Motivation...the toughest thing for many people to find when it comes to working out and eating right. So what do you do and how do you get started?
The answer that I'm going to give you is probably the answer that you don't really want to hear, but it's necessary.
Motivation is different for everyone and can take some serious soul searching to find.
I started seriously lifting weights when I was a junior in college. I was playing club basketball at East Carolina University and was tired of being the smallest guy on the court. I wanted to run faster, jump higher, and hold my own against the other guys. Getting pushed around on the court lit a nice fire under my butt to get me started. Any time I didn't want to go to the gym or was feeling like giving up I would think about how I got pushed down in my last game or how I couldn't keep up with someone on defense. Those little memories stuck with me and thinking back on them always motivated me to keep pushing forward with my goals.
Over the years my reasons for working out have changed more so to be healthy and strong, but my point is I know why I do what I do still. Having a why that is big enough will motivate you to do anything.
Take a minute and think about things in your life that are important to you, people that mean a lot to you, or things in your life that are bothering you. Maybe some of these things can be your spark. Here are some of the reasons many people workout:
-To see their kids grow up and be able to play with them
-To live a long healthy life
-Setting a good example for others
-Improve in a sport or hobby
-Look better naked (no shame in this!)
-To have a clearer mind
Whenever you find what it is that motivates you I urge you to write it down on a small sheet of paper, fold it and put it in your wallet. Look at that piece of paper everyday to remind yourself of why you are doing it.
Find your reason and don't look back!
Stay up!
Motivation is different for everyone and can take some serious soul searching to find.
I started seriously lifting weights when I was a junior in college. I was playing club basketball at East Carolina University and was tired of being the smallest guy on the court. I wanted to run faster, jump higher, and hold my own against the other guys. Getting pushed around on the court lit a nice fire under my butt to get me started. Any time I didn't want to go to the gym or was feeling like giving up I would think about how I got pushed down in my last game or how I couldn't keep up with someone on defense. Those little memories stuck with me and thinking back on them always motivated me to keep pushing forward with my goals.
Over the years my reasons for working out have changed more so to be healthy and strong, but my point is I know why I do what I do still. Having a why that is big enough will motivate you to do anything.
Take a minute and think about things in your life that are important to you, people that mean a lot to you, or things in your life that are bothering you. Maybe some of these things can be your spark. Here are some of the reasons many people workout:
-To see their kids grow up and be able to play with them
-To live a long healthy life
-Setting a good example for others
-Improve in a sport or hobby
-Look better naked (no shame in this!)
-To have a clearer mind
Whenever you find what it is that motivates you I urge you to write it down on a small sheet of paper, fold it and put it in your wallet. Look at that piece of paper everyday to remind yourself of why you are doing it.
Find your reason and don't look back!
Stay up!