Motivation is always going to wax and wane, and that’s where good habits and discipline have to sometimes take the wheel. However, there are some things that can help us be more motivated. One is to set up a realistic, doable routine. Don’t set yourself up for failure with a workout or nutrition plan that is too restrictive or intense to maintain. If you do, you will inevitably get off track, because you have left yourself no flexibility. Then, you feel like you have failed and get discouraged. To maintain motivation, create a plan that will help you feel like a winner – one that you actually can do and even enjoy.

