Staying Positive On Your Fitness Journey

Getting into a fitness rut is unavoidable. Sometimes it feels like you're getting no where and it's hard to stay positive about it. Trust me, we've all been there, but it's something worth fighting through. I thought I would share some tips from my own experience so far and what keeps me going when things get tough. Hard work is always worth it in the end!

Persistence is key

If there's one thing I've learned on my own fitness journey so far, it's that progress comes little by little. It may feel slow and tedious, but that's the best way to ensure your success lasts. Even when it feels like you're getting no where, you have to dig deep and keep going! Success comes to those who don't give up when everyone else does. You will get fitter and your body will look amazing, but only if you fight through those negative days and not let it get the better of you. It will be worth it, trust me!

Find what you love 

This is so important for both making your workouts successful and staying positive everyday. Everybody has their own fitness style that they love and what makes them passionate about staying fit. For me, I love running and hitting the gym to do some lifting. Anything to do with weights and I'm there! Once I found those loves of mine, staying positive and enjoying my workouts became so much easier. Try yoga, swimming, rowing, cycling, running, boxing, or whatever you have always wanted to give a go, and stick with whatever you enjoy most.

Set challenges, smash them, feel great 

This is one of the things I love most about fitness and it's a feeling I'm addicted to now. When you set yourself a goal to achieve, whether it's to run a mile or do 10 push-ups, you're giving yourself a reason to work harder than ever. And the feeling you get when you actually achieve those goals makes you want to achieve even more. It's when you look back and think, "Wow, I couldn't do that two weeks ago!" and all of that hard work becomes worth it. Use it as your motivation to keep going.

Remind yourself of how far you've come already

The other day I came across this quote, and it really struck a cord with me:

If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. 

 And when I started, I was desperately wishing to be where I am now. 

Sometimes you don't realize how far you've come until you look back on where you once were. This is why I love taking fitness selfies and writing notes about my workouts. I never would have believed how far I'd come in just one year! It doesn't feel like it at the time, but you're probably making more progress than you think. Also think of how you felt in the beginning and why you started a fitness journey in the first place. Feeling unfit and unhappy with your body is not something you have to live with, so celebrate every small victory and remember why you started.


Surround yourself with the right people

Having the right support on your fitness journey can sometimes make all the difference. I was lucky because I started a buddy system with my Mum and so we share a fitness journey in a way. But if you have people encouraging you to skip the gym or pig out on pizza, it obviously has a negative effect on your progress. I love chatting to the super-friendly team at my gym and having them cheer me on everyday. I also love going to running events and seeing people there that are doing it for the same reason. Make sure you have positive influences surrounding you that support your journey. 

Great things take time, so don't give up! Stay positive and you'll get to where you want to be.
I'm always here if anyone ever needs some encouragement : ) 

How do you stay positive?
Steph x.