Standing in the front of the mirror and you looking at your own reflection, you are not happy with what you see. You see that the ‘beautiful you’ is hidden behind those kilos on your body. You dream for a slimmer you, but you are weighed down! You scratch your head for a solution and realize exercise is the only solution to fulfill your dream.
But thinking about all the times you tried exercising makes you realize how tough and boring it is. No matter how hard it is, decide that you want to do it and you will achieve what you want. You just need the right motivation which will trigger your mind and help you get in that perfect shape.
Now how to motivate yourself for doing an exercise? Read on the best ten ways which will motivate you for exercise.
1. Become the ‘Perfect You’
You often see yourself and crib about your bulging waistline, the second chin and the fat thighs. Being unhappy about your body really affects your self esteem.
Exercise is the best way to look good, feel good and stay fit and healthy. When you look your best, you start feeling good. Your confidence peaks and people compliment you about the healthy glow on your face. You don’t have to join the gym and sweat out for hours, getting up early and doing exercise for 30 minutes in day can make your whole day good. Exercising regularly will not only make you look good and fit but also help to stay fresh and active for the entire day.
2. Compete with your Friend 
You see your friend everyday at office or at college. Your friend is as old as you but looks younger. With good looks and great personality, you can’t help feel jealous just by looking at him/her. Why don’t to convert this jealousy into a challenge? This will surely motivate you to start exercising, you never know after this may be your friend might be jealous of you!
3. Look Great on New Year’s Eve
New Year party is the most awaited occasion for all. Everyone wants to look good and flaunt the great clothes on this day. For those who want to lose weight this can be a great motivation to shed off those extra kilos. So next time you know what you have to do, you can take any occasion like your own or your husband’ or wife’s birthday to impress him/her at once. This sure is the best way to motivate yourself to start exercising. So don’t wait start your exercise from tomorrow itself!
4. Challenge your Other Half
You’re married, you have also sweet little kids and a happy home but one thing that is missing is the spark in your marriage. After pregnancy you have put up a few of kilos which is making you look little plump. Your partner still loves you but you crave for the look of adoration from his face.
Exercise is the way to get back in shape. So challenge your partner and stun him with your efforts and make him fall in love with you again.
5. Look at your old Snaps
You
know you want to lose weight but find it too hard. Don’t know what to do?
Simply look at those old snaps and challenge yourself. This self motivation will work wonders not only on you but also on others. I am sure there is something in your wardrobe which doesn’t fit you but you love it too much to give it away. So don’t discard it, get back in that favorite attire and surprise everybody.
6. Fight Off those Critics
There are these voices in your head, of your father, your best friend, your teacher who are telling you, you can’t do it. These voices may have stopped you from trying something or made you give up. Recently too, there might have been comments that you just can’t lose weight. You want to give them back, right? Then, lose weight and silence those critics of yours. Of course exercise is the way to go for it.
7. Age Gracefully
Everybody has to get old then why not age gracefully. Ageing is a natural process but if you regular exercise it can help you to enjoy your golden days by staying fit right since beginning. If you don’t have much time now you don’t have to worry much you can simply do brisk walking in the morning or in the evening.
8. Set a Good Example
Look at your parents, are they fit and healthy? Or are they suffering from any problems? You certainly don’t want any kind of pain and diseases in the later part of your life. Staying fit helps you to live a healthy worry free life. Exercise is the best way in staying fit. You can set a great example for your children. If they see you enjoying the benefits of exercising they will start following the same.
9. Match your Celebrities 
Everyone girl wants a figure like Kareena and every boy wants a body like Salman. But what is the secret behind their stunning bodies? They exercise, watch what they eat and take care of their bodies. So whenever you want to gorge the extra puri, the samosa in the kitty, ask yourself whether you are taking care of your body? Take up a challenge for yourself to take care of your body and this will surely motivate you to exercise and get the same body like your star.
10. Because it is Fun
The reason why you, like countless others have tried and given up on exercise is because it is boring. Just like your kid who hates homework and avoids it, when it is boring why will you do it? Then there is only one option: MAKE IT FUN.
Yes, isn’t it great? Get your workouts while dancing with your kid at home, climbing the steps in you building, take up a sport like Badminton, Swimming, learn martial arts, take an exotic dance lesson like salsa or rumba. Try these and you will not need any motivation to exercise!
