Motivation is one of the key factors to starting a workout plan. There are several ways to motivate yourself to begin a fitness program. Analyzing your body, picturing the results, and addressing health issues are factors that should motivate you.

You must be honest with yourself when starting an exercise program. Don’t ask a person how you look because they may not provide an honest answer. Looking in the mirror without clothes gives you the truth about your body.

Picture yourself looking and feeling great. It’s difficult to try to reach a goal if you can’t see it. If you can, get a picture of someone with a body you desire and hang it up. If you see someone with a nice body ask them what they are doing. Regardless of your size, there’s someone on the internet, television, or magazine that has the body you desire.

A great motivator is seeing results. If you are patient, you will start seeing results within weeks. Even small results will motivate you to keep going towards your goal. Instead of setting a start date, set a goal date. Many times, people will set a date and never start because of excuses. You can’t start seeing progress unless you get started. Start making changes today in your eating habits and exercise.

More important than your looks, your doctor will give you the truth about potential health problems associated with excessive fat. You should be motivated by potential health issues such as obesity. If you suffer health problems from the effect of unhealthy eating and lack of exercise nothing else will matter. Your health is the most important motivator to starting and sticking with an exercise program.

Starting an exercise program and eating healthy is a huge step. Keeping yourself motivated requires that you make an honest assessment of yourself, visualize your goals, and earn results by getting started. Don’t waste another day wishing for a body that you can have. Ultimately it’s up to you to motivate yourself because it’s your body.