One of the best questions that I am asked by clients and followers alike is, “HOW do I stay motivated to lose weight?” As an online weight loss coach, I wish I had some magical “bibbidi-bobbidi boo” answer that made it EASY to stay motivated 24/7 while on a weight loss journey.
Here’s the truth, though – NO one is motivated to make healthy choices 24/7. This means that:
‼️ I am not motivated 24/7
‼️ My coaches (Victoria and Britt) are not motivated 24/7
‼️ Even our most successful clients, who have lost over 100 pounds while working with us, are not motivated 24/7
So, what gives? How do you continue showing up for yourself and taking action towards your health and weight loss goals, even if your motivation is totally shot?
In today’s article, I’ll be sharing exactly what to do when you’re not feeling motivation on a weight loss journey, but before doing so, we need to discuss the basics of motivation.
The Truth about Motivation
As humans, many of us believe that motivation inspires us to take action. And technically, that can be true! After all, it’s so much easier to meal prep and workout when you’re feeling motivated. However, the challenge arises when we stop feeling motivated and therefore stop taking action. Many of us believe that motivation inspires action, and then taking action leads to results, and that fuels more motivation:
