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Staying motivated on your healthy journey can be challenging at times, but here are some tips to help you stay motivated and focused:

1. Set Realistic Goals: Set achievable, specific, and realistic goals. Break them down into smaller milestones, and celebrate your achievements along the way. This will help you stay motivated by giving you a sense of accomplishment.

2. Find Your "Why": Understand the reasons why you want to adopt a healthier lifestyle. It could be improving your overall well-being, increasing energy levels, managing a specific health condition, or feeling more confident. Remind yourself of your "why" regularly to stay motivated. My why was a combination of a few things: my knees, my life and wanting a long one, and being able to fly comfortably on a plane.

3. Track Your Progress: Keep a record of your progress, whether it's maintaining a food diary, tracking your workouts, or taking measurements. Seeing how far you've come can provide a sense of achievement and motivate you to keep going. Get the hassle out of tracking as well, fitness watches are a great way to track your workouts.

4. Surround Yourself with Support: Seek support from friends, family, or a support group who share your goals or are on a similar journey. They can offer encouragement, advice, and accountability when you need it most. For those people around you that aren't supportive you may have to leave them while you are on this journey.

5. Find Enjoyable Activities that aren't food based: Engage in physical activities that you enjoy. Whether it's dancing, hiking, swimming, or playing a sport, finding activities you love will make it easier to stay motivated and consistent with your exercise routine.

6. Reward Yourself: Set up a system of rewards for reaching your goals. Treat yourself to non-food rewards such as a massage, a new workout outfit, or a day off to relax and rejuvenate. Celebrate your achievements along the way.

7. Educate Yourself: Learn about nutrition, exercise, and the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. When you understand the positive impact it has on your body and mind, it can serve as a constant source of motivation.

8. Visualize Your Success: Imagine yourself achieving your health goals and visualize how it will improve your life. Create a mental image of your desired outcome and revisit it regularly to stay motivated.

9. Embrace Accountability: Find an accountability partner or join a fitness class or group. Sharing your progress, challenges, and successes with others can provide an extra level of motivation and support. My accountability partner is a beast! Ha! Check out my Garnerstylefit group and maybe you can find an accountability partner there!

10. Be Kind to Yourself: Understand that setbacks are a part of the journey. If you slip up or have a bad day, be gentle with yourself and practice self-compassion. Remember that each day is a new opportunity to make healthier choices.

Remember that motivation may fluctuate, but building healthy habits is a long-term commitment. Focus on progress, not perfection, and be patient with yourself. Stay motivated by reminding yourself of the benefits and rewards that come with living a healthy lifestyle.