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Finding the psychological motivation to exercise is as simple as reminding yourself daily why you want to get healthy and stay motivated - and what the exercise benefits are. Maybe you want to reach your healthy weight; maybe you're recuperating from surgery or a frightening diagnosis. Whatever your reason for getting healthy, here's some research to help you stay motivated.
Psychological motivation is powerful stuff!
promoting physical activity
and healthy eating
Find your fitness motivation: having a significant reason to get healthy will ensure you stick to your goals. These women did, and so can you - Life Lessons
Most of us know what we need to do to get healthy, but staying motivated to do so can be elusive. That's why, according to mental training expert James E. Loehr, Ed.D., CEO and president of LGE Performance Systems in Orlando, Fla., finding a profound reason for your fitness is key. "Anchor getting healthy to a deeper reason than buffing up or fitting into a bikini," Loehr says. "Find a source of passion, and maintaining your motivation will be easier."To access that passion, Loehr suggests doing some serious soul-searching, deciding what matters to you most, then crafting a mission statement. Maybe you want to run a marathon for charity, be around for your children or achieve anything that requires optimum health. The women profiled here found their motivators in times of both sadness and joy. Their stories might inspire your fitness motivation too.
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Happy New YOU. . . Healthy U that
is! The Health & Wellness
Coalition of Wichita presents a variety of classes and activities to get you
going on the road to a better YOU. There is no better time then to start
the year living a more healthy lifestyle. It can be as simple as 1-2-3.
1. Eat fast food only once during the week.
2. Add more fruits & vegetables daily.
3. Get moving at least 20 to 30 minutes on most days.
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