How to stay motivated while working out?

[Anonymous]

I just started working out this week and feel pretty good but this always happens where I'll be super into it in the beginning but the motivation fades. In the end I just gain everything back and give up.

[Sampo]

Working out didn't become important to me and a part of my daily routine until I realized that it wasn't just about the way I looked but the way I felt. Eating healthy and working out just makes you feel good. Once you stop caring about the extra stuff, like comparing yourself to others, it just becomes about you and everything you achieve from working out.
If you workout to just lose weight, the motivation will be lost at some point. Either you won't have progress fast enough or once you achieve it, you won't want to do it anymore.
To really stay motivated, is to stay committed, like one of the guys said in his comment.
Commit to it because it's the only body you get, the only life you get. And honestly working out doesn't just change how you look, but how you feel. Your energy, your emotions, your psychological strength.
Running is one of the best influences I've had in my life. I used to never think I could even run a mile, but ehrb you push yourself every day to go one extra minute you see how much you can achieve and realize you are stronger than you thought. Seriously, try making it a competition with your old self, not with anyone else. Thats when it becomes fun. I hope that helped. I kind of went into a weird rant. Message me if you need any help. I've struggled with weight most of my teen years, and now I'm finally in a good place. But still learning (:

[Asker]

Thanks a lot that really does help :) going for a run tonight

[Asker]

Do you have any advice on being nervous about people watching me while I run around the park? I know it's an irrational fear but I can't shake it

[Sampo]

I used to be nervous about that too. I would see people who ran faster and way longer go past me and no matter how irrational it was I felt like they thought bad of me. But when you really look at those thoughts, its not what they think that matters, even if they did think that. The reason I felt that way was because I felt bad about me, I was upset I couldn't run as fast or as long as them. So I felt embarrassed. And if it wasn't the other runners, I was worried about the random people just sitting at the park. It just comes down to the same logic. This is about you. Not them. And maybe someone might give you a weird look, but what's going to matter is how you view yourself. Someone told me once, you are the only one responsible for you. So if you want to achieve something its up to you. No amount of strangers on the street or in the park will be held responsible for you not going for what you wanted. So I just try to blank them out. Set your goal small to start with.

[Sampo]

Don't push yourself too hard. But do something everyday you know you can finish. Like a half hour walk. If you feel up to running, try to run for five minutes. And then shoot for that every day, and when you feel up for it go for an extra minute. Small victories are victories all the same (:

[Asker]

Okay thanks so much :) this really helps and is inspiring. I'm excited now

[Sampo]

Awesome! Let me know if you need anymore advice (: have fun!

[JenSCDC]

They key is getting into a rhythm so that it becomes a normal part of your life. My first piece of advice is to hold back at the start- if you do too much too soon you'll burn out. Second, vary up your workouts. Third, workout first thing in the morning.

[cavmanier]

My body enjoys it. If I didn't exercise, I would crave doing it. I played sports since like 6 or 7 years old though so I'm used to it. Maybe if you get into good shape, you may get used to your body feeling better, which could create desire.

Also if you do it to try to change your body into a figure that is impossible, that may cause motivation issues. If you exercise for overall health and wellness, you may feel like you're accomplishing your goal. A lot of people think they can mold their body into pretty much what they want with the "right" exercises. That's not true though. You can become leaner and stronger though. You may not get bigger hips or a bigger butt. It depends on your body.

[John_Lion_84]

There is a lot of empowering and awaking songs and clips on youtube. There is always some kind of music that works for you to make you do more, Soundtracks to sport movies or music mixed with motivation speaker is my playlist. I do have awaking music like imagine dragons - Radio active (pentatonix)
rob bailey & the hustle standard - Beast (original or remix), Rock - I am rock
then you have some rocky music of course but isn't a must.
Search on youtube for (Mateusz M , Absolute Motivation, Jaret Grossman)
It's for you, find the thing that works for you. and remember ''pain is temporary victory is forever''
Good luck and stay strong

[Asker]

Thanks a lot this helps

[AskNaz]

Because motivation isn't something that will always be there.

Motivation is more of a spark. A kick-start.

From there it's commitment. You gotta commit and do it consistently whether you're motivated or not.

Progress will fuel your motivation along the way.

[TravisG]

Good work out music that will pump you up. Any music that get your body into it or music that quote "go go it's your birthday". That can motivate you to get fit for your birthday.

[Xfitchick]

Take a good music with you. But even better, subsribe to group lessons or find a workout partner. Then you stimulate each other, also during exercices.

[anonman32]

i only need motivation to go the gym, once i am there i pick up the weights automatically and i dont stop before my work out is completed.

[Theodorable]

Eat gummy bears while working out. The sugar adds to your pump.

[SteamBuns]

Don't look at working out as a chore, just listen to music, find a wokout partner, chill N workout.

[MaLifeBeLikeOooAaah]

Always picture myself with the bod I want. It always works 😉

[Anonymous]

Think about all the sex you'll be having when you're fit

[Asker]

I'm A-sexual lol

[Asiantrash]

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