The Psychology of Weight Loss: Part 2 - How are you motivated?

New Years Resolutions do not work because you are really not motivated when you think you are. On the surface you may be, but deep down you are not. That is why by April, that membership to the gym, those new clothes and that new found motivation has all but disappeared. When it comes to weight loss and sticking to an exercising program you are motivated from two emotions; fear and pleasure. You are also pushed from two directions; internally and outwardly. Out of the four choices there are two good ones and two bad ones. In other words, two that will help you stick to losing weight and two that will eventually hinder you. Do you know which ones they are? What motivates you to exercise? Fear of your health or Pleasure of feeling better What drives you to exercise? Internally vital signs or Toned arms and legs I best way of staying motivated is a combination of both. However, you have to figure out the combination. I