Motivation...I'm BACK!

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Is your motivation wavering? C'mon it's only the 3rd week of January! You can do better than that. Let me help you rev up your motivation by providing 7 Tips. Why 7? I don't know, it's lucky I guess. Who needs luck though, right? Right! Here we go.

1. Analyze the cost. Many people wistfully dream about the body they desire without considering the obstacles involved. So, if they make an attempt, they quickly give up after the first few hurdles. Considering the costs involved gives you power. It prepares you and offers the opportunity to look for solutions before problems arrive.

2. Analyze the rewards. List everything you can think of because there will be many that you will overlook or maybe haven't even come to your mind yet.

3. If the benefits outweigh the costs, make a commitment to start working toward your goal.

4. Begin by ANTICIPATING the rewards. Add power to your anticipation by visualizing the advantages of acting in clear, specific terms.

5. Take small DAILY steps. They accumulate. They accelerate. They motivate.

6. Repetition strengthens outcomes. For example, you feel good after losing one pound, feel better after losing 5 pounds, and feel great after losing 10 pounds! However, motivation won't continue unless you notice the improvements. Keep records and monitor your progress.

7. Don't deviate from your plan. As long as you keep up the pace, motivation will remain strong. But if you let things slide, there will be fewer rewards, and therefore, less motivation.

I have a 37 year old client who started training with me in September. Each month we've done an assessment checking his blood pressure, weight, percent body fat, measurements, etc. This has helped him keep his motivation high because of the continual improvements. So far he has lost 7 inches in his waist and 25 pounds! He went from 30.7% body fat to 17.7%. (His goal is to be under 10% in the next few months.) Check back to see his before and after pictures this spring!

Achieving a fit and healthy body takes continuous effort - or more correctly, good planning and consistency - but the rewards are clear: a lean, fit body, increased self-esteem, improved health and more enjoyment from life. It's natural to encounter mental roadblocks and resistance when you undertake a major lifestyle change.

"People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily" - Zig Ziglar

God Bless-Chad Lee