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Family Food Storage Program of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Motivating Yourself to Exercise
Posted 10/22/2008 @ 9:45:29 am by healthydietingandfitness.com
What motivates people to exercise and stay fit? Some say their children, others say their wedding, and yet others say preventing disease. Motivating people to exercise is a multi-billion dollar business. There are tapes, books, incentives, and etc. to motivate people to exercise. We, as a nation, are working hard to motivate people to exercise and lose weight because of the obesity epidemic that is becoming apparent in our children.
Sometimes people try to motivate you by giving you uplifting encouragement, or dropping hints. I once read a T-shirt that said, "I may be fat, but you're ugly, and I can go on a diet!" You have to find the motivation to start. It could be through the fear of losing health or strength or it could be because you want to see results in your weight.
Find something you like to do. It could be walking, dancing, riding a bike, lifting weights, running, jogging, exercise while playing with your children, or etc. It is said that the person who exercises in the morning to kick-start their day is the one that will stick with the exercise program. If you like to walk on a treadmill, you may get bored with that. Try listening to motivational music or put a TV in front of the treadmill for interest. If you walk outside, take a different route once in a while.
There are many benefits to exercising. Some people will find that their body aches diminish as their bodies grow stronger with exercise. Some people will have a greater mental capacity and better attitude. While others will feel a greater self esteem from sticking to an exercise program and getting results that are noticeable.
Think of the reasons you should exercise for the next couple of days. As you think of them, write them down. This is a motivation starter. Next, decide when you will be exercising and how you will be exercising. Also, think of the ways you can get exercise in your daily routine. Walk to work or lunch instead of driving. Give up dessert except for special occasions. Do not take seconds at meals.
Once you exercise for a time and see results you can give yourself a pat on the back for changing a bad habit to a good habit.
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