Motivation

Tried and True?

I read a lot of cycling and running publications. They're full of articles on how to get started and keep yourself motivated. My first inclination was to assume that their frequency of mention was testament to their effectiveness. But then it struck me - if they work, why do we have to keep telling people?

I decided it was time to come up with my own. My goal is to establish a set of motivating exercises that are so profound you'll never have to hear them again. Why? Because you'll have done one or more of the following:

1. Lost the weight you intended to lose - and kept if off!
2. Are running faster and more consistently than you imagined possible
3. Stopped following this blog and have done something more sensible with your time.

So without further ado (or much thought for that matter) here are my Motivation Tips of the Day!

1. Jiggle your fat. You know where it is. Poke it a bit. Squishy, eh? Know what helps? Running more. Eating less.
2. Tivo the Biggest Loser and watch it in the morning. By the time this show comes on, I'm on the couch, elbow deep in ice cream and beyond help. I think watching it before I've sabotaged my day makes a bit more sense.
3. Keep a food photo-journal. Writing is hard. But everyone has a camera on their phone. Before and after pictures of your plate can be shockingly effective. Review the previous day's before you dig in to your next meal.

Ok. That's good for today. If you have any tips of unique angle and interest, share them in the comments.

Next up - getting the miles in. We're going to have to build some base fitness before we get to speed.

Cheers! Time to run - we're at today's high of 34 degrees!