Weight loss: maintain motivation with intrinsic & extrinsic motivators
Although it may be tempting to skip a tough training session in favour of a sofa fuelled feast, mastering a balance of both intrinsic and extrinsic motivators will not only ensure that you eliminate the exaggerated excuses that prevent you from participating in physical activity, but boost your confidence when times get tough - you struggle, slip up and convince yourself that you're 'incapable of change'.
Here's just a handful of mandatory motivators that can help you to fight the flab when your 'failures' fuel your fixation with giving up on your goals...
1. Intrinsic motivators.
Internal motivators such as the satisfaction that stems from tackling a tough training session despite struggling to sustain stamina, portraying a positive body image as a result of participating in physical activity on a regular basis and finding the strength not to succumb to a bothersome binge will all allow you to maintain motivation when your weight loss weaknesses trigger the temptation to give up on your goals.
2. Extrinsic motivators.
External motivators such as positive praise from a friend of family member about your newfound figure, a prize for participating in an endurance event and even working hard not to hinder your healthier habits because of the peer pressure that stems from your shape and size (an example that could be detrimental depending on your mindset) can all benefit your body and brain by giving you a reason not to give up on your goals.
Top tip: although we all battle to beat the 'bad' days that drive us to self destruct, possessing the patience to remain positive and persevere (even through plateaus) will drive us towards a destination that's defined by success and self acceptance.
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