Have you ever gone through a phase of not having any motivation to work out? Were you so sick of the thought of going to the gym that you'd rather shake up your routine by going straight home to the sofa instead of the gym?
If so, that's ok. I've been there. I was there this week in fact. The last two weeks even. I'm here to tell you it gets better - your journey is not over. You CAN do this.
The last three weeks have been a whirlwind for me. First I had exams so a lot of my time was taken up by studying. The week after that I was on vacation (don't get me wrong I walked EVERYWHERE but didn't hit the gym) and this week snow hit so I have been unable to get to the gym or run as people in the UK are totally inept when it comes to dealing with snow. As a result I've not worked out really at all for the last 3 weeks. Sound familiar?
What have I done to get myself remotivated?
However I am 150% convinced that my fitness journey is not over - despite the fact I'm feeling great and my new Hollister jeans (which are a smaller size) are fitting unbelievably well. I'm not done yet and neither are you.
"It's a Lifestyle - not a Diet"
The change we so badly want is not going to happen overnight. So to stay motivated and on track here is what I do when I'm feeling fed up or 'stuck in a rut'.
1. Remind Yourself of Your Goals
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| My 'Ultimate Body' Goal Reminding yourself of why you started this all in the first place is likely to bring you back to the frame of mind you were in when you were at your most dedicated. Read old blog posts, look at your 'ultimate body' picture, read that article that prompted you to get a gym membership. We all think we've got all the drive in the world when we first start out - we can get it back. 2. Check the Tone It Up Website or the Tone It Up Youtube Page |
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| My Beautiful Trainers - Karena and Katrina If you're reading this blog, it's more than likely that you found me and my story through Tone It Up. These girls have changed my life for the better. They have a ton of fitness and diet tips and over 200 videos on YouTube ranging from follow-along workouts to quick 30 second checkins; holding you accountable. What I like to do is grab my headphones, log onto YouTube and watch videos for hours. I'll find by that point I'm so motivated to hit the gym it's like I'm starting all over again. These girls are incredible and if you haven't ever watched their videos or visited their website please do! Tone It Up | Tone It Up.tv 3. Pin! |
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| Pinterest is FULL of Motivation and Fitness Tips and Tricks Pinterest is a relatively new site on the web which basically is a virtual pinboard. You have to request an account but it takes no more than 3 days to come through. Pinterest have a dedicated subsection to Fitness 'pins' taken from various sites on the web uploaded by users. I've found workouts, challenges, inspirational images, recipes and all sorts on Pinterest and I've often found after five minutes browsing the Fitness section I'm ready to go workout. 4. Take Some Time Out 
"Just Chilling"
Sometimes taking a break is the best thing to do. It gives you the time to sit back and re-evaluate your goals. Maybe you set too high a weight loss aim or it was never realistic to expect to be in the gym 6 days a week. Taking time out to think about why you really want this can sometimes be the best thing for everyone involved. It doesn't have to be too long, or it can be weeks at a time. Remember that old saying; you don't know what you've got until it's gone. You'll probably find you really miss working out and there is where your journey picks up.5. Check in on Twitter and Facebook |
Finally, if like me, you are part of the Tone It Up Team you will have met hundreds of inspiring women who, just like you, are on a mission to improve their life and live the best and most healthy way they can. Just by posting on your Facebook page or sending a quick tweet can open the airwaves to a hoarde of replies intent on picking you up when you're down or just to check in with you that you're ok. This team is full of caring women so take advantage of them!
So there you have it! 5 tips to help you get back to the grind. Remember I'm here for you just as you're here for me!
Share, LOVE, Inspire, Sweat ♥
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