Remaining Faithful
My husband has been trying to lose a few extra pounds for several years now. He found it hard to get started because he was looking for motivation. Eventually, he decided that even without feeling very motivated, he would begin his weight-loss journey anyway. We updated some of our exercise equipment and set up a designated gym area in our home. He set daily workout times and committed to a healthier diet. To our surprise, the more he stuck to his diet and exercise, the more his motivation and passion grew. However, a few days came when he had to leave town or had a busy schedule. When one day without exercise turned into another, we noticed his motivation quickly faded. He lost some of the excitement he had at the beginning, and skipping those days made him less eager to continue. Many people think they need motivation to be disciplined and consistent, but it’s really the other way around: discipline and consistency lead to motivation and faithfu...
