Motivation! Keeping your MOTIVATION Alive

How do you stay motivated?  When we start a health and fitness program we generally have great intensions of reaching our goals.  But how do we keep that fire in our bellies to stay and continue our motivation to reach and maintain our goals?

There are plenty of things you can do to keep your motivation alive!  The word "MAY" as an acronym is going to help us remember the following simple steps to stay motivated.

"M" = MINDSET:  The most powerful way to establish your "mindset" is to set your goals and write them down.  As you begin to think about what you want specifically, don't just write down one goal, but make a measurable list.  Your goal list should include both long (3) and short (3) term goals.

1. Your long-term goal (ultimate outcome)
2. 12 month goal
3. Three month goal
4. Weekly goals (weight change)
5. Daily goals (habits you want to develop like having 3 or more servings of veggies, getting 8 hours of sleep)
6. Your emotional goal

Have these goals posted where you can see them daily! Maybe it's on your bathroom mirror, on the fridge or in your calendar.  When you are seeing and saying them daily, your goals will become reality.

"A" = ACCOUNTABILITY:  Once your goals are written down, you are accountable for sticking to them,  Start off your day by being positive, reminding yourself things you will do, not what you won't do.  Tell others of your goal.  A powerful source of accountability is having a support system.  Having this system in place will prevent any excuses or negative thoughts from taking away from you reaching your goal.  When you are accountable, you are consistent.  When you are consistent, you see results.  And when you see results, you are even more motivated.

"Y" = YOU: What are your reasons?  What and why is it important for you to reach your goals?  These reasons have to be for you and NO ONE ELSE.  When you know your answers, remember them.  This is what ultimately keeps you going.

Your mind is a powerful force that God has given you.
Psalm 115: 1  "Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name goes all the glory for your unfailing love and faithfulness."