I’m really struggling and feel like I want to give up. How can I keep myself on track when I begin feeling this way?
This may be the toughest question of all to answer. The desire and will to keep pushing yourself day after day must come from within. While some close to you may lend their support (hopefully), it is still you that must take the journey. You are the one who has to skip the cheat meals, pass on the booze, pump the weights and sweat on the treadmill, bike and stepper. But just like anything in life, few things that are truly worth having come easy. And honestly, nothing is more important than your health. That said, a few suggestions I have that may help are: 1) See if you can find a friend, family member, or even another gym goer to work out with you. It’s can be fun and more motivating to have a partner. 2) Watch inspirational videos or movies that can help psyche you up to go to the gym. 3) Try wearing headphones when working out with your favorite music blaring in your ears and driving you forward 4) Contemplate how you will feel about quitting. Think about looking back months from now, knowing what you might have accomplished had you decided to stick with it.