{"id":54504,"date":"2011-08-21T12:23:54","date_gmt":"2011-08-21T17:23:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=54504"},"modified":"2011-08-21T19:03:12","modified_gmt":"2011-08-22T00:03:12","slug":"how-to-keep-motivated-to-stay-in-shape","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/08\/how-to-keep-motivated-to-stay-in-shape\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Motivated to Stay in Shape"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Maruchy Lachance is president of\u00a0Running Ninja!<\/a><\/strong>, a lifestyle brand for runners by runners. Running Ninja! offers a wide variety of apparel and gifts for runners to keep you happy and inspired while you’re on the run.<\/em><\/p>\n

I am always fascinated by the tools people use to stay motivated and continue on their weight management and fitness programs. Here are a few of my favorites. I hope you find one that works for you!<\/p>\n

Five Pound Rule:<\/strong> I get on the scale once a day to monitor my weight. My goal is to stay within five pounds of my ideal and healthy weight<\/a><\/strong>. I usually remain the same, but on those off times when stress or overindulging pushes that number up, I don’t panic because if I catch the weight gain earlier enough I won\u2019t have to lose so much down the road. It is easier to lose five pounds than it is 10, 20 or 50!<\/p>\n

Do it Before the Sun Sets:<\/strong> Years ago, I decided that living a busy life would no longer be an excuse to ignore my fitness. My rule is that I will not go to bed until I have done at least 30 minutes of exercise. Be it cardio, yoga<\/a><\/strong> or strength training, I chant to myself that I will “do it before the sun sets.” Since I know I have no option but to do it, I find myself effortlessly carving out time in the morning so I’m able to get it done before the day gets even busier.<\/p>\n

Evoking the Mantras:<\/strong> Certain quotes or mantras can quickly snap us back to our goal when we find ourselves wavering on our weight management, exercise or during workouts.<\/p>\n

“All it takes is all you got.” \u2013 Marc Davis<\/p>\n

\u201cPain is weakness leaving the body.\u201d<\/p>\n

“The task ahead of you is never as great as the power behind you.”<\/p>\n

“Run hard, be strong, think big!” – Percy Cerutty<\/p>\n

“Today you have 100 percent of your life left.” \u2013 Tom Landry<\/p>\n

“Anticipate. Devastate. Dominate.”<\/p>\n

“Make the most of yourself, for that is all there is of you.\u201d -Ralph Waldo Emerson<\/p>\n

\u201cWho am I?\u00a0 I AM a champion!\u201d Check out the entire inspirational video here:<\/p>\n