Wednesday, 19 March 2014

Motivation

A lot of people ask me what keeps me motivated to choose to workout instead of sitting around..
Few things that keep me going are:

  • I challenge myself every time (almost) I workout : For me every workout is like a mini competition. I set goals and I workout with all intension of achieving my goals. I don’t have big goals just small things like maybe adding another km to my run or just reducing my time, increasing my weights or even increasing repetition. This mini competition keeps me looking forward to my next challenge
  • I love to shop & dress up. I don’t like to shop for bigger sizes :  I give away all clothes that are big for me. I have made a promise to myself that I will not shop for a bigger size. If I stop working out or go back to my unhealthy eating habits I will go back to my old size and I will not be able to wear all the wonderful clothes I just started fitting into.
  • Strangers and people I don’t know have appreciated my dedication: Complete strangers from the gym and outside (working in shops in the same building) tell me they have noticed me going to the gym regularly and really appreciate my dedication. Now if I ever feel like missing my workout I think about these sweet things strangers have said to me....that’s all it takes.
  •  Being dedicated to my fitness journey is the one thing I am good at: I am not somebody who is very good in many things in life, somehow this fitness journey clicked for me and I have become a person who is very consistent with my fitness. I like this consistency, I like being the one of the most regular people in the gym...I like being in control of what I eat and I can say I am no to unhealthy food...somehow my persistence, consistency makes me feel like I am finally good at something and that’s a wonderful feeling to have. I don’t want to let that go
What keeps you going? I would love to hear your motivation too.. 

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      Tanvee
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  1. Gopinath19 March 2014 at 11:00

    It makes me active. If I don't do walk any day I feel dull somehow. I get my motivation from blogs like yours and health topics in Google plus etc. Also when I see fit people I some how feel jealous and that also keeps me motivated.

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    1. Tanvee22 March 2014 at 20:24

      I have also noticed if I don't workout I get bored and irritated very fast. Thank you for saying my blog motivates you..that is very sweet of you. I keep seeing all your workout updates, the ones where you do suryanamaskar that's amazing, did you finally join the gym?

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  2. Honeybee19 March 2014 at 11:38

    Thanks for sharing what motivates you. I am lack of motivation and I needed that most. The things that never failed to inspired is reading about weight loss success story. So empowering!

    herweightlossdiary.blogspot.com

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    1. Tanvee22 March 2014 at 20:25

      reading about what motivates other people and other people's journey always motivates me too...makes me want to keep going on :) thanks for your comment.

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  3. Running Stitches19 March 2014 at 12:00

    My biggest motivator is the fear of going back to the place I started my weight loss journey. When I'm in a slump I find reading and new activities to keep me motivated.

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    1. Tanvee22 March 2014 at 20:26

      yes..that's one of my worst fears too..not being able to fit into the clothes I have now is a good thought to get me moving..

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  4. Diane Fit to the Finish19 March 2014 at 12:09

    I like your motivators and really like that you challenge yourself each time! That is so important.

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    1. Tanvee22 March 2014 at 20:26

      those mini challenges are very effective I am always looking forward to my next workout just to see how much I can do it's makes working out fun for me

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  5. Brownie on weight loss19 March 2014 at 15:41

    I agree Clothes can be a good way to stay motivated! Good list :)

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    1. Tanvee22 March 2014 at 20:27

      if you are anything like me..clothes and being able to shop is a great motivator :)

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  6. Lowcarb team member20 March 2014 at 19:31

    Motivation keeping positive helps so much

    All the best Jan

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    1. Tanvee22 March 2014 at 20:28

      Hi Jan, having a positive mindset definitely helps to stay motivated.

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  7. Gowri21 March 2014 at 16:14

    It is so motivating to read your blog Tanvee.

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    1. Tanvee22 March 2014 at 20:28

      aww Gowri that is so sweet of you. How are you doing? I hope your husband and you are doing better now..

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  8. Carolyn24 March 2014 at 04:17

    I love these and can totally relate!! It can be so easy to "phone in" a workout when you're just not feeling it. Especially when I'm running, because I'll tell myself that "no one has to know if I go slow." But I'LL know-- and I use that to keep me pushing!!

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  9. PlumPetals24 March 2014 at 15:51

    That's awesome :)

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