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Simple ways to stay motivated during your fitness journey


Here are some tips to help you stay motivated and achieve your fitness goals:

1. Choose or create a workout music playlist to keep yourself moving and energized. You can either create your own playlist or choose a music channel on a free music website.

2. Stay hydrated by keeping track of your water intake. Fill up two water bottles the night before - one with ice and a teaspoon of lemon for the morning, and another to take with you and refill as needed.

3. Create a fitness vision board featuring motivational quotes, inspiring images, and your fitness goals to stay motivated.

4. Reward yourself when you meet a goal with activities like taking a hot bath, enjoying your favorite treat, or doing something that makes you smile.

5. Share your accomplishments with friends and family to inspire others and stay accountable.

6. Join a local or online fitness group to stay on track and motivate others.

7. Keep a workout journal to track your progress, mood changes, food intake, and water consumption. You can also add motivational messages, quotes, and pictures.

8. Utilize free workout apps that provide a range of workouts to choose from.

9. Use a fitness tracker like Fitbit to keep track of your workouts, steps, food logging, and more. It will help keep you accountable and motivated.

10. Create a healthy meal plan with simple, clean ingredients and plenty of vegetables to keep you energized. Make a shopping list of healthy foods to help you stick to your plan.



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  1. I would also add to workout with a partner to help you stay motivated. It has been a huge help for me! When I am by myself I am more likely to stop but working out with a partner forces me to push myself more. Music is also a huge motivator.

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    1. Scott, you are so right! My husband is my workout partner for now. We push each other to the finish line. It sure does feel great having a workout partner. :)

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  2. Meal planning is a must and I also love the idea of a vision board. Music is a must and without it working out is not the same x

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    1. Melanie, very true! Thank you for stopping by. :)

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  3. Great advice! I definitely noticed a difference in my fitness level when I purchased my Garmin. Not only does it show me how active I've been, reminding me when I need to get up and move, but it's also connected to a community of other fitness lovers. I can check into the app, see what they have been up to and allow it to motivate me moving forward.

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    1. Britt, thank you! Yes I love how the watches have those reminders. I think it is great. A community with other fitness lovers is wonderful as well. It really keeps us motivated! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  4. These are great tips! Lately, I've enjoyed using workout apps. They pretty much do all the tracking for you. I am enjoying Nike Training Club... check it out!

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    1. Nkem, that is awesome! Yes I love using my fitness watch. :) I'll check them out.

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  5. Fitness regimen is so addictive. Some very good tips here. I remember when I first started using a treadmill after I purchased one spending a handsome amount I really hated getting on it. But after a couple of days I would wait for evening as the feeling after completing my walk was such a fantastic one.I still walk regularly and use music as a support.

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    1. That is great! Yes after you get the hang of it, and star a routine up it becomes so much easier. Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  6. Great tips! Loosing motivation happens all the time and it's important to fight it and find new ways

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    1. Lyosha, thanks! Yes finding new ways will continue to keep you motivated. :)

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  7. I keep track of my steps and water intake in my planner every day. I open it up every week, to address goals and see where I need to improve or put my focus, and not just on exercise. I use the same method for my blogging goals and more as well. Writing it down in black and white in front of me is so helpful! It really puts things in perspective. Writing things down is an amazing tool!

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    1. Erica, I agree I write everything down! It really does come in handy. I have a few journals that I keep. Thank you for stopping by.

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  8. Staying motivated during any fitness journey is something within mind over matter. What I mean is don't settle and lose control. Keep changing workouts. Don't get in a rythme of looking at others and comparing.

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    1. I agree don't go comparing yourself, and your goals.

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  9. Some great tips here! I especially like the one about telling others. I recently started a 31-day plan that I committed to sharing with my 1400+ followers on Twitter at the end. Imagine having to tell them all at the end that I didn't exercise at all - impossible. It really forces me to get the workout done.

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    1. Kat, that is so awesome that you started a 31-day plan! And yes staying motivated, and keeping others motivated is just a wonderful feeling! Thanks for stopping by. :)

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  10. Setting goals and working out with a buddy really keeps me motivated. I do use a fitness tracker, as well, and music when I'm walking alone (my workouts are always walking or step aerobics.

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  11. Great tips. The playlist and the apps would be really helpful to me. :) Visiting from the Dare to Share linkup.

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  12. These are great ideas! Consistently working out is one thing I really need to work on; it is so easy for me to talk myself out of my morning workout.

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    1. Joanne, I am right there with you. I actually took a week off while my husband took leave from work. I'll be starting back on Monday.

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