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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[AspensMama1537]

Sometimes I struggle with motivation. Its nice to have this group to help. :)

[supergirl_mommy]

I have a lot if upbeat music although I tend to listen to my Pandora.

[Mommyto2LilMen]

I can't seem to find the motiviation.  I want to do it, need i know to, but I just can't find it......

[ambtrav2kids]

Sheer determination.

[ambtrav2kids]

I listen to LMFAO too much... Kids play it on YouTube so much I'm just sick of it.

I listen to a lot of dubstep while I work out. It just flows with me.

[bbix84]

I also have to listen to music while I work out, whether it's walking on my treadmill or outside. I have a huge workout playlist. I like anything upbeat and fast, everything from 80's music to current stuff. Savage Garden, LMFOA, Katy Perry, Bob Seiger just to name a few. My motivation is that I will be turning 50 in a couple years and I want to stay healthy and active as I get older. My mom started having a lot of health issues as she got older from not being healthy and active that I want to avoid.

[Punkylu78]

I have different motivational backgrounds on my phone that I see every time I pick it up! It has helped me so much!! My favorite is "if you are tired of starting over, stop giving up!". Love that one! :)

[BrittBurke]

I have a picture of me before I gained weight and I keep it as my desktop background as my motivation of what I want to look like again. I feel like that helps me more than looking at other people's results because it's me and my body.

[musicpisces]

I'm motivated by the way I feel after a workout.  I always feel better!  I also listen to music pretty much all the time when I work out (including LMFAO as well).  

[ambtrav2kids]

I have an album full of sayings/quotes on my fb profile. Check them out =)

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3456408421777.143701.1617847263&type=3&l=c788e05cc1