Have you lost motivation to burn fat, lose weight and change your body? Don’t worry, it happens to every one at some point.
When your motivation is low, its also easier to eat those fatty “comfort foods” that pack on the pounds quickly. Are there things or people in your life hindering your motivation to burn fat and lose weight? Replace them with positive things and people who will support your efforts.
If you want weight loss with fat loss, your workouts need to be intense enough to build muscle and burn fat. And, you need to be patient as your body changes its composition to lean and toned.
That would stop you from ever trying a quick weight loss program designed to give you short-term weight loss but long-term failure. You will change your eating habits to help reach better long-term goals of health with a great looking body.
Having the right type of motivations will help you succeed. New Year’s fitness resolutions will die by the end of February if you have the wrong motivations for working out.
Working out and eating right because its good for your health and lifestyle are very positive behaviors and will lead to permanent lifestyle changes.
Working out because you enjoy it will also lead to permanent changes. You are more likely to stay with something you enjoy doing.
Here are 5 good tips to keep you motivated:
1. Fear of setting goals because of fear of failure stops many in their tracks. According to experts, setting low goals or no goals means you don’t have to live up to high expectations.
2. When you have tried everything and nothing has worked, its easier to just give up. Don’t give up. Keep trying. All it takes is the right exercise and nutrition program to help you succeed.
3. You will never reach your weight loss and body toning goals if they are unrealistic. Some of us just don’t have the genetic makeup to look like cover models. You can set a goal to look and feel the best that you can. That’s a realistic goal.
4. Remember, weight loss is about improving your health. In an About.com poll, 65% of site visitors said they were losing weight for appearance. And, only 35% said they were losing weight for health. That’s why quick weight loss programs, with no long-term benefits, continue to sell out.
5. You can’t be perfect. If you fall off the wagon, get up and start again right away. Consistent and smart exercise and healthy eating will give you a healthy, toned body. Period.
Don’t stop no matter how long it takes! You can reach your weight loss and fat loss goals!
