a few more thoughts/ideas….
No patience – Similar to unrealistic expectations – you want those 20#s that it took you to gain over a year to disappear in 1 week. As slowly as it took to creep on, you can’t believe that it will come off over night. Stick with your program, stick with your training, every day, every action, every meal will add up and you will reach your goal. Keep consistent and you will see the changes.
Training/exercise program is unrealistic for you – There could be a number of factors…
It’s asking you for too much time you really don’t have – maybe requiring you to work out for hours a day, most days of the week
It’s pushing you past what you are capable of – don’t get me wrong you need to push past what you are comfortable with but not to the point where it will stop you for working out altogether.
It doesn’t suit your style – maybe asking you to do 4xs/week of running and you absolutely hate running.
It’s causing you to over train – yes, you can exercise too much that your body isn’t able to recover properly. You might believe it will get you to your goals faster but it really won’t – trust me. Take a break…..don’t know what to do and can’t sit still – stretch all those muscles you spent working out that week; your body will thank you.
Maybe it’s a cookie cutter plan and not aimed to help you reach your goals.
Prioritize your schedule – One common reason for not getting in shape is “no time”. I get it - you work full time, have a family, other commitments and obligations….But do you have 10 more minutes on Sunday to cook a little extra so you can prep it for a few days of the week. Do you spend 15-60 minutes on social media, watching television, killing time, sleeping/napping….be honest with yourself. What is more important? Reaching your goals or liking all your friends posts? Hey, jump on the elliptical and “like” away…. Your show is that important? Throw on those bands and do some booty work - abs - etc. Don’t get me wrong, sleep is important…..but do you love to sleep more than you would love to see the changes you desire? There are 168 hours in a week - are all those hours honestly busy with your priorities? If you answered yes…..so what’s stopping you from at least changing your eating habits?
Small and consistent changes will produce results….stick with it - trust the process - stay strong!!!
You got this!!!!!
Stay tuned for Part III ----
Self-assess triggers
Be proud of accomplishments – big and small
Feeling guilty