Find your WHY for Staying Active
As you probably already know it’s one thing to start an exercise plan and another keeping a workout schedule week in and week out. If you're having problems staying with your plan, don't worry. You're not alone.
I'm going to share with you some tips and tricks you can use to get yourself back on track and stay there. If you haven't already started a workout routine then this will be helpful for you with getting you ahead of the game.
So, what are the benefits of being more active? Well, first off you actually will find that you have more energy once you start working out. Well, that is once you get past the initial body shock phase that can be 3-7 days. And of course, the feeling better about yourself and noticing things pulling in together are a added benefit also. Being active is a life long in diver that has to be practiced on a reoccurring basis.
How do you Make this Happen?
* You have to identify the "WHY" for you - it's what's going to motivate you to make it happen. There maybe many around you that what you to take better care of yourself, but you are going to have to want it before it will ever happen for yourself or them.
* For the ones of us that have already defined or WHY sometimes we get to a point that we don't feel that we are making anymore progress towards our end goal. Guess what, it's time to take a look at setting new goals and pushing yourself even further.
* Better figure out what is getting in your way of becoming a better you! Things are going to come into your life that are going to get you off track. When this happens it's time to circle around and discover your WHY again.
Find your WHY to want to stay active.
This is it! You have to identify WHY you have to make a change. This is going to be your number one motivator to help you accomplish your goal or any goal for that mater. Here's some thoughts for you to consider;
* You want to stay healthy.
* You enjoy being active and how it makes you feel.
* You want to control your weight.
* You want to set a good example for your family.
* Your doctor told you that it's important for your health.
* You have another reason for wanting to do this. How about not having to take a deep breath before reaching over to tie your shoes? Gotta:)
It’s not always easy to make activity a regular part of your life. But taking the time now to really think about what motivates or inspires you will help you stay with it.
Tips for staying motivated (Finding your WHY)
* Feel the Pain! That's right, take 15 minutes and write down all the reasons you can think of for wanting to stay active. How about the wife telling you to cut back on your servings, or not being able to play with your kids like you want to, or always walking around with your shirt not tucked in. Make it hurt and then hang the list up in your kitchen or your bathroom where you will see it every day! This is Key.
* Now the Pleasure! Think back to when you could run that mile in under 8 minutes. Remember how good it felt to have new jeans on everyone's watching you as you walked by. It felt great didn't it?
OK - There your have it! It's all about the WHY!
Review our Strength Training page for other program secrets to help you fine tune your Workout Schedule.