Motivation Dies on Day 2

I had been wanting to workout for two years before I actually started… Talk about commitment issues.

Not mine though. My ex’s. We had agreed to workout together and find a trainer, except he never followed through. Anytime I asked about it, he’d deflect. Days would turn to weeks, weeks to months, and eventually I’d be given some “rationale” as to why we hadn’t started. So when we broke up, the first thing I did was join a gym.

Feeling like I needed external accountability, I joined Orange Theory Fitness. I jumped into the highest priced plan, ensuring that I’d get up and go since I had decided the 4:45 AM classes would be the best fit for me. BEST. DECISION. I. EVER. MADE.

Despite wanting to workout for over two years, within 48 hours of committing to OTF, I was over it. I didn’t want to go. It was early, cold af (I signed up in the winter), and instead of leaving me energized, the workouts left me extremely exhausted. 

Having a heavy financial commitment helped me move past my lack of motivation and into good habits. So when I switched to an independent trainer, I had built up the discipline needed to be consistent and committed.

Is having a hefty financial responsibility the key to sticking to your fitness goals? I wouldn’t go as far as to say that. However, when you’re first starting out, having an something or someone outside of yourself to keep you moving forward is helpful. Motivation dies on Day 2; what’re you going to do to stay committed to your dreams?

xo,

RR

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