Make sure that you are working out for the right reasons. Don't just tag along with your best friend, don't go there to show off your new lime green spandex booty shorts, don't let anyone drag you there because summer is in a month and you want to pretend like you are getting in shape. Also it's very important that you are not going because you hate yourself, appearance, or life. It may sound crazy but this is very common. I want to stress to you that you have to love yourself and be content with yourself before beginning a gym regimen. Really get your mind ready to be patient, committed and content with the small progress made each time. You will not see drastic changes after every workout, but dont let that discourage you, stick with it. Now, it is totally healthy and ok to not be unhappy with your flabby belly or untoned legs. Having healthy goals to improve these things are ideal but you cant go to the gym because you hate your appearance. Self hate will not fuel you but hurt you,and blind you from seeing your progress. Your negativity will only allow you to see the "unfit" parts of your body that you hate, rather than realising that this is the beginning of something great. You have to really develop a sense of content ness and love for your self and body no matter what shape you are in. Then and only then will you be able to stick with it and begin to see changes.
Real life situation/ post inspiration: I know a girl who is 5'3 and 240lbs. She absolutely hated her weight and appearance so she decided she would go to the gym. For 2 weeks she ran her heart out on the treadmill, elliptical, bike and even joined some of the classes at her gym. Every day she would look in the mirror and not really see a change, it was too soon but she was too eager. She hated her appearance so much and wanted change so bad that she did not develop the patience it takes to wait for change, which resulted in her becoming depressed and quitting. She felt like it was an embarrassment to workout, be extremely exhausted after her workouts, sweating like a raining cloud, and not see the results. She felt like she was working hard, but her poor self love and self content drove her away in two weeks. Two weeks is not enough time to see results but she didn't love herself enough to be patient so she accepted failure and defeat. See my logic now ?
When you love yourself already and train yourself to be patient, you will only see the positive aspect of everything, and succeed. Don't look to see if those 100 abs you did just gave you a six pack because you will be disappointed. Progress comes over time. Getting fit is a long, slow process but a strong mind is crucial and will make the process a little easier. The way I want you to think about yourself is the way Mary J. Blidge sings in "my everything". Every workout, you have to bring out your inner beast and tell her "my darling only you can make my dreams come true, and every night I pray you never go away, I promise I will try until the day dies, to treat you like a QUEEN, cuz you are my everything..." You have to throw away all negative, and lazy mentalities, and really cherish your inner strong girl and commend yourself for getting out there and making a difference. Don't give up and make sure you are doing it for the right reasons. Are you motivated to strive towards a fitter, healthier, happier, and sexier you? Just because of the simple fact that you deserve the best body possible, you should be amped to get out there and work for it. Malcolm X once said "The future belongs to those who prepare for it today". Reconfigure your mind, get motivated, and get to work. Your best body is waiting for you in the future, but you have to work for it today. You have full control over what your body looks like. If you dont like what you see in the mirror, change it. But to change your body you have to first change your mind. Love yourself, and do it for nobody but you. Create the kind of self that you will be happy with for the rest of your life. Take charge of yourself and your life, theres only one you, make it the best you. Did you start this fitness journey for the right reasons ???
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