19/02/2023
Lets talk about motivation!
I am quite often asked “How do you stay motivated to exercise?” Truth is, I don’t! Sometimes I can’t be bothered, I’m tired, I have housework/errands/work to do, the kids need me. Some days after being in the gym all day last thing I want to do is hang around after I have finished to do a workout. So you are wondering, if I don’t always have motivation to exercise, how do I make sure I stay fit strong and healthy???
Firstly, I find a type of exercise that I enjoy! For me that is team sport! Sports for me ticks so many boxes, I am a naturally competitive person, its keeps me physically fit, I get to hang out with my friends and it’s a mental break from life stress. I have committed to my team, so when I don’t feel motivated I am still going to go because I don’t want to let them down. For you it might be a dance class or your favourite gym class. Find something you enjoy and do it with your friends, you will still want to go, even when you are feeling tired.
Secondly, find your why! Why do you want to exercise? Is it because you have been told you have to? If that is the case of course you don’t have any motivation to exercise. For me I know how important exercise is for not only my physical health but my mental health too. I feel good when I am fit and strong, I also feel like a better parent when I am at my best physical and mental health! For you it maybe to be able to run around after your kids or it maybe a way to destress after a hectic day at work. Find your why and you will be much more likely to want to exercise.
Lastly, don’t make exercise a punishment! If you only exercise because you have eaten “bad foods” or “over eaten” you will come to resent exercise. Every time you want to exercise it will feel like a chore and eventually you wont want to do it anymore!
Just check out the photo above, smiling doing hill sprints! Who does that? Someone who is having fun with friends!
I would love to know… What if your favourite type of exercise and what is your WHY? If this post has helped you, please comment, like and share. That way I know to keep posting ❤️