HOW DO I STAY MOTIVATED?

Are you in a slump?  Trying to find the motivation to workout, eat nutritious foods, complete a nagging task on your to-do list?  How do we stay motivated??

The sad truth is . . . . . we don't. 

We've all felt that intoxicating rush of motivation when we first started a training program, a new job, or were preparing for an exciting event - it's amazing!  

But much to our chagrin - it's not human nature to remain amped up to do anything forever - d@mnit.

So what do we do when these slumps hit?  Sit on the couch, eat cheetos and wait for it to return, right?!  Been there, done that, possibly doing it as you read this? But alas, it's not what brings the motivation back.

Research shows that motivation alone is not enough.  In order to stay on track, reach our goals, not feel like a lazy POS :) - discipline must come into play.  

We have to be disciplined enough to get to the gym on the days we don't feel like it, eat a balanced meal when we really just want ice cream for dinner, and tackle that annoying task instead of binging Netflix.

This doesn't mean we need to be perfect all the time - lord knows that ain't happenin (speaking from experience.)  It means that we need to be disciplined and consistent most of the time.

Inspiration happens in motion.  So even when we don't feel like it, oftentimes if we just GET MOVING,  the motivation we've been yearning for returns.

This isn't easy, and most of us can't do it on our own.  Finding a workout routine that you actually enjoy, a workout buddy or coach to hold you accountable, and a trusted program that delivers results will help.