What pushes your motivation?

[Anonymous]

Bc of work and now I'm sick I couldn't find the time to workout and to start a healthy diet. But as soon as I am up again, I would like to start. I started diets hundred times, but broke up after a few days and never find the motivation to go regularly to the gym. At the beginning I'm always really motivated, but I can't keep up.

I am not planning to loose a lot of weight, I just want to get in shape, a defined stomach and a stable health ( I smoke and drink from time to time, so at least I should take care of nutrition and that I regularly work out)

Any good advices, tips? What is the reason you keep your stamina?

[vmw2008]

You need to adopt a lifestyle rather than a diet. Within a lifestyle, it's OK to cheat sometimes. I was like you in that I'd start some really strict diet, and fall off the bandwagon within a week when I cheated. Now, I see cheating as part of my lifestyle. Since I've adopted that, I actually don't cheat as much as I used to as a result.

I keep my stamina because of how good I feel. When I'm eating the junk I look and feel sluggish. It also messes with my head too. When I'm eating well, I can feel my clothes getting looser, I don't get the stomach aches I always used to get, and I can think clearly. Plus, I keep the image in my head of how great I could look and it keeps me going. Nothing like looking at pics of swimsuit models to curb your cravings for chocolate cake lol

[Asker]

yeah that's right, I don't really want to follow a strict diet, but adapt some good healthy habits in my daily life and get rid of some bad habits...what did you change within your lifestyle?

[vmw2008]

Mainly I cut wheat out of my diet when I discovered I had a slight allergy. Plus, most bread products store a lot of calories, and only keep you full for 30 minutes. So I avoid those a lot except for the low-cal snacks I've found. I mostly base my meal around a protein and add vegetables to it. I'll have fruit occasionally, but all the sugar can make it difficult to lose weight. I'll add more back in when I reach my ideal goal. I cut pops and juices out entirely. I only drink water, coffee, and

[vmw2008]

low-cal alcohol occasionally. No beer (has gluten in it). I've cut sweets down a ton, although I'll still have a piece of candy or chocolate when I'm craving it. I drink a ton of water. Overall I just make healthier choices. Even if a meal fits with my "rules" I know that a giant baked potato is probably worse for me than green beans. So I make smart decisions. I also quit beating myself up when I cheat occasionally! Which I do about once a week or so.

[Racez]

Take time, sit down, and write down the advantages that will accrue to you if you start losing weight.

Guys will always look at you.

You will feel beautiful and sexy.

You will have a healthy lifestyle.

You will have a better, blissful relationship.

And lots of others.

[Asker]

good idea. Thank you!

[temptationfalls]

If you spend the energy keeping up or staying ahead, you won't have to spend the energy catching up.