How many times have you enthusiastically begun a fitness program or a diet on Monday morning, only to abandon it by Friday night? Getting motivated is easy, but staying motivated over a lifetime is a challenge.

Fad diets are tempting, but we’ve all discovered the hard way that they don’t produce long-term success. While you may lose weight at first, you need a long-term strategy to keep it off. These health and fitness motivational techniques will help you to clear major hurdles and will inspire you work toward your goals.