Motivation

The hardest part about working out or even to accomplish any goal, is to stay motivated. Its all about the mindset. 

I have a picture in my head of how I want to look and every time I'm working out I have that in my head. I close my eyes and I think of that picture. 

I've read so many articles to try and find another way of exercising or a better work out or stretch to help my stomach get tighter. I'm fighting post-pregnancy belly, so its really hard to see the weight go, but the loose skin stay. Just as most of the articles say I get frustrated and wish I can just get a tummy tuck. However, that just isn't the way to go. Plus I've never been one to take short cuts. 

Patience is key. We aren't all celebrities that have their babies and two months later are twigs. We are real people. Sometimes that means taking the long route. Getting flat abs won't happen overnight. In fact, it can take years depending on how much you do to help. 

The power of the mind is astonishing. Having a positive attitude can make the difference between success and failure. I think of it kind of like how spells, or prayers work. Keeping that focus of what you want, and putting it out into the universe. The more you think and focus and work towards that goal, maintaining a positive attitude; the faster and easier you will find achieving your goal is. 

If it helps then try setting smaller goals on your way to reaching a big one. Or find someone to keep you motivated. Lets face it we are all suckers for compliments, and when genuinely given they boost the ego and confidence BIG TIME. Nothing is sexier than confidence. I'm lucky that I have some amazing people in my life that take notice on my hard work and compliment me. I also make it a point to compliment others on their hard work too. Always good to promote good Karma :). 

A guilty pleasure of mine is trying on tight short dresses, or different outfits and I pose in front of a mirror, for a typical "Myspace" cell phone photo. I can go over the pictures in my phone and see the progress I'm making and it just makes me feel better about me, since I'm not ready to wear them out in public yet. 

The most important thing though is to compliment yourself and be proud of every milestone that you can be. Each inch, each day that you work towards your goal is a day to be proud of. Start making a ticker and keeping track of what you are doing. Then once a month, or a quarter, measure and weigh yourself so you can see what you have done. Little things so a long way when added together. :)