How does anyone get motivated to start an exercises program and/or diet?
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All I can tell you is that once you notice a change, it is easier to keep going.  It feels good to look good.  \n\nWhat I did:  bought a new ipod and some cute workout clothes before I even started.  The thing is, you have to commit yourself for a month, because it might take a while to lose some inches.  Buy a new cookbook and try some new, healthy dishes.  It might make it more interesting for you.  Good luck!
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Wow... an easy question and a hard question.\nThe key to getting fit is to be active and eat right.\nI will just talk about the active part.\n\nThere are 2 key things that have worked for me.\n1. Do something every day\n2. Variety\n\nSo first of all you have to find something you like to do.  If you don't like it, you wont have fun doing it.\n\nSecondly, you need to have variety.  If you do the same thing every day, I don't care how fun it is you will get bored of it!\n\nSo a very good way to do this is find a friend or partner that likes to do things you like to do.\n\nWhatever you do, do it for at least 1 hour.  Even light activity for 1 hour, every day, is good for you.\n\nGood luck!
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1. Find something you love doing and go for it!\n\n2. If you have to do something you are not so keen on, you have to develop motivation by thinking of the goal or payoff you get from it.\n\nFor example, if you have to clean out the garage and have been putting it off, just imagine how you would feel when the garage is clean, the junk thrown away. What a relief you would feel. If you can see the desired objective, imagine it vividly, and make it seem real and concrete, you will be more inspired to do the necessary work to reach your goals.\n\n3. Define your goals specifically, your time frame, and the steps you have to take to reach your goals. Making your objectives specific and measureable go a long way in keeping you on track.\n\n4. Take small steps and celebrate each milestone toward your goal. For example, you want to reduce your wieght, but haven't been able to keep on a diet. Make a plan to reduce a few pounds each week, measure your progress on a chart, and celebrate your success on meeting each weekly goal (but not by eating, of course!).
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That is hard to say. Maybe change your workout program, add something else to it.  You also have to watch what you eat or at least cut back on somethings. Good luck. Now I have to push myself to get started. Maybe this is just what I needed to push myself. Thanks.
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Eat a balanced diet and go to your local gym and they will design a program for you specifically designed to meet the needs you require. The will teach you how to do the exercises correctly monitor your progress. You can do amazing things with a set of weights and some great advice. Don't be shy.
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First of all, you need attitude to do exercise. Humans usually want to do something, but lack of positive attitude towards exercise brings always in saying "Nah, I'll do it next month" and it never arrives that month.\n\nSo, I'll suggest you to do:\n\n1.- Attitude.\n2.- Choose a sport or exercise to do it regularly.\n3.- Set goals ( If you choose running, running 5 miles straight within a month or another realistic goal according to yourself ).\n4.- Buy books or visit specialized web sites accordingly to the sport or exercise you choose to do ( Returning to the running example, you might go to runners.com ).\n5.- Your attitude must gain strength in order not to leave because your bones will sore due to the exercise, or you want to sleep or something else.
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Just a little feedback even though i'm not a member of any fitness clubs. But i remember coming across magazines regarding issues somewhat similar to yours. Some suggestions to maintain your motivation and eagerness to exercise is to sign up for classes (if they have any). Have an aim to work for (such as reasonable weight and body fat at the end of the month). Working out 3 times a week is sufficient. Not forgetting that your body will start burning fats after 20 minutes of workout. \n\nBe determined to reach your goal. You can also listen to your favourite music or radio station while working out. Especially on the trendmill, fast songs will encourage your mind and body to run faster and vice versa.\n\nEngaging the services of a PT helps you to use the gym equipments correctly and using them effectively to reach your desired achievement. Borrowing books from the library saves you the costs but having a PT is more hands-on. Having a PT or a gym partner motivates you to visit the gym regularly as you're not alone.\n\nExercising helps you to destress and everytime you exercise, your body produces endorphins that makes you happy. Have you ever recalled being moody and out-of-sorts after your exercise? That is your motivation and eagerness to exercise.
