Getting your motivation back

Sometimes we fall off the wagon and when we do it sometimes takes us a little to get back on that wagon of keeping fit.

Firstly do not beat your self up when you slip up and have that ice cream or pizza with your mates.

Instead own it... know its not good for you enjoy the slip for what it was and next day keep on going. You know you had a little extravagance in your life so the next couple of days try to put in an extra effort in your work outs.

First you fell like dying, then you feel reborn.....

For some people the wagon fall is an excuse to stop all together ever hear this " (oh well I messed it up now may as well forget it) "

For other they don't even fall off the wagon they just loose momentum and give up.

Don't let this be you.  Here are some ideas to get you on track and stay there.

• Stop looking at old photos and comparing yourself to when you where in your teens, early twenties or even if it was from last year, forget it. This is now and  this is you the new you a better and more happy you right.
• Time is always an issue so make an appointment for your workouts - and give it as much importance as the doctor you wouldn't cancel on them so don't cancel on yourself.
• Start slow don't jump in and kill yourself in your first session and then be so sore for the next couple of days you can't move let alone get in more exercise.
• Get the family involve, if you have kids get in a walk while they play in the park or ride their bikes. Ask your partner to go for a walk/run with you. Let them know what your doing so they can be your cheer squad we all need that.
• Surround your self with positive people who are on the same path for fitness. Some may be less fit than you and others will be much fitter but either way you will inspire each other.
• When the going gets tough remind your self there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Every now and then reward your self with a massage, a manicure or something else you dont normally do but would like to. (But never with food, this can become an issue so dont go there)
• Sign up for a Class or bootcamp in your local park... Just show up every week... getting there is always the hardest part once your there and your done you will thank yourself and feel great
• Stay on a healthy eating pattern don't look at it as a diet. Remember to eat enough for your workouts. cutting you calories is like short changing your car on petrol and expecting it to run on empty.
• Be proud of your greatness! You are the driver of this race and you will do it to your best ability and become a better exerciser and in turn will become the person you know you want to be. 
• BE PROUD OF EVERY SINGLE ACCOMPLISHMENT!  Even if it was just saying no to the     mm's at the movies or the bigger things like getting in a walk before work or doing the exercise DVD before the kids got up for school
• Most important HAVE FUN!!!! Make your fitness journey as fun as you can you will stick with it and want it to be a part of your life and not look at it as a chore