How to Make Yourself Actually Want to Workout

Whether you workout everyday or are trying to find the motivation to stick to an exercise routine, sometimes it's just not that easy to get up and at it all the time. I know from years of trying to get my own self to want to actually work out and now I love working out! It's fun for me and it's not just good for my health but my overall being. I have found that it clears my head in stressful times and leaves me feeling great afterwards and with a lot more energy. Here are 6 things I did to improve my fitness goals. I hope these will help you, no matter what stage of exercising you are in!

MAKE TIME FOR IT
Scheduling where and when you will workout is the biggest step in getting yourself to workout. When you make time for it in your day and have a plan, you will do it just like all the other things you do that day. It won't be as much a chore but just another thing you need to get done.

FIND A WORKOUT BUDDY
Working out with someone who enjoys the same exercises as you will help you stick to your workout routine. Having a friend will make you more accountable and give you more of an incentive NOT to hit the snooze button on your alarm, because you know you're meeting them at a specific time.

DO EXERCISE(S) THAT YOU LOVE, OR DON'T HATE
Finding the right exercise(s) for you that you enjoy doing will make working out a lot more fun.
This goes for where you work out too. If you don't like other people around when exercising, workout at home. If you don't mind other people around, find a gym or exercise class you love.

MAKE A GOOD PLAYLIST
Creating a playlist of your favorite songs that pump you up and make you happy are a great addition to your workout. You'll be singing along to the songs in your head and you won't even think about the fact that your working out.

GET SOME NEW WORKOUT CLOTHES
Treating yourself to some new workout clothes can really give you some motivation. It will make you want to wear your cute new outfit and will also help you feel more confident when working out. Fabletics has been my favorite brand lately. They have so many cute outfits to choose from and when you become a VIP member, you get a new outfit each month!

MIND OVER MATTER
I've come to realize that for me, the hardest part about working out is the 'getting myself to go do it' part. A lot of the time I'll know I need to exercise, but dread it for no reason. Once I start, I enjoy it and feel great afterwards! I've really had to use this mind over matter mentality to get myself up and just do it.

What do you do to get yourself up and exercising?