Stuck in an exercise rut? | Ana Alexandre, Life Coach, Nutritionist

We know the benefits of exercise.? We know when we start to exercise, how awesome we start to feel.

So why do we stop?

The biggest reason is a lack of motivation. We can get really excited about starting, and after a few weeks, the excitement is gone. So how do we stay motivated?

1. Do something you enjoy

Yes. Exercise can be and should be something you look forward to. If you hate running, don?t sign up for a race in the hopes of forcing yourself to train for it. You will be bored out of your mind and you won?t stick to it. Find activities you like and actually want to do.

2. Schedule it

Sit down with your schedule at the beginning of every week. Where can you fit in your workouts? Write it down. Treat it as you would any other appointment. Show up. This may not seem as urgent as other commitments in your calendar, but it is.? This is time for YOU.

3. Spice it up

Doing the same workouts over and over can get really boring. And if you never change up your routine, you will hit a plateau.? You will stop getting results.? Talk about un-motivating. Variety is super important to stay motivated in ALL areas of life. Would you enjoy eating the same dinner everyday, wearing the same outfit every Monday, or having sex the same way every time? Probably not. You gotta change it up. Try a new class at the gym, try a different yoga style, get off the treadmill to take it out side, and change up your resistance training routine.

4. Be social

Turn your social calendar into active + social.? Have a regular Saturday morning coffee date with your girl friends? Why not a Spin class + coffee date. Signup for dance classes with your man, join a run club, learn to ski, or go hiking with our family. Making exercise fun can really change the way you look and health and fitness.

5. Change your perspective

The way you look at exercise is really the key to staying motivated long term. This is the REAL secret. Work on this one, and the rest will come naturally.

When you hear the words exercise, or workout what do you think?

Boring, I?d rather be doing something else, I hate this, only do it because I have to, I wish I could be thin without it.

OR Do you think: I feel great and healthy, I take time to love my body, I have more energy, I feel beautiful when I exercise.

The more time you spend in the positive perspective, the easier it is to stay motivated and to create a life where health and fitness is a natural part of it.

In the comments below, share which one of these steps you?re going to try this week.

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