Every one will find the motivation to exercise after actually looking for it. Something that will induce one person to put down the bag of chips and get off the sofa might not have any affect whatsoever on someone else. Starting a new, active, improved lifestyle is something one does for self, like making a speculation in the future that will ensure that one lives to see the senior years. If someone, having reached the so-called their golden years only to suffer a stroke or other incapacitating illness, then it is better to die

Setting goals and positive motivation to exercise:
Simply setting a goal cannot be motivating. Set target and the deadline will push to get the most out of the exercise and nutrition program. After reaching the goal set new target for the next level. Place a picture of how one looks currently and place it somewhere one cannot miss seeing it everyday. Now carry on with the program and hang up a new picture every 4 weeks. The changes and the positive comments from the supporters will provide gobs of motivation. Write a list of all the reasons one is following new program along with the specific, reasonable goal and time-frame. Think of all the benefits of exercise. improved energy, increased mental focus, better self-esteem, increased sense of control over the life, reduced chances of heart attack, osteoporosis, breast cancer, increased strength and stamina, decrease of stress and many more.

Keep mind fresh:
Track the progress daily including the exercises, weights used and sets and repetitions. Nothing gives motivation to exercise like results and will see them in the journal even before the picture looks any different. Reading not only provides more knowledge but keeps the subject fresh in my mind and teaches new techniques and inspires to try them out. Meeting and work out regularly with a friend, especially one who is at about the same stage, will improve the attitude hugely. This is one policy that has helped many to attach to their program. Researches have shown that those who exercise 5 to 6 days a week, in the morning are likely to stick with the program and reap the benefits. Morning work out awakens the metabolism and senses and kick starts the day.

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