{"id":3167,"date":"2019-03-13T08:58:25","date_gmt":"2019-03-13T08:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/happyhikersfitness.com\/?p=3167"},"modified":"2019-03-12T03:11:50","modified_gmt":"2019-03-12T03:11:50","slug":"what-motivates-you-to-work-towards-a-healthier-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/happyhikersfitness.com\/what-motivates-you-to-work-towards-a-healthier-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What MOTIVATES you to work towards a healthier you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hey guys let\u2019s talk numbers\u2026. Oh, and maybe sit down for this one\u2026\u00a0 According to at least one study at the University of Georgia, nearly 50 percent of every single person who began an exercise program dropped out within the first 6 months.<\/p>\n<p>So, let\u2019s look at the key question, \u201cWhy?\u201d\u00a0 What is it about sticking with a fitness routine that causes so many people to run away fast from their program.<\/p>\n<p>The answer my friends is Motivation<strong>.<\/strong>\u00a0 Perhaps people just don\u2019t want health and fitness badly enough, because reality is, we all know if we as humans want something bad enough, we\u2019ll do everything we can to get it.<\/p>\n<p>So, while reading this\u2026 Start your own challenge\u2026 find out what motivates you to get serious about fitness and stick with it.<\/p>\n<p>The time is now to boost your Motivation<\/p>\n<p>Whether your motivation is spending money to push you out of your comfort zone and into a commitment then cool do it!<\/p>\n<p>Maybe you have recently been told by your doctor that you are at risk for a medical emergency and so now you are ready to fight back. Great good Motivation even if your forced, its good Motivation!<\/p>\n<p>But here is the KEY point\u2026\u00a0 <strong>You definitely DO NOT have to be part of the 50 percent who quit.<\/strong>\u00a0 If you can find your MOTIVATION and stay committed to yourself, yes yourself, as this is for you, after all, then you can and will finish strong.<\/p>\n<p>So, I guess REALITY IS\u2026 it is all about finding what motivates you personally.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some possible motivators for you.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Do it to relieve stress. <\/strong>Really here is the truth\u2026 Exercising really does cause changes in your brain and nervous system and Body, that actually really does result in calmness and happiness.\u00a0 In fact, exercise will make you feel so good (well after the initial shock) that you will crave it!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do it for your health.<\/strong> Whether you want to hear it or not\u2026 exercise and good healthy eating are the two best things you can do for you and your health. Exercising will help you develop a strong, healthy heart, keep a sharp mind and maybe even avoid many of the common ailments that come with aging.\u00a0 But the key to a healthy life is exercise and eating well.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do it stay strong<\/strong>. There is no better insurance policy \u00a0than to bend over and pick up something that is heavy and could cause you problems, only to find out that it is easy and very confrontable!\u00a0 Weight training can and will help you with this!\u00a0 Oh, Should I also remind you that being strong helps with other age-related problems like falls or keeping you stable so that doesn\u2019t happen!<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do it to look better.<\/strong> Yes, I know I know I ALWAYS preach looks are not everything, but most humans care how they look. So as long as we agree that it is not all physical, then I too will admit that a strong and healthy person just looks good and I guess reality is if you feel you look good then your confidence changes as you continue your Fitness Program, not to mention that you will become more energetic and confident because, yes \u00a0you will be more energetic and confident!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>So, who\u2019s ready to take the time to discover I mean really find the motivators in your life.\u00a0 Here\u2019s a hint on the right order of how to do this\u2026. don\u2019t worry about how to start,\u00a0 spend time to figure out what gets you moving find your MOTIVATION.\u00a0 NOW is the time to start finding your motivators for exercise because it\u2019s worth it.<\/p>\n<p><em>Find out what you want more than that cookie or meatball sandwich, because reality is y<\/em>our health is more important and everybody wants to be able to make the most out of their time here on earth!<\/p>\n<p>Now is the time to find your motivation and to take the time to work on transforming yourself for you and nobody else.<\/p>\n<p>Peace and Happiness<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hey guys let\u2019s talk numbers\u2026. 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