Train for Something
Just like everyone, I struggle sometimes with staying motivated to keep exercising. Human nature dictates that if we don’t have a real reason to do something we don’t enjoy 100%, we just won’t do it. I like being trim and healthy, but that isn’t always enough of a reason to compel me to get up early in the morning and go to the gym. Sometimes it is, but other times, not so much.
Of course the thought of having to explain why I—as someone who is counseling others on an alternative weight loss program—am overweight (if I don’t exercise) does motivate me. But even that doesn’t get me excited, and that’s what helps me the most to stay motivated: I like to be excited about the result, because, let’s face it, once you get to the point of maintenance, it’s hard to stay motivated. Heck, it’s hard to stay motivated, period, even without a reason.
One effective tool I found to stay motivated is to train for something that requires great physical endurance, such as a triathlon, competitive sports event, or charity walk.
Personally I like to train to climb Mt. Whitney in California, which is a 22-mile hike and requires at least three months of training. It works very well for me for a couple of reasons: It gives me a great reason to do one of my favorite things every weekend—hiking, and lots of it. And since I know the Mt. Whitney hike is hard, even with plenty of training, and impossible with little to no training, it pushes me to increase my difficulty and work harder every weekend, and boosting the level of workout is what everyone needs to improve their physique.
In just about every community there is some kind of race coming up, whether it’s a triathlon or marathon or just a 5K walk. Not only will preparing for that event get you in amazing shape, but, even better, almost every city has some kind of club or active group to help support you in your training. Meetup.com, for example, can help you find these groups, and Google will help you find these events. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is one I would highly recommend, as getting ready for it will put you in the best shape of your life. And the best part, most of the proceeds from these events support a charity, such as breast cancer, not to mention they are very fun.
So whether it’s climbing a mountain in the Sierra Nevadas or running a 5K in your hometown, training for these events, even if you don’t complete them, will provide ample motivation to help you maintain your ideal physique over the course of several months.
And if you need help removing any blocks you might have to exercising or working out, give me a call. I am here to help.
Jill Thomas CCHT
Healthy Habits Hypnosis
760-803-2841
www.healthyhabitshypnosis.com
Just like everyone, I struggle sometimes with staying motivated to keep exercising. Human nature dictates that if we don’t have a real reason to do something we don’t enjoy 100%, we just won’t do it. I like being trim and healthy, but that isn’t always enough of a reason to compel me to get up early in the morning and go to the gym. Sometimes it is, but other times, not so much.
Of course the thought of having to explain why I—as someone who is counseling others on an alternative weight loss program—am overweight (if I don’t exercise) does motivate me. But even that doesn’t get me excited, and that’s what helps me the most to stay motivated: I like to be excited about the result, because, let’s face it, once you get to the point of maintenance, it’s hard to stay motivated. Heck, it’s hard to stay motivated, period, even without a reason.
One effective tool I found to stay motivated is to train for something that requires great physical endurance, such as a triathlon, competitive sports event, or charity walk.
Personally I like to train to climb Mt. Whitney in California, which is a 22-mile hike and requires at least three months of training. It works very well for me for a couple of reasons: It gives me a great reason to do one of my favorite things every weekend—hiking, and lots of it. And since I know the Mt. Whitney hike is hard, even with plenty of training, and impossible with little to no training, it pushes me to increase my difficulty and work harder every weekend, and boosting the level of workout is what everyone needs to improve their physique.
In just about every community there is some kind of race coming up, whether it’s a triathlon or marathon or just a 5K walk. Not only will preparing for that event get you in amazing shape, but, even better, almost every city has some kind of club or active group to help support you in your training. Meetup.com, for example, can help you find these groups, and Google will help you find these events. The Susan G. Komen 3-Day for the Cure is one I would highly recommend, as getting ready for it will put you in the best shape of your life. And the best part, most of the proceeds from these events support a charity, such as breast cancer, not to mention they are very fun.
So whether it’s climbing a mountain in the Sierra Nevadas or running a 5K in your hometown, training for these events, even if you don’t complete them, will provide ample motivation to help you maintain your ideal physique over the course of several months.
And if you need help removing any blocks you might have to exercising or working out, give me a call. I am here to help.
Jill Thomas CCHT
Healthy Habits Hypnosis
760-803-2841
www.healthyhabitshypnosis.com
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