Motivation

Motivation is the activation of goal-oriented behavior.

ACTIVATION

What activates YOUR motivation?  It is much easier to set a goal than to REACH a goal.  If you don't know why you REALLY want to reach that target weight, dress size, certain time in your next half marathon, it is going to be ten times harder to get there.

Most women will tell you they want to lose that last 10 pounds because if they are thin they will be happy. If that is all it took in this life to be happy, those skinny little starlets wouldn't be out getting arrested for drugs and drunk driving. Skinny/thin/fit does not equal happy.

Once you are off the "skinny is happy" train, look at WHY you are either over/under eating or not exercising.  Know that treating your body the best you can will make you feel better in general.  Healthier foods in your diet will give you more energy than fat laden foods or sugared up candies.  I know, you've heard it all before but that is because it is TRUE.  The more you do it, the better you will feel.  Whether you are binging or starving, STOP HIDING BEHIND FOOD! Something has to give and if you are unhappy with your body, your health is what's giving.  Take it back - then own it.

ACTIVATE

Don't get discouraged, take baby steps.  You MUST take steps.  YOU MUST ACTIVATE THE MOTIVATION!  You really may just NEED to rest one day, your body will let you know.  What that DOESN'T mean, is that you aren't motivated.  Find your favorite picture of yourself - when you were captured at one of your happiest moments.  You may not be able to re-create the moment, but you can replicate the happiness.  Treating your body well and feeding it right will get you there.  If you get skinny on the way to happy, it's a bonus!