Sometimes the starter is something like breaking up with your partner and finding yourself both single and perhaps out of shape. That might kick you into the g

Sometimes the starter is something like breaking up with your partner and finding yourself both single and perhaps out of shape. That might kick you into the gym but it is not going to keep you there on the long run. To keep going on you have to have a goal oriented mindset. Mine was to get toned at the beginning. After losing some fat and gaining the initial muscle, then I decided to have a six pack. I realized it is a lot harder then I though. I started to bulk and cut. It takes about 6 months or so, then I realized it was not enough, and I needed some more muscle, so did it again. Another 6 months (4 bulking, 2 cutting), and now I am at the best shape ever. Now I can't not even think on staying too long without working out. 2-3 times a week minimum, and I always feel awesome after a work out (lifting). And this feeling lasts for 2-3 days. I think cardio doesn't have the same after effect feeling that proper weight lifting does. 1. Goal oriented, (i.e lose 15 lbs of fat and gain 10lbs muscle). Or get to 13% body-fat and be strong at the same time. Or get a 6 pack.... whatever it is. 2. Reward yourself by buying new/well fitted clothes, enjoy the positive attention you get when you get really fit 3. Keep doing it for long enough (6 months at least), and it becomes who you are. You wont even think on not going to the gym for too long.