Hey Beautiful Girl! Have you ever just woke up and knew that things were about to change? Like something BIG was coming and it was going to be completely awesome. You can feel the motivation to seize the day just coursing through your veins. Today is the day you are going to have that healthy breakfast, drink your water, and get to the gym! You walk into the kitchen and dear Lord, it’s a wreck. You were so tired last night that you just flat passed out but that’s ok… Let’s clean this up first. Great! Back on track - dang it!! I need to throw on a load of laundry and fold what’s in the dryer. Ok, now I’m starving! Ugh, let’s grab a bowl of cereal because it’s quick and easy. As you go to place your bowl in the dishwasher you realize that the dishes in there are clean, so now you have the “privilege” of unloading this beast. Seriously, this is how our days go!! Then, throw in a few kids and a husband who can’t find matching socks and you know EXACTLY what happens! You’re whole day is spent playing pick-up, make-up, and fix-it-up! Our plans of world domination go down the drain and we’re passing out wherever we land at the end of the day. I feel ya girlfriend! Mom life, wifey life, and just the life of being a woman is tough!! So what can we do to stay motivated? Girlfriend, here are 5 sure fire motivators!
*Cute gym clothes are one of my favorite workout motivations. When I’m dressed for success or in this case, for an awesome workout I tend to show up and give it my best! You feel like a beast when you walk in with your new favorite leggings and super cute t-shirt (my favorite tank says “I workout because punching people is frowned upon”). You’re ready for anything! You walk in head high knowing that you’ve got this! Ladies, the right outfit for ANY occasion can be a secret weapon and we all know it, I’m just sayin’...
*Set Goals! Have both short long term goals. This is like the light at the end of the tunnel. If we know what awaits us at the end of our journey we’re more likely to enjoy the trip.Short term goals could be something like: If I get 3 workouts in this week I get to __________. Or, I will go for 4 afternoon walks this week and reward myself by _________. Long term goals may be something along the lines of: I will make it to the gym 3 times a week for 4 weeks and at the end of the 4 weeks I will _____________(treat myself to a mani-pedi, order a new workout outfit, etc) I will lose 15 pounds over the next 3 month and reward myself with ___________ (a spa day, a makeover, whatever you little heart desires!)
*There is a reason you want to do what you are doing! Get clear on your “whys.” When you know and understand the “why” behind what you want, you are getting to know the real you and owning it! This will drive you to accomplish your goals! Maybe you’re doing it for a high school reunion, maybe you want this because you’re tired of not feeling like the you, you once knew, maybe you just want to drop pounds, tone up, and be sexy as heck! Whatever your reasons are, they are yours and they deserve action!
*We all have little sayings that pop into our heads at various times in different situations. One of my favorites is “The gym is the only relationship you’ll ever have where you get out EXACTLY what you put in.” Get on Pinterest and find some healthy motivational quotes that resonate with you. Jot them down on post-its and stick these little bad boys up on your bathroom mirror; fridge; windows and walls! Read them and let them inspire you. If one seems to lose its magic, trash it and find a new one. We are constantly growing and changing, learning and adapting. Let your motivations grown too!
*Hire a coach! Nothing holds you more accountable and will motivate you like knowing that you have a scheduled check in with a coach you are paying good money. You know if you slack and so will coach. When you hit that wall, coach has a sledge hammer to lend. There is some serious magic in knowing that you are investing in yourself, your body, and your life. When you get a coach, it’s like the world slows down and it’s GAME ON.
I’m going to challenge you to pick at least one of these and give it a shot this week. Get motivated, get moving, and let’s conquer this planet! Let me know what you tried, how it worked and any motivation ideas that just light your fire!!
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