Every dieter’s big nightmare is to exercise. Especially if one has been accustomed to a sedentary lifestyle, suddenly starting an exercise routine is a taunting venture. When this task has been done and started with, another nightmare begins – how does one keep motivated to exercise? Starting the process is one thing, but keeping at it is another. A story even more interesting but probably more difficult to experience.

Here are a few steps you should take to keep your motivation up!

1. Change your outlook – thinking like an athlete will help you achieve your goals. It may sound hard to do but it isn’t as big of a leap as you would think. Just think of it this way, everybody has a busy life – so stop making your busy life an excuse not to exercise. Make exercise as a way to be an example to others – be it your kids, your friends, or your family. Look at your odd hour workouts as blessings rather than sacrifices. It is all a matter of outlook.
2. Set a realistic goal – whatever goal it is you have, make sure it is attainable. Be specific and know exactly what you want to gain, like wearing that black dress to a reunion at the end of the month or being fit enough to run a 5K marathon in 3 months time. Write it down, look at it daily, and get inspiration from your goal/s.
3. Follow a schedule – take out your calendar, create and follow a daily exercise schedule. Look at your free time, either before everybody else wakes up or when everybody has taken a nap or sleep. Don’t compromise. Anything that comes up during your 1hour daily exercise time, should take a back seat.
4. Change it up, mix things up – variety is an important factor in keeping your motivation to exercise going. Look into exercise routines and activities that you enjoy doing. Whether your exercise includes running, look into a change in scenery once in a while; or a sport you may want to incorporate in your exercise routine; or doing various types of dance classes to liven things up.
5. Partner up – look into having someone to go on the journey with you. A jogging or a dance partner – someone to nudge your shoulder when you feel like slacking. Look into your friends, family, or even co-workers to help you in your journey.

Take these steps into consideration and make that exercise journey as fun, easy, and rewarding as it can be!

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