Motivation: Monster or Meh?

We made it!  We got through a very busy holiday in one piece!  Do you need to focus or did you handle the holiday in stride?  Are you tired?  That’s perfectly normal.  We typically cram a lot of activity into a short time frame.  So, it’s okay to be a little tired today.  

 

So…motivation.  Are you in monster mode today (super motivated) or meh (not so motivated)?

 

Motivation is one of those things that you will notice when you are goal-driven, held accountable, being challenged, and close to your reward.  You will feel that burn deep inside to stay on track.  Motivation will get you up in the morning.  It will make you walk past all the sugary treats on the lunchroom table at work.  Motivation will keep you dedicated and strong. 

 

These are some items that will keep you motivated.  

 

But, what about those days you are tired?  What about those days when you just don’t “feel like it”.  What about the times you are sad or feeling down?  Motivation slips away.   You start to make food choices that hinder your progress.  You start to miss your workouts.  And, then, that becomes a habit. 

 

Motivation is a little slippery.  What do you do when you are on the short end of your motivational power? 

 

You rely on your habits.  You stick to it even when you don’t feel like it.  When you do that your results will keep happening and that will fire you up once again.

 

Make eating clean a habit.  You will still do it even when you are “meh” because it’s your lifestyle.  Make your training a habit.  Even if you don’t feel like it, get to the gym.  You will feel so much better when you do. 

 

The bottom line is motivation waxes and wanes.  It can come and go.  Keep challenging yourself to stay fresh.  Rely on the accountability that we provide to keep you going.  Make all of this a daily habit.  Set goals; even play little games with yourself each day to make it fun.  

 

So, stay motivated and on top of your game!

Tami