7-Day Summer Shape-up, Day 7: Stay Motivated

[Cafe Kristin]

Staying motivated is half the battle of losing weight -- at least for me. I have a tough time working out without music, so I'm forever updating my playlist. (Not gonna lie, "Sexy and I Know It" is a staple!) Thinking of Olympic athletes who train super hard motivates me to get up in the morning to work out. I even use mantras like "no pain, no gain," or think about the buzz I'll have -- all day! -- after a great workout.

Here are a few ideas that might come in handy when you're feeling less than motivated:

• 10 tips for getting -- and staying! -- in shape from successful exercisers!
• The best motivation: Success pictures.
• Start a motivation journal like this one.
• Take advantage of the Healthy Weight Loss group: Vent your frustrations, post pics of your success, and swap tips with other moms!
  

How about you? What's always on YOUR playlist? What motivates you to work out or eat right, even when it's the last thing you feel like doing? Please share!

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[Ladybugmama86]

I love to work out to hip hop =) Or really fast beats.

[RobynS]

Oh my... we dance to "Sexy and I Know It" in Zumba and it cracks me up every time. Such a cheesy song!!

I belong to two different fitness groups on Facebook. One is local (mostly gals from my gym). We encourage each other and keep each other accountable (mostly by giving each other a hard time if we don't make it to class!). The other is made up of folks all over the country, only two of whom I actually know. We share tips and recipes and offer lots of support. Both groups are fantastic!

I'm also using MapMyRun to log my workouts. That helps, too. I like being able to see what I've accomplished. :)

[rodeo_mama]

 Wanting to fit into my summer clothes and look good in them helps!

[DorotheaP]

My motivation is getting into my prepregnancy pants.

[DorotheaP]

My motivation is getting into my prepregnancy pants.

[EarthChilde]

My dad's weight and health problems, plus the fact I'm loving the energy I have now. And I have some supersupportive friends. And as for my playlist, Baby got Back!

[eliptica24]

dubb step helps get me active

[lhlady517]

knowing how I feel when I'm living a healthy lifestyle motivates me.

[Noni2319]

I have a treadmill and I watch shows while I use it. To keep myself motivated the only time I watch certain shows is when I'm on the treadmill.

[angie]

My dog motivates me to go for a brisk walk everyday. My goal dress fitting now motives me to keep eating healthily. Had to buy a new goal dress so that keeps me motivated to go a little further.