Motivation is Key

Don't Wish For It, Work For It

 Many people that complain about the ‘burden’ of exercising, are often complaining about the lack of motivation they have. It is easier for two girls to wake up early and go for a run, than it is for one girl to go at it alone. Personally I have always enjoyed a group sport over going to the gym or running alone. 

Although exercise requires you to push yourself physically, you need to push yourself mentally in order to so. When you have been running for  20 minutes and your body feels like it’s about to give in, having someone there to remind you that; you are not alone, you are almost done and cheer you on, makes all the difference in the world.

 

For this reason, I created a what’s app group which consisted of girls only, and together we embarked on a 28 day ab challenge. Each week I sent the girls their ab routine for that week, and encouraged them throughout the entire challenge. As the days went by some of the girls started posting motivational pictures to the group and some words of wisdom to keep them going. 

Naturally some people fell behind, but interestingly enough they would confess to the group that they had not kept up and promise to make up for it. In turn the group would encourage that girl to do better next time. The challenge was just that, a challenge and we lost a few girls, but those that made it through the finish line did so together. Although the ab group was just an experiment, some of the girls asked me to create another group. With that being said, we all need some personal motivation, remember why you need a healthy body, remember the positive effects this will have on you in the long run, keep that in mind when it feels like you cannot go any further.