When you skip a workout, it's common to start feeling de-motivated and skip another. And then another. And before you know it, you've given up your latest fitness routine and gone back to your old habits. You feel bad about yourself… and you feel like you've failed. It's a vicious circle. But here's the important thing: every single workout counts. Everyregime, you feel empowered. You feel like you're taking control. So make a commitment to yourself to work out consistently, but keep it realistic – perhaps five short, 15-minute workouts a week. And if you do miss a workout or two, don't beat yourself up. Just get back on track. If it helps with motivation, each time you exercise, tick it off in your diary, on your phone calendar, or in a fitness notebook. Write down how you feel at the end of each workout. Do you feel proud, pleased or motivated to do the next one? Even if you feel tired during the session, you will more than likely feel motivated at the end of the session and proud of what you have accomplished.
