Fitness & Motivation - The Best Fitness Motivation !

When you begin a fitness program there will be times that you just cannot muster any motivation to get up off the couch!

Many people find that it is sometimes hard to find their motivation for causing pain to themselves during a workout session. Many people will even procrastinate enough they will even talk themselves out of working out today and then it will become two days, etc.
Motivation seems to be the hardest thing for a person to find while working out. Here is a brief description of ways to motivate yourself to continue working out. Once you work out for a certain length of time it will become a habit and you will just "do it!"

Think about how you feel after a good workout. Do you feel energized? If you do not work out today you will not feel that awesome energizing feeling!

Workout time is considered to be "Me time!" Will you get this well-deserved "Me time" if you do not work out?

Counting calories? You do know if you do not do at least a short workout you will not burn as many calories.
Have you met new friends at the gym? The new friends make you look forward to a fun workout right?

Take a look in the mirror, then close your eyes, imagine a thinner more fit "you", then open your eyes!

What made you decide to take up fitness? Was it a workout magazine? Or that new dress that does not come in plus sizes?

Did you notice that model on the front of your favorite magazine wearing that dress you have always wanted? Time to hit the gym, right?

Go online and get the motivation from reading fitness blogs. These blogs can really hit you where it counts to give you a pick me up!

Did you see that success story that was posted by your friend on the social media wall? You want this to be you!

You can join blogs, classes, or forums that have people that are struggling with weight loss just like you. The pep talks are awesome!

OK, everybody knows all work and no play can make for a grumpy you. It is time to implement the reward system. Set yourself a goal and if you reach that goal give yourself a reward. For instance, running for one mile, treat yourself to a spa day.

Stressed out? Want to by a smaller pair of pants? Feel unattractive? These are all questions we ask are very familiar with. Work out and you can relieve every one of the problems.
The best motivation for working out is the results you see in the mirror and the new clothes that you just bought fit you beautifully. But the best motivation is when you receive the compliment from that special person that you have wanted to meet. There is nothing like going to your favorite restaurant in your new outfit with your friends or spouse and you notice that you are turning heads when you walk in the room!

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Fitness & Motivation - Fitness SECRETS You've Heard 1000 Times (But Continue to Ignore) !!

I know that you are hoping for a magic pill, miracle cream, or some revolutionary new 10 minute workout that doesn't require any heavy breathing or sweating on your part. Or maybe you are looking for a diet that includes beer, chocolate cake, and all the potato chips you can stomach. Americans spend millions of dollars on gimmicks, gadgets, lotions and potions that promise a shortcut to achieving ultimate health and a great body.

You have been patiently waiting for one of us "fitness guru's" to finally share with you the secret that healthy and fit people have managed to keep locked up all this time.
Well, sorry to disappoint, but all big secrets to health and fitness have been flying under the radar since you were just a tot. You have heard the most valuable tips 1,000 times. You know them well, but for some reason, you haven't implemented them into your life.

Today I have a gift for you.
I present for you here, in this short little post, totally free- The Gift of Good Health in 5 simple steps. I know you have "tried it all before" but maybe you were trying too hard, or not hard enough.
Perhaps you got buried in all the mountains of fitness advice thrown at you each day from the internet, TV, magazines, and people in your social circle. Eat this today, not that, but eat that tomorrow and not this. Confused? I don't blame you. It's easy to get overwhelmed and overlook the obvious.
Just for fun... how about for a week... , try doing the following, and see how great you feel?

1. Move more: Simply put your body in motion more than you are currently doing. This may mean going for a walk after dinner, playing ball with the kids, riding a bike to work, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, cleaning the house, popping in an exercise video, picking up heavy stuff (i.e. lifting weights), dancing to your favorite tunes, or taking the space at the far end of the parking lot when you drive to work, run errands, etc. Just MOVE MORE.

2. Drink More Water: Water... who knew? It is the greatest diet drink on earth. It aids in the delivery of nutrients throughout the body, helps in cleansing, promotes healthy metabolism, healthy joints, and also can fill you up. Added bonus - water is free!
So, drink up. I recommend drinking your body weight in ounces each day. For example, I weigh 128lbs, so my goal is to drink roughly 128 ounces of water.

3. Eat Your Veggies: I know your mom has been telling you this for as long as you can remember, and I hate to pour salt in the wound, but... Listen to your Mother - she is right.
You should be eating an obscene amount of vegetables. More than you think. A great way to get all the nutrients you need without spending a fortune on supplements is the eat veggies with every meal, and juice veggies for your snacks. I promise you will feel awesome, your skin will glow, your hair will shine, you'll run faster, jump higher and your memory will be sharper than ever.

4. Get To Sleep- Mom was right again. Pulling all-nighters may seem like fun, but your body needs sleep to rejuvenate and repair itself. Getting 7-9 hours each night will not only leave you feeling more energetic, but it will help to regulate your hormones, which will help your metabolism, stress level, sex drive, and brain function. And sleep is so easy, you barely have to do anything, just lie there and improve your health!

5. Be Nice: What? How is being nice going to help with your fitness? Well, it turns out that being kind and compassionate to others creates a sense of well being and happiness within ourselves and creates a positive energy that has both physical and mental benefits. Performing acts of kindness and compassion can reduce stress, elevate seretonin, release endorphins, and create a number of positive biological responses within your body. Conversely, being mean and expressing anger has equally negative effects on your health and well being. So. practice being nice everyday.
There you have it. The five simple tips for improved health. It can't be that simple, can it? Yes! I am here to tell you it can. Just try it out for a week and let me know what you think.

BONUS TIP - Go against the Grain- Just say NO to wheat, barley, corn, oats, and millet. Nutritionally, you don't need them and they are making you fat and setting you up for decreased brain function, Alzheimer's Disease, Heart Disease, diabetes, and weight gain. So ditch those boring beige grains and replace them with happy colorful veggies.

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