Get It Done

Today's exercise in motivation is a continuation of the last post in regard to being interested as opposed to being committed to your goals. There isn't a magic formula. It's simple: When you are committed to reaching your goals, you just get it done. Take your mood out of the equation, and just focus on getting the job done.

Why is it that exercise is almost the one thing that consistently gets the boot because we're too tired or not in the mood? There are other things in my life that I do on a daily basis even if I don't feel like doing them. You know, going to work on a Monday, putting my make up on in the morning, take a shower, etc. My friends will tell you that the days of me without make up are few and far between. It's not that I wake up in the morning excited to go through the routine of getting ready in the morning, but I just do it. There's no question that I'm going to do it (unless I've hit the snooze or turned off my alarm and wind up with 2.2 seconds to get out the door!) I just need to focus that same "get it done" attitude to working out!

Here's an interesting list for you from 100 Days of Weight Loss by Linda Spangle that might a bit eye opening.

People who are interested in losing weight

• Stick with it until something better comes along
• Take action only if they "feel like" doing it
• Need to see results in order to stay motivated
• Blame people or circumstances for their struggles
• Easily give up when they face challenges

People who are committed to losing weight

• Stick with their plans no matter what
• Take action whether they feel like doing it or not
• Assume that if they stay motivated, results will follow
• Take responsibility for their own actions
• Keep going in spite of challenges or setbacks

What category do you fall under?

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