Anyone having a rough day today and struggling to believe in yourself? I sure am. Had a 6 hour non-stop cheer camp, which kicked my butt, but afterwards, I imagined my dream body and went a did a workout in the gym. I was feeling low and a little angry so I went down to the gym and sweat out all my problems.

When you struggle, you may want to give up, but don't! Just take the hour out of your day to get a great workout in, and it will not only boost your mood, but it will bring you closer to your goals. Don't ruin your dreams because of an off day, work through it and strive for your dream body.

Trust me, I know it is SO frustrating to work your butt off and continue to not see results, but I promise they will come. Keep up with your exercise, cardio and healthy diet and before you know it you will realize your whole body has changed.

Some things I do to motivate me are:
1. Set my lock screen phone background as an inspiring fitness quote, something that will keep me going. This will help because every time you look at your phone you will be reminded to keep your head in the game, stay focused and strive for success, your dream body.
2. Keep a journal of my diet, workout and feelings throughout the day about both. You will be surprised how much you look at this while reflecting and learning from your past mistakes. Maybe you had a bad diet day, and when you look back at the feelings you had about your diet that day it will make you not repeat that same mistake.
3. Talk to and motive myself. This can be done while looking in the mirror, pushing through a workout, making choices to eat healthy, or just in general whenever you feel it is necessary. When you look in the mirror and see some things you may not be completely satisfied with, tell yourself "In a couple months, you won't even recognize me, I'll be in the greatest shape of my life". When you struggling to finish your workout, and need something to get you through that last set of reps or quarter mile on the treadmill, tell yourself "You can do this! You've made it this far, finish strong!" And when you're choosing what to eat in your healthy lifestyle, tell yourself "Substitute the burger with a salad or grilled chicken, the only one your hurting is yourself if you don't". Like I said in my other post, a moment of satisfaction isn't worth running a long term goal.

Self-motivation, self-confidence and will power are the KEY to success. You need to know that you can do it, you are strong and capable. Get your mind involved, its not only your body that needs to change, its your mindset. You need to have a positive outlook, and think of the best and the ultimate goal, that "dream body". Keep your head up, you got this girl!

Stay Fit! XOXO