Raging Leo Everyone is motivated out of the gate when starting a fitness program, but that quickly fades for many people when they realize the process is more difficult than they imagined. Make no mistake, getting fit is HARD, but the challenge is not unlike anything else worth having in life. You must commit and keep motivated using several tactics, of which I've tried many. Try these to help you stay on track. Aim for some quick results. Everyone wants this, but it is key to see some quick results early on so that the momentum of starting the program does not dwindle. Losing a pound or two, dropping a pant size, completing a workout without stopping, whatever makes you feel good. Be realistic about this, but have something you shoot for so you can taste success and drive you to continue.
Read about being fit. This is truly a big motivator as it shows you success stories and gives a lot of ideas about achieving goals. So take the time to read
Raging Leo a magazine or internet article about your favorite exercise, or healthy food. You'll be surprised how engaged you may quickly become. Get the sweat flowing. For me, a workout that doesn't do this leaves me somewhat empty.
Variety, Variety, Variety! Did I say that enough? If so, it's because I believe without variety in your fitness it will inevitably become boring while not allowing enough areas of the body to get attention. If workouts become stale and mundane, you run the risk of disengaging in them and eventually quit. Who wants to do always do something that's boring and hard..NOT! This doesn't mean you have to always recreate your entire workout. Most often slight adjustment to your current routine
Raging Leo will provide the mix needed to spice them up. If you run/bike, change the route, look at modifying the weights or reps on a lifting routine, even changing the intensity or order of the exercises can help liven things up. Whatever you decide to do to make them a little different helps and you'll see how quickly it rekindles your interest in staying fit.