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The
Psychology of Weight Loss #2 - How Are You
Motivated?
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by:
Greg Ryan Fitness Expert
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New
Years Resolutions do not work because you are really not motivated when
you think you are. On the surface you may be, but deep down you are
not. That is why by April, that membership to the gym, those new
clothes and that new found motivation has all but disappeared.
When it comes to weight loss and sticking to an exercising program you
are motivated from two emotions; fear and pleasure. You are also pushed
from two directions; internally and outwardly. Out of the four choices
there are two good ones and two bad ones. In other words, two that will
help you stick to losing weight and two that will eventually hinder
you. Do you know which ones they are?
What motivates you to exercise? Fear of your health or Pleasure of
feeling better
What drives you to exercise? Internally vital signs or Toned arms and
legs
I best way of staying motivated is a combination of both. However, you
have to figure out the combination. I'll give you a hint - pure motives
are not seen. I believe that the journey goes from denying the reality
of your health to a deep desire to take better care of yourself.
What does it mean to have deep desire for something? Remember those
feelings you had back when you wanted your first bicycle. That Barbie
doll you made a fit over in the toy store in front of everyone. Or what
about that girl or boy you would have done just about anything for?
There was such a hunger, a burning in your gut. You couldn't even think
straight, eat or sleep because it occupied your every thought. You just
had to have it!
If you want to go from denial to desire, call on the "all or nothing
attitude." If you are going to start now, you have to start for good.
The reality is you will have good attitude and bad attitude days for
the rest of your life. But understand, if you are going to be healthier
through exercise and eating, you are going to have to participate in
some form of exercise till the day you die. This is not a temporary fix
to a long-term problem; it is a lifestyle.
The bottom line of staying motivated to exercise and eat right is
finding a meaningful reason too, not just because you have to.
About the Author
Greg Ryan is a high profile fitness expert and
former employee of Kathy Smiths. Body building champion, public speaker
and personal trainer to the stars. He is a best selling author of the
Changing from the INSIDE Start getting in better shape today!
For FREE MINI COURES click here www.resolutions.bz
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