I always have good intentions at the start of the year, and plan exactly when I’m going to work out.... but while I can think of a huge list of reasons why I should work out, I can think of a huge list of why it can wait until tomorrow, too! So I’ve researched the top nine ways to motivate yourself into exercising everyday, and if you are anything like me, they should help you get going!
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That amazing feeling once you’ve done a proper workout is more than worth it! Even if you feel exhausted and rubbish when you start, you get that buzz and feel on top of the world when you are done, and what could be more motivating?
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If I’m really struggling, I think about the ‘free’ snack I can have later with the calories I’ll have burnt off. This can also work if you get half way through and can’t continue... a chocolate or two is the perfect motivation to work a little harder!
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Some people are visually stimulated, and if that’s you, motivate yourself by thinking of a new, slimmer, more toned you. Picture yourself in your bikini, and you’ll find yourself working a little harder!
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Reading about people who are losing weight, doing a challenge or offer low fat recipes always motivates me to work a bit harder, or to try their techniques. Try signing up for a few and reading them before you exercise...
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Try reading some inspirational success stories and looking at the pictures... as well as motivating you into working a little harder, you might pick up some hints and tips too!
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If I am having a really terrible day, I work out for a reward. If your whole plan is going wrong, promise yourself some new jeans if you work out every day for a week, or some earrings for finishing today’s work out. Just try to avoid rewarding yourself with food!
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It might be shallow, but it can be a great motivator! You’ll look super skinny the next day, and look generally healthier and much more attractive. Meaning you don’t need so much make up, and get more time in bed! Bonus!
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Everyday life can be so stressful, and sometimes it’s really hard to unwind! Exercising is the perfect way to release stress and tension, while also being really good for you and making you look great too. And of course less stress means less wrinkles!
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Make exercise your you time. Work out, and then treat yourself to a lavish bath with some gorgeous scented candles and an expensive moisturizer. Then relax after with your favourite programme or some books, and chill out... it’s the perfect motivation!
Once you get started, it’s so much easier to keep going! Give yourself targets to get finished, and once you have, reward yourself! I’ve found exercising so much easier since I’ve started using these tips, so I hope they work for you too! Have you got a tip for making yourself work out? Please let me know!
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