99.9% of the time the reason you JOIN a gym is because you have a GOAL. Whether the goal be to “stay fit”, “lose 10kgs”, “Tone and Define”, “just be healthier for the kids” etc…these are the goals/reasons you have started to change your lifestyle!
Why do I lose motivation after 2-3 Weeks?
NOT SEEING RESULTS!! The body can take time to adjust to the new lifestyle that includes healthy eating and exercise….AND a lot of the time the body can move into a state of “SHOCK” when you first start out. This state of SHOCK can force the body into “survival mode”, to stay the same, until the body realises, “this is the new lifestyle” and starts to adapt.
So don’t be too concerned if you don’t see results in the first 2-3 weeks…the RESULTS are coming!
Like anything, you need to work hard and be consistent to see the RESULTS!
Getting bored with the same routine?
If it gets to the point that you either get to the gym and don’t know what to train OR you get sick of doing the same workout, it’s probably time to change things up!
You might think a specific workout you have been given to follow is what you need to follow to get those RESULTS! However, if you are resistant (not interested) to doing that workout you’ve planned for the day, then do what you want to do at the gym!
Example: Tuesday you usually train Back and Biceps OR maybe you do a HIIT class, though you feel like doing some cardio and maybe a leg workout….DO IT THEN! If that’s what you feel like doing….DO IT!
- You are still working out
- It’s part of your new lifestyle plan
- It makes you happy
I can’t be bothered heading to the gym for 1-2 hours…
Why does it have to be 1-2 hours that day?! Why not go to the gym for 30min?! Increase your volume- high sets, high reps, low rest. Get a decent workout in, in only 30min!
Speak to the trainers for ideas,
Photos!!
Progress photos are an AWESOME way to stay MOTIVATED…Keep looking back to remind yourself of how far you’ve come! This will help you stay focused and NOT wind up eating a bag of chips because you’re feeling like you haven’t achieved anything
Summary
If you want it enough, you will put in the effort! CONSISTENCY is key!
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