How To Get Motivated To Lose Weight And In Shape When You're Over 50

For men and women over 50, one of the biggest problems with losing weight is typically motivation. Older people can be very happy and content just sitting back on the couch and watching TV. How many times have you seen people stop their vehicle in front of the mailbox to get the mail through the window. Why not drive in and park have a walk back to the mailbox instead? It all adds up. No, walking down your driveway will not get you in shape unless you live five miles from the main road. But you have to get motivated to shape up and it can start with the little things.

So, being over 50, how do you get motivated? Well, put a photo up of your goal on the bathroom mirror. Remind yourself every day why you need to workout, get in shape and eat properly. There is no reason for you to be overweight unless you just choose to be.

You can learn how to lose weight by listening to motivational CDs or even watching DVDs. One way to stay motivated is to go to a gym. They have exercise classes that will help you get fit. You will begin meeting other people over 50 who have the same goals which will help you stay motivated. They will make you accountable for participating. Ideally the motivation to exercise should come from within. You should want to be in shape and not be overweight. You just have to want to do it.

The motivation to slim up should be simply to live a healthy life. No, it is not particularly easy or fun, especially if you are not accustomed to doing it. But are you going to be accustomed to having a heart attack? A Stroke? Diabetes? The health benefits of getting fit and losing weight far outweigh the inconvenience.

However, 75% of Americans disagree with that last fact. They have no problem with being overweight. The medical community now believe that modern medicine has even made it possible to stay alive longer and be obese. So that makes people relax about losing the weight.

But tell me this. Why would someone want to be overweight and unfit? You can hear the overweight and out of shape coming a mile away. The huffing and puffing as they make their way down the hallway at work or climbing a set of stairs. They cannot move comfortably packing all that weight around. That alone should be motivation enough to get in shape and lose weight.

So, if you're man or woman over 50... get motivated and reduce your fat. Your life will be much better for it, honestly.