How to keep motivated to keep in shape!

I don't care if you are a workout guru or if you don't have the slightest idea how to exercise. Motivation is DIFFICULT! But... yes, there is a but... it is vital to your success. So, what's the trick? How come it seems so easy for some people to stay fit, while the rest of us dwindle in their dust? Let me tell you a little secret... everyone feels that way.

No matter how long you've been living a healthy lifestyle, it is difficult to stay focused and motivated. Here are a few tips to help you light that fire and get going towards the life you want and deserve... without burning out! There's nothing new here, but sometimes we need to be reminded to renew and refresh our personal motivations.

1) Set small attainable SPECIFIC goals - Setting goals and achieving them is one of best ways to motivate yourself. Setting goals gives you something to shoot for and when you start to make progress towards that goal, you start to see light at the end of the tunnel.

Reading your goals daily will keep you motivated as you visualize the end results. It doesn’t matter if you are looking to lose weight, become stronger, or just firm up –ALWAYS set a goal and go for it with 100% effort. Once you hit that goal, not only will it boost your confidence, but you’ll be even more motivated to continue pushing further. There is nothing more gratifying than seeing your success when you look in the mirror. So go ahead and check yourself out every once in a while.

You may even start out with a simple one week goal, "I will do Oxycise all 7 days this week for 15 minutes each day." I promise, you'll feel great at the end of the week.

2) Exercise with a FRIEND - Having someone else to talk to and exercise with is beneficial in many ways. Not only are you letting yourself down if you don't Oxycise, but you are also letting your friend down by not doing it with them that day. Another great thing about having a partner is you can push eachother to reach your goals. Share your goals with your partner and push one another to focus and work hard.

3) Change up your routine.–Every few months change up your routine, change it weekly if it keeps things more interesting. We have 4 levels to choose from, as well as Buns & Thighs and Abs & Upper body focused routines that really burn the fat. Doing the same thing time after time can get boring and dull, but when you are starting a new plan or routine it’s a nice refresher. Changing your workout routine can easily turn your motivation dial back up because it’s exciting. When you start a new plan, like Oxycise, you’re always curious and anxious to see the results. Diets and workout plans are always easy to stick to in the beginning but become dull so change it up and challenge yourself again.

4) Take a break–Believe it or not, but time off from exercising can be very motivating. This is a mental booster. It helps to get you re-focused and motivated! Every time I come back from a week long vacation I can’t wait to get back to Oxycising and give it everything I’ve got. We need breaks from many things in life; work, school, friends, loved ones. Exercise is no different! Take a step back every couple months to refocus and energize.

5) Listen to music.–Listening to music while you workout is a great way to get your mind off of the fact that you’re actually working out. It is easy to just put the headphones on and drift off into your own little world. You don’t hear the noise from anyone else talking–all you hear is music! On the new DVDs we give you the option of working with music or without, so you can play your own tunes that motivate you while you exercise. Let’s face it…there’s nothing like hearing one of your favorite songs to get pumped!

6) Love yourself - It's ok to take some time and take care of your body. You will live longer and feel better everyday. Exercising and eating right is important for your body to function at it's maximum capacity. The chances of developing disease will decrease, you’ll look better, and your self esteem will rise. Bottom line–its not rocket science staying in shape 24/7…remember, you deserve it, so do it for yourself!