Find Your Motivation...

We all tend to slack off and make excuses for not working, too tired, too much to do, getting ready for the holidays, but it does not have to be like that.  I love to work out and it is always part of my daily routine, but I know for most this is uncommon.  I was reading Women’s Health the other day and found a great article, “Find Your Motivation”.  Basically, it captured all the excuses we find not to get up and move and ways to help. 

Here are some great tips to get up off the couch and jump-start your workout mojo!

1.      Make a commitment contract:  One idea was to make a friendly wager among coworkers and/or friends.  Everyone puts in a certain amount of money and whoever logs the most workout sessions over three months wins the pot.  Also, sign up for a walk a thon or a 5K.  This makes you stay committed because you have signed up and are probably asking for donations. 

2.      Line up Reinforcements:  Did you know that 80 percent of people say they are more likely to work out if they have a partner?  Find a friend to work out with.  Whether it be to meet up every morning for a brisk walk or to meet a friend at the gym or even entering a race with a friend, you are more likely to complete the work out if you have company. 

3.      Make it personal: Bottom line… It’s about finding what you really enjoy and what gets you going.  Try as many classes, running paths, and exercise machines as you can. Somewhere between swimming and spinning, you will find the workout routine that works for you.   Actually liking your workout makes it that much easier to invest in it. 

Happy Monday!