Motivation

"Motivation is about feeling - determined, enthusiastic, frenzied, angry and is therefore fickle and unreliable. You can't count on it being there because we know feelings or emotions do not last, and if your exercise regimen is based on feeling motivated it won't last either.

Consistency however, is about doing. You don't need to plug it in and recharge it every two hours. It is that steady, yet relentless journey to an end. It doesn't require profound thought. You quite literally just do it.

Here are some tips for consistency:
1. Don't think, just do. Just put on your gym gear, head out the door and get over it
2. Don't start bargaining with yourself. No trade-offs: "Maybe I could skip this morning and go for a run at lunchtime." Just get on with it.
3. If you feel yourself wavering, apply the 10 minute rule. Start your workout and train for just 10 minutes. If you don't feel like continuing after 10 minutes, then go back to bed and treat yourself to a lie-in. Trust me, it doesn't happen.

It is all a matter of being consistent with the right habits.

Being consistent is about establishing a routine, not constantly reacting to what's happening around you. You can improve your consistency by being properly prepared in all aspects of your life, not just exercise and diet. So don't just make sure you have plenty of good food in the fridge and clean gym gear ready to go. Be organised enough to keep your car full of petrol, pay your bills early and complete work projects on time