THE WALKING SITE

MOTIVATION AND SUPPORT

One of the questions I am ask most often is how to get and STAY motivated.

We are all motivated by different things. You have to find out what motivates you. My main motivation for many years was my children. I wanted to stay fit and healthy for them. Now that the children are grown and I am getting a little older I want to stay fit and healthy for me. My fitness program keeps me in shape to be able to do things I enjoy.

Think of all the benefits of a fitness program. Decide which things matter to you and focus on them. Make a list of all the benefits you will personally receive from your program and make a list of the others that will benefit. (Who else will benefit if you become more fit?? -- Everyone in your life.)

Now make a list of all the excuses you have for not "doing it". Slowly find ways to remove each of these from your list.

You have to make YOU and your fitness a priority.

BENEFITS OF WALKING

Burns calories
Strengthens back muscles
Slims your waist
Easy on your joints
Strengthens your bones
Lowers blood pressure
Allows time with family and friends
Shapes and tones your legs and butt
Cuts cholesterol
Reduces risk of heart disease, diabetes, & more
Reduces stress
Sleep better
Improves mood and outlook on life
Can be done almost anywhere
Requires no equipment
AND it's Free

SUCCESS STORIES

Sharing with others and hearing stories of success can be a great motivator. Find walking friends to share with (either in person or online).

Paphos Marathon Success - Keith's story - from triple bypass to marathon success!

Pat's Story - How a 53 year old overweight woman completes her first marathon.

Susan's Marathon - Hard, scary, empowering, painful, and ultimately exhilarating and awesome.