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I’ve been a Revolt Now Fitness blogger for a while now but I haven’t really taken it seriously. I’ve had a “goal weight” in mind all along but that really hasn’t worked to motivate me. A few days ago I realized that I’ll be at the beach in less than a month and if that’s not motivation to get up and go then I don’t know what is! I really want to see what I can accomplish between now and July 12th. I know it’s a short span of time but I really think I can make some serious improvement if I put in the effort.
I’ve decided to stick with some mini goals to help me keep me on track:
1. Drink Enough Water!! – I’ve noticed a vast improvement in how I feel while I’m working out and afterward simply by staying properly hydrated. I can literally go hours without drinking anything and if I have coffee or something else to replace water – I can go DAYS without drinking it if I don’t force myself to. I’ve actually started to notice major problems with my memory, ability to focus, phantom pains, etc. – and guess what?! After a little research I’ve realized that I can basically link all of my weirdo health issues to being severely dehydrated. So drink your water, people.
2. Have A Workout Plan – Going to the gym with no real plan doesn’t work well for me. I need to know exactly what I’m there to do so I can get in and get it done. That is the main reason that Revolt is so great for me. There’s no guesswork – there’s a new video every day and I just follow Nichole’s lead as I watch the videos. I have found that it’s easier for me to work out at home with this plan vs in the gym. I honestly think I may buy a mat, a few weights, and cancel my gym membership. I can get just as good of a workout at home with a few essential items! Sounds like a plan to save some money, too!
3. Break Down Your *BIG* Goal – Breaking my goals down into small daily/weekly chunks works best for me. If I decide I want to loose x amount of weight with no real understanding of what needs to happen between here and there – I’ll never get there. Knowing my weekly goal helps to motivate me daily in my food choices and my routine.
Do you have any tips on staying motivated? There are so many people out there who come by it naturally (like my Husband!) and I’m so jealous! Show me your ways if that’s you too!
I've the same way… I usually stay motivated for three weeks and after that I'm like, I don't wanna…. Everyone tells me not to lose anymore weight. I would rather be tone and fit. I also can go days and days without water. In fact, I never ever drink it. I hate it.
I am the exact opposite. Since being on the plan, I've wanted to cut the food and stick with the workouts. It's hard because the food is more of where we're going to see changes in our bodies.
If we stick with our goals though, we got this! š
Oh girl, that really hit home! Especially the quote above – love that – I might ask you if I can borrow that image for a blog post coming up on Spunkyrella after the big re-design š
I am totally the same when it comes to my water intake! It´s scary isn´t it?! I can sip on my Venti Soy Latte all day long and don´t have to have a glass of water in between……. I started to flavour my water with frozen berries or cucumber – it helps š
I've just recently been on a workout kick, and I've been really surprised with myself that I've stuck with it so long. I think the main thing that has helped me is being realistic with myself in what I can accomplish. For some reason in the past, I had expected to see results within the first few times of working out, and that just isn't the case. The thing that has helped me the most is finding workouts that are SHORT. I'm not one that can go and spend a couple hours in the gym. I'm more likely to actually do it, if I can just get it done at home in under 30 minutes.
Also, you're spot on with the water! It's amazing how long we can go without water without noticing right away, and how much better we feel once we're properly hydrated. Thanks for reminding me!
Honestly, I'm not very good at keeping motivated. I finally caved and got a personal trainer. I have to budget carefully, but it makes working out easier, and it forces me to go to the gym even when I feel like absolute shit. I've also found tracking everything has helped huge amounts.
I think the key is to make it something you look forward to. The main thing that keeps me going is wanting to look even better in my wedding dress, but everyone is inspired by something different.