15 Tips To Get Motivated To Work Out

Have you ever stood in front of the mirror and held your belly in your hands?

And when you let go of your belly, do you watch yourself in disgust as it wobbles a few times before coming to a standstill?Take a good look at yourself. Are you happy with the person you see in the mirror?

If you want to know how to get motivated to exercise, you need to understand the power of acceptance. A cigarette smoker will never quit unless he realizes how badly his lungs are damaged. And similarly, an overweight or obese person will never get motivated to exercise unless they realize that they have a serious problem dealing with their weight.

# Answer this big question truthfully

Don’t you want to look good? Why are you holding back from achieving your full potential when all you need is a few sacrifices that may eventually start to become a positive addiction that’ll favor you in every possible manner?

# Pick up an old pair of jeans

It’s always easy to see how time and bad eating habits have affected us by just picking up an old pair of now-tight-jeans. Try fitting into your favorite pair of jeans and make up your mind to fit comfortably back into it.

# Look at your old snaps

Almost all the time, you’d have a better defined face, higher cheekbones and a sexier body in your old photographs.

# Don’t change your life overnight

Don’t ever overdo your exercise regime. Start slow and spend a few weeks warming up to this new lifestyle change. If you try too hard too fast, chances are, you’ll burn out and hate working out in no time.

# Compare yourself

Do any of your friends have a body to die for? If you have a friend or an acquaintance that has an incredible physique, secretly tell yourself everyday that you’d want to have a better physique than that friend.

# Hold your fat areas in your hands

It’s an insulting thing to do to yourself. But it’s the easiest way to see just how fatty you actually are. Do you still want to look the same way for several more years before you start working out?

# Watch a few before and after videos on youtube

There are thousands of proud fitness freaks who didn’t all start out looking like Greek gods and goddesses who’ve uploaded their videos and stories online. Watch it and inspire yourself.

#8 Learn from experiences. Speak to a friend who had to deal with being overweight once upon a time. Or read experiences of people online who have transformed their lives after just a few months of working out.

# Don’t expect magical results

This is a big mistake that most people come to face when they begin a new workout. They work out for 30 days and expect miracles. Seriously, you piled all that weight over several years. Do you really expect all of that to vanish in four weeks? And another thing you need to remember here, there’s no such thing as spot reduction.

# Pick up a calorie counter

Even a sugar coated donut can pack in several hundred calories. While you don’t really have to avoid all foods you like, it would feel good to watch your calories burn away as you work out. Strapping on a heart rate monitor and calorie counter watch on your wrist while exercising will always motivate you to burn more calories, one calorie at a time.

# Buy a dress that’s two to four sizes smaller

Start exercising and once every week, on your rest day, try putting your dress on and see if it fits better. A few months down the lane, you’d see that your once-tight dress would feel just perfect to wear and walk down the street.

# Get a workout buddy

A workout buddy can do wonders for your motivation to exercise. Not only will both of you push each other, but there’ll also be a lot of competition in the air to look fitter than the other person.

# Show off your results to people that matter

If you find yourself getting slimmer or more buffed, stand in front of the mirror and share your thoughts with a loved one. Sometimes, all you need is someone else to notice your improvement to feel better and get more motivated to exercise.

# Take before and after pictures

Start off by taking a before picture of yourself. And once you start exercising, take a new set of after pictures every month. Give it a few months for the changes to kick in and compare your photos. Chances are, you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see the new you.

# Eat healthy

Eat more. Stock up your refrigerator with fresh fruits and vegetables. You’ll feel light and great after every single meal. And your skin will be glowing and radiant in just a couple of weeks. Isn’t that worth the effort?