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Lets just say that you have overcome half of the problem -at least you realize that you are always late.\n\nNow there are two ways to do this:\n\n1. There has to be one or two thing that you are always on time for, there has to be something that you value in your life. Perhaps lets just take a look at what do you do that delays you, other than what needs to be done. If you can isolate those interests, may be then try to see if there is any career and growth possiblities in those activities? I assure you if you are able to find what you love doing and if it is rewarding too, you will never be late or feel bad about yourself.\n\n2. You need to have a disciplinarian in your life, get an instructor, get someone who matters to you and try to improve these habits. Furthermore, you have to either yourself or with the help of friend -start to exercise, this way your body will remain agile and your mind will be fresh to keep you going.\n\nThese will ultimately lead you decide your motivational factors -it is just not possible that you do not feel motivated at all. The problem will be resolved when you have your motivations and your targets in place.\n\nAs a human being we all have a mechanism of self satisfaction and achievement. We need to feel good about something and you need to see whether this feeling is when you are late or when you are in time.
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I'm assuming that you're a member of a gym. They may well have someone there who will help you set up a programme depending on what your goals are.
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Try Bill Phillip's book Body for Life. It works for anyone, but it is hard work. I'm going through the program right now and I can see a difference. The book uses workout intensity levels according to you, so it really will work for anyone. He also talks about what to eat and what to avoid. AND there is even space built into the program to have your favorite foods! Its working for me so far. Good luck!
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Join a gym...try getting friends to do it with you...it'll help motivate you to go every week, or how ever many times you go each week.
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I suggest a schedule of your time.  Allocate times for exercise and don’t let yourself do anything other than that.  I know how it feels to have no motivation and feel like you’ll never get around to exercising.  But I think if you allocate even a really small amount of time and only get a little exercise done, it is more than nothing.  It will make you feel better about yourself, what you can achieve, and you can build on it.  I don’t think you are lazy.  Maybe you could let a close friend know that you need their help to keep you to your schedule, because it’s tough to do it on your own when you have little motivation.
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I dunno...but when you find out, let me know! \n\nHow about picking up the latest issue of People Magazine with the "Half their size" people.  That always motivates me, at least temporarily.  \n\nI used to have motivational posters around the house too.  If possible, find a friend who is willing to check in on you periodically who will help keep you motivated.  It's hard I know...but once you lose the weight and keep a lifestyle of eating better and exercising, you'll feel sooo much better.
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i always say to people who have a hard time getting enough discipline that the hardest part of working out is actually getting to the gym. Once you get there, it becomes much easier to become motivated. Try finding yourself a workout partner. this will help you get motivated because you know someone will be waiting there for you or will be there to cheer you on. \n\nSome people put pictures on their bedroom walls to inspire them of top bodybuilders. Try not to eat 3 hours before your work out, that way you wont feel sleepy which would otherwise want you to stay on your couch. the rest is up to you!
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You need to start eating plenty of fruit and vegetables. Raw salads and then when you start to feel a little bit healthier start exercising with brisk walking 3 times a week and build that up to 5 times a week. weight training is good as well because we lose muscle as we get older, that can be done 3 times a week with a day of rest for your muscles to repair. Cardio workouts should take the place of walking because nothing burns fat quicker than huffing and puffing. Make sure you get a variety of exercise so you don't get bored. Join a gym that's what kept me motivated. Drink a lot of water about 2 litres a day and juicing keeps me feeling healthy and the healthier you feel the easier it is to exercises. Don't listen to fad diets. Whatever grows from plants is very good for you.
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Choose the kind of exercise/sport you love and get a good buddy to join in the fun! You can have a little healthy competition between yourselves to do 50 push ups etc. Start with a reasonable goal and increase the pace/speed/repetition gradually.\n\nStick with it and you'll get the results you want.\nGood luck!
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Try this website:  http://www.sparkpeople.com  It's a free diet program.  They'll help you set goals, plan meals, and plan out exercise.  There's a ton of articles about healthy eating and exercise.  Also a support forum.