Yes everyone has had their off day(s) where working out is just NOT happening. Though some days it could simply be because of lack of motivation. Saying and doing are TWO completely different things, like saying you'll do that workout after school and then 7pm passes and you're occupying yourself with unimportant things so you can avoid the workout you said you would do earlier in the day.
* Well here are 5 simple steps to get you into the motivational mindset you need to accomplish good things to your body!! :)
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Change your perspective :)
Shift your thinking from couch potato mentality to
thinking like an athlete. This might seem hard to do for some of you but its not as bad as you think.
Just think of working out as a positive thing and get pumped at how awesome you'll feel after working out and putting forth your best effort in each workout or run you decide to do! By you working out and making it a regular habit, the people around you will notice the positive effects its having on you and then they will feel motivated to do the same! :)
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Set a goal!
Setting goals are the best way to get motivated! That first 5k you make a goal for is exciting but it takes training and work to get to that point in your fitness to accomplish this goal you've set for yourself. Make sure whatever goal you set for yourself is realistic and attainable and that you reach that goal in a set time period you set for yourself (write it on your calendar or make a countdown to the number of days to your race to get you pumped).
Your goal doesnt even have to be to finish a certain distance for a race it could be to fit into those tight jeans at H&M or to get a beach bod for the summer... whatever it is write it down and put it somewhere you can see it everyday to keep that goal in your mind :)
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Schedule a regular workout time
Some of the most committed exercisers do it everyday before the sun comes up or at night after school/homework etc... whatever the schedule is that suits you, be sure to mark it on your calendar and stay consistent and stay diligent to the set dates you marked down! Try to build in an hour each day to be good to your body, and to work towards your set goal! Keep positive and motivated while you do! :)
4.
Think FUN and variety!!!
By nature, humans need change and variety to stay motivated so we don't get bored and less motivated to complete your set goal! Have fun but work hard while doing it! :)
It could be toning your body with an abs video or doing a Tabata workout but making it fun could be blasting your favourite music in the background so you have something to listen to so to give you a little extra boost of motivation... yet fun! Think movement thats more like recreation to you like taking a dance class or a Zumba class weekly, swimming or even playing sports with family and friends :)
Being active is fun and doesn't have to be boring at all!
5.
Reach out for others for support
Sometimes working out and keeping you motivated requires something there to help you along the way. Having a friend that shares your interest in running would help keep you in the zone to run because you can keep each other pumped and committed to showing up to scheduled runs :)
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Start thinking yourself as an athlete, and not a spectator. Set goals, get a friend, mark it on your calendar and have some fun! You'll be setting yourself a lifetime of better health, more happiness, and more energy for everything else in your life.
