> "I just don't give myself any choice about whether I'm going to the gym." I use this strategy too and it's the thing that has worked best for me. I make it a

> "I just don't give myself any choice about whether I'm going to the gym." I use this strategy too and it's the thing that has worked best for me. I make it a rule and don't let myself ask questions. No "do I have the time/energy?" or "should I do my workout today?", because it's always easy to find a reason not to. Wiggle room has a tendency to grow and suddenly you haven't worked out in a couple weeks. Then a month. Now you have to start over again. Taking choice out of the equation makes it a lot easier to form and keep the habit. If you go after work: "In order to go home, I have to go to the gym first." As though the gym is required step in the process. If you prefer the morning: "In order to have breakfast, I have to do my workout first." That's it. That's the rule. Like brushing your teeth before bed.