How to Stay Motivated on Your Exercise / Weight Loss Routine Using the Power of Your Mind

Every year millions of people begin an exercise routine with the hope of drastically improving their health. Many are faced with the onset of diabetes, high blood-pressure, or are obese. Sadly, many of these people quit after about a month because they lose their motivation.

Why does this happen to so many people? There are six primary reasons as to why this happens.

1. Results are not achieved immediately

The biggest reason that people lose their motivation is because they do not see results right away. We live in a society that favors instant gratification. If things don't happen quickly most people assume that their efforts are not moving them towards their goal of losing weight and getting fit.

2. Calorie tracking and nutritional guidelines are overlooked

In order to ensure that results come over time, one must combine regular exercise with calorie counting. Many people do not realize that tremendous amounts of energy spent exercising can be wasted if the number of calories they are burning does not exceed the number of calories consumed. Calculating and tracking calorie consumption is crucial to weight loss and weight management. Also, all calories are not created equal. One must make an effort to learn what to eat in order to reach their goals.

3. Lack of consistency

It is vital to have an exercise schedule and stick with it. Enrolling in a fitness class, joining a gym, hiring a personal trainer, or purchasing a home workout program that has a set schedule can help solve this problem. The key is making exercise a priority and committing to a set schedule. This requires allocating a certain amount of time each day toward exercise.

4. Lack of a clearly defined goal

One must know exactly what their fitness goals are and have a timeline for achieving them. To change one's behavior, decision making process, and core values, one must write down their goal and review it on a daily basis.

5. No accountability partner

Having a partner who shares similar goals can help you stay on track and maintain focus while on your journey. Alternatively one can find a personal trainer or find an online fitness coach for guidance and motivation.

6. Lack of belief

When one has repeatedly failed in striving for their goals, their belief that they can achieve them may begin to wane. The key to maintaining motivation is to believe that you are capable of achieving whatever you want in life. It is vital to remember that your daily efforts will add up over time and eventually your goal will be reached.

Anyone can achieve extraordinary health. By focusing on our specific goal of attaining a healthy physique, we can harness the unlimited power of the mind.

We can use the following steps to begin the journey towards health.

1. Write down your goal weight or level of fitness that you would like to achieve. Find a photo of someone that has reached similar goals of which you aspire and paste it beside your goal. Your goal should include your desired weight and new eating habits, and should be stated in the present tense.

2. Keep copies of your written goal nearby at all times.

3. At least three times a day, visualize yourself as having achieved your goal weight or level of fitness. What size pants are you wearing? Visualize an old friend's response to your new body. What do they say to you?

4. Repeat your visualizations daily. Over time, regular exercise and making thoughtful food choices that are within your caloric budget will become second nature.

Through the power of your mind and your sheer desire to change, the day will come when you actually achieve your fitness goals through persistent and consistent effort.

Are you ready to commit to a healthy lifestyle?


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Cezar Garcia has helped motivate and guide hundreds of people to lose weight through the use of home workouts such as P90X, Insanity, and Tony Horton's One on One. His passion for helping people stems from success on his own personal journey to health. For more information on his free coaching services please visit http://www.sweataddicts.com or visit his blog at http://sweataddicts.blogspot.com