How to Get & Stay Motivated for the Long Haul

Episode 39. Want to get and stay motivated for healthier habits? Have you tried every diet in the book and are beyond frustrated with yourself that you haven't had the success you want? This week's episode is for you. Welcome to the Motivation Made Easy Podcast! What to Expect This episode of the Motivation Made Easy podcast goes over the ways we are getting things REALLY wrong when it comes to our health and how we typically approach weight loss. My approach to motivation is rooted in Self-Determination Theory, a well-studied theory of motivation. This theory has been studied in controlled lab settings and long-term longitudinal studies across SO many areas, including health but also in education, sports, parenting, psychological treatment, and so much more. In this podcast we learn about motivation and how it REALLY works, and how to apply it to our relationship with food, and beyond! "I'm terrified I'm wasting my life." Before we dive in to all things motivation, health and weight, and I wanted to share something with you. I wrote this statement in a journal in the middle of the diet-binge cycle. And frankly, I kind of was. I was disconnected and distracted, self-conscious about my body almost 100% of the time, and generally feeling like a failure, though no one truly knew the depths of this pain. I’m here to tell you it’s never too late to gain control of your eating, respect your body, and live a life that’s TRULY consistent with your values. But you need to take the first step. One of the very first steps in developing truly autonomous and body respecting motivation is to clarify what actually matters to you. Not your mom, not your sister, not your best friend, YOU.  The more you reflect on this, the more you can connect your values to your behaviors in a sustainable and empowering way.  Grab the free guide at DrHondorp.com/goals and get started today. I promise you, it’s never too late to stop dieting and start truly living. The Field of Weight Management is Mi