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I’ve been trying for a long time to lose weight, but nothing seems to really work. I can’t seem to get myself motivated enough to get up & lose the weight. i don’t know why, but i’ve been down lately & that causes me to just give up, & giving up is what i hate. i guess it’s because i stress out about my wedding, trying to find a job, & money, etc. i was wondering if you guys could give me some pointers on how to get myself motivated? any answer is appreciated…except smart ones. thank you guys!

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Everyone, at some point or another, loses motivations or lacks it, let’s reminds ourselves anything is achievable.

1. Why? The one-worded question where all of this began. Whenever you lose focus or motivation, always bring yourself back to the very first time you asked this. Whatever reason you have, is great enough for you to keep going. Don’t forget that.

2. You feel you’re setting yourself up for failure. You’re wrong. You’ve tried multiple diets which have had short term effects, but in the long run you’ve only ended up back at square one. This time is different, tell yourself that. Let your past mistakes be nothing but learning guidelines, everytime you try something different you’re finding out something new about yourself, don’t be put off from previous failure – welcome it then destroy it.

3. Stop focusing so much on the negatives. Bring out the positives and be proud of every achievement made, whether it be big or small the fact of the matter is everything you do affects your goal, so staying awake from the cheesecake, or dragging yourself to go for a run – it all pays off in the end.

4. There’s going to be times when you feel progress is going nowhere, that you’re eating foods you hate and exercising for long periods of time; and for what? I’m sure this question has ran through many peoples’ minds, whether its because they’re diet is off or they’re stuck at a plateau, it doesn’t matter – don’t give up! Just because your hitting a hard point doesn’t mean you can’t soar through it, sit back, evaluate, change. It might take someone 3 months to achieve they’re ideal body whilst it might take someone else 3 years. If it’s in your heart then it’s worth it. Continue reading What’s the best way to get motivated to lose weight? →