How to get Motivated to Work Out and Stay Motivated

courtesy of Men's Journal

By Jasmine Roziers

It is hard getting into the rhythm of working out and it is even harder staying motivated. With so many responsibilities at hand, it is easy to get discouraged to continue to work out. Here are a few tips to get yourself motivated to continue to live a healthy lifestyle.

1.  Make working out fun, not a responsible. Try to think of working out as a fun adventure instead of a chore . Also try to avoid the typical gym setting, try going for a hike or a run in a local park. Remember to use the buddy system and to not run when it is getting too dark.
2. Think energy foods. Certain foods in your diet can jump start your energy levels and make you want to get up and move. Think nuts, fish or grains. 
3. Music will always help motivate anyone. With the right Pandora station or iPhone playlist, the possibilities of staying motivated while working out will increase.
4. Work out with a close friend, sibling or parent. You both can feed off of each other and challenge each other to do better. Just think, two heads are better than one.
5. Working out does not have to just be running on a treadmill. Sign up for Zumba, Crossfit or yoga classes to keep your workout regimen interesting. 
6. Do not binge workout. This will tire you and your body out , which will cause you to lose the energy to workout and to continue too. It is also considered unhealthy to binge workout. 
7. Track your progress. Whether it is using pictures or the scale, keeping track of progress is rewarding and will motivate you to push yourself even harder.

These seven tips will keep you motivated to maintain that healthy lifestyle that you have always dreamed of.