Courage to start that work-out!

Starting a new work-out is challenging and scary for just about anybody. It is hard for some people to start the work-out, stick to it, be consistent, or many other things.

                There are many things you can do to make sure that you get that end result that you have been wanting by sticking to your work-out. Who can say they were disappointed by getting the results and hitting their goal? I know I couldn’t!

                Keep only positive thoughts when going about the work-out. Most of the work-outs out there have worked for someone or they wouldn’t be promoted like they are. Make sure you research the work-out, look for any positive or negatives on it, and focus on the positive

. Just think if they can do it you can do it. Getting off the couch is always the first step.

                Keep your eye on the prize! You want to look good in a bikini, pair of super short shorts, or just fit back into that wedding dress. Get it out, buy a bikini and hang it up somewhere. Remind yourself that you are worth it and you will fit into it. Know that there is no quick fix to getting healthy and fit. All of it depends on you and you got this.

 Try the outfit on, take a picture and print it out. In a few weeks of consistent work outs, looking at the picture and pushing yourself toward that goal, try it on again and take a picture. Look at those results and remind yourself you are doing amazing. Any pound or inch of your body is fantastic. Keep these pictures up to see your progress and look at that outfit saying “dang I am going to look sexy in this”!

                Repeat “you go do this” over and over in your head when it gets tough and you just want to quit. When running or walking pick a distant goal and pick up the pace to that goal. When you feel like you can’t make it say “yes I can” and focus on going forward.

 Hit your goal you chose and know that you did a great job. I repeat “Go GO GO” over and over as my feet hit the ground and I focus on my steps instead of how far away my goal is. Every step you take brings you closer to the immediate and your goal of being healthy.

And if you just can’t keep with the program for lack of motivation, confidence, or any reason get a work-out buddy. You know that at least one of your friends is looking for that motivation or a friend who loves you and wants to help. Give them a call or text to work-out with you. If you don’t want to have them see you scream and shout from the sit-ups you’re doing go for a walk or a hike. Any exercise you do is amazing.

                It takes 21 days to make a habit.

 Get a dry erase board with a calendar on it and pick a start date. Don’t pick next month or the week after next. That is not going to help you one bit and you know it. Go 21 days of some sort of exercise, walk around your block a few times, jumping jacks during commercials on your favorite TV shows, or march in place. It will all become a habit and you can continuously add more anytime you want or feel the need.

Feeling proud of your progress and want people to know?!?! Facebook the results you’re getting or tweet them. At least one person will read it and that is awesome. I know that when I hit a goal I run to my computer to put it in Facebook. It puts a HUGE smile on my face knowing someone out there is either like “girl you’re doing good” or “I wish I had the strength to make that change in my life’. You know it feels good to know that you are taking that step to improve your life for whatever reason it may be.

What work-outs are you trying? What words of encouragement do you use?

Thanks for reading! Have a great Independence Day!

Something everything needs… MOTIVATION

What motivates me? I’ve been sitting here thinking about this. I wish that I could be motivated by meaningful things like being a role model for someone, or being fit enough to run for charitys. Honestly though I can only come up with motivation that fits me .

I have noticed that I am more motivated to have the body of someone in a size 6 then what people considered skinny in a size 1. The girls everyone is saying are fit and in shape now make me think “Girl you need a cheeseburger”.  Skin and bones just aren’t that attractive to me and my husband thinks the same thank gosh.  I just want to look fantastic in a bikini and be able to get the size 6y clothes on the clearance rack!

I have a NEED and a WANT to be healthy. That is another motivation of mine. I know that I need to be healthy and eat healthy for not only me but my husband and our future children. I want to be able to chase them and catch up to them. I have this fear of not being able to keep up with their activities because I am unhealthy and overweight. I have to defeat this fear and I WILL.

Watching the Biggest Loser also gets me motivated. I know that I would hate being yelled at to work out but one or two work outs with those trainers would be AMAZING!! I would love to be able to kick butt like that in the gym and rock out some of those numbers on the scale. Plus having the back up to get healthy and not have the options in the fridge to eat badly.

Can I get a personal healthy shopper please?! I just have to make sure I am only going in the healthy aisles at Wal-Mart and Target.

I want to put a skirt on with some heels and know I am rocking the crap out of it. I want to be able to walk by a mirror and be like “Oh yeah I am rocking this body”. I want that confidence in myself and my body. I don’t want to feel ashamed standing next to by 6’4 skinny husband anymore. I will rock it next to him and our spoiled rotten dogs!

I want to be able to run a 5k or 10k without stopping or keeling over! I want to be able to NOT be last place. I am very competitive person and when I start something I go all in. I want to be able to go all in and maybe even win. Do you know how amazing that would be for anyone?!?!

I think of all these motivations as I lace up my shoes, get my apps set to go on my walk/jog. I rethink all these things as I push to get my miles in when all I want to do is head home. I know that the work outs I am doing will make my life so much better than it is.

There are some days when I just want to stay on the couch and just work out harder the next day. I know that by getting off the couch and working out I am passing all the people who are just staying on the couch. That is at least one race I know I can win RIGHT NOW and EVERY DAY!

What motivates you to get up and exercise? To eat healthy?

Thanks for reading and have a great week!