with a fresh piece of paper and writing out some new goals can be the launch-pad you need to get motivated again to keep up with your exercise habit longer than simply the weeks and months leading up to summer. Another good option is to sit and chat with a good listener, discussing what you want and need to change in order to get motivated again. I don't exercise regularly all year because... I'm a creature of habit It can be hard to break bad habits. We can often feel that our existing habits are comfortable, and with the myriad of daily activities vying for our attention, change can seem too overwhelming to attempt. Many people adopt the destructive "all or nothing" mentality that can really limit any positive changes. "I'll get to the gym one day soon", or "I'll start on Monday", or "I'll start when the weather improves". It can be put off and put off, and that's when the 'desperation' kicks in -- when it's time to bare your body for summer -- rather than valuing yourself enough to continue to exercise all year round for your long-term health and well-being. Changing your body requires changing your habits. But in order to make it sustainable, it's important you don't try to suddenly changing everything at once (that's so hard to keep up!) Don't set yourself up for failure. Most sudden strict training regimes don't last. By starting small and simple, you are much more likely to succeed.