Unfortunately, many women struggle most of their lives to lose weight and successfully keep it off – usually resulting in horrible self esteem and an endless roller coaster of crash dieting. Instead of falling victim to this vicious cycle, it’s time to take a look at the underlying reasons why those pounds aren’t just melting off.

Author and speaker Donna Krech has pinpointed the 7 Secrets to Maintaining Your Motivation and we’ve put them together in a list that can be used to determine why your attempts at creating and maintaining a healthy lifestyle have fallen short. You have the power – it’s simply a matter of knowing how to make it work for you.

Motivation Assassinator #1: Focus

Often times women have a day where they are completely motivated to change their diet and begin an exercise routine – only to wake up the next day with no motivation and no plan to keep them going. Outlining goals, creating a nutrition plan, and determining an exercise routine can combat this lack of focus and keep you on track – even when you aren’t quite as motivated.

Motivation Assassinator #2: Belief

Time to get rid of those old negative set of beliefs – your wellbeing depends on it. If you define yourself as unhealthy and overweight, you must reconstruct your thought patterns. Even if you don’t have the rock solid abs you’ve been dreaming of, you have to be able to see yourself as fit and healthy before your reality will begin to change.

Motivation Assassinator #3: Habits

Do you find yourself pulling out those sweets when work gets stressful? Or ordering a large Coke when the middle of the day hits and you find yourself falling asleep? Bad habits, whether we are aware of them or not, are often the culprit behind a growing waist line. First things first: determine exactly what your bad habits are and decide what you can do to replace them.

Motivation Assassinator #4: Emotional Reactions

When people take a closer look at the exact moments they divulge in bad habits, it’s usually when they are feeling emotional. Instead of giving in to these cues, become aware of when they occur. Often times that is enough to be able to say no in the moment.

Motivation Assassinator #5: Energy

Instead of seeing exercise as an energy drainer, see it as an energy booster. While you might be feeling sluggish at the beginning of a workout, by the end you will notice a huge change in your energy levels. In addition, that extra burst of endorphins will better your mood and possibly improve your outlook on the world around you.

Motivation Assassinator #6: Surroundings

Stick with people that either support your goals or hope to achieve the same goals right alongside you. Not only will this help you stay positive, but it provides an extra level of accountability that will ensure you stay on track until you reach your goals.

Motivation Assassinator #7: Time Management

By making time to exercise and implement healthy habits into your daily routine, you are making time for yourself. If you don’t know how to fit it all in, take an inventory of where all your time goes throughout the day. Plan a workout during your favorite TV show or take a brisk walk in between business meetings. Will there’s a will there’s always a way.

What motivation assassinators can you get rid of today? It’s time to break the cycle and start working towards living a healthy lifestyle. You can do it. We all believe in you.

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