How to find a quality protein bar, the top reasons for getting unmotivated and how to overcome them to stay on track to your best body ever!A cardio challenge for you! It's probably not what you think!MOTIVATIONEver wonder why you get unmotivated?There are many theories on this, so let's look a a few of them. You can get unmotivated by not knowing what to do and by lack of clarity (get a PowerMakeover session with me) about what you truly want. These go hand in hand, because if you aren't clear on what you want, then you won't know what to do! Lack of clarity (about what you truly want) You may “want to get in shape” or “lose weight” but those are vague and don't allow you to find a focus plan. You know that when setting goals you need to be realistic and specific.   If you can't picture what you want and be able to put it in words, then you can't plan for it!Your mind and body really don't want to leave their comfort zone, aka familiar zone. That's why you keep doing the same things over and over and get no results on your body. For things to change you & your approach/methods need to change. This can cause conflict with your mind and body! Which is why you may blow a diet or skip workouts, because subconsciously your mind and body sabotage you to not change or not leave the comfort zone. If you've ever said “I don't know why I lose motivation” then this is you!If you’re unclear about what you want to accomplish, then you’ll lack motivation to take action because your mind and body would rather stay in your current world.How do you change this mindset? You need to be specific, realistic and have a clear vision of what you want to look like or what y ou see as success. For example, you are currently a size 16 and want to fit into a pair of size 10 pants. Realistic? Yes! Specific? Yes! Now your time frame for completion may change or be revised but this is a good start!With this info you can move onto the next motivation killer which is :Not knowing what to do!You may finally have an end-goal that is specific and realistic , but if you don't take time to break it down into smaller goals, you’ll get lost, confused and unmotivated when it’s time to take action. You need to have a plan.Honestly, a lot of people hire me to give then a plan! My plans give them the ability to focus on what they need to do in the gym &/or at the dinner table to get results. The can have confidence in the plan because my success rate is so high! Fitness can be just like financial planning. Sure you may know how to save money, but you'd go to an expert if you specifically had the goal to have 500K by the time you are 60 years old right? Sure you may be able to figure out a plan, but you'd always second guess if it would work or not.  So instead of doing it your self you go to a financial adviser or planner. Fitness is the same concept. You may think you know how to get in shape, but don't follow through because you lack the confidence in your plan. You do it for a while, but then quit and don't reach your goals. If you want to keep your motivation flowing steadily through all stages to get to your goals, take time to create clear plans. If this is out of your league, then hire a pro to guide you. When you do have a plan set, schedule your plans into your calendar. Have them help you with all the concerns and/or excuses that you have had in the past. NUTRITIONWhether it’s fueling up before hitting the gym or taking a midday snack break to avoid the 2 p.m. lull, high-protein snacks are the tastiest way to keep on going. Protein snacks are the perfect way to fill up just enough, and give us longer-lasting energy than the usual, carb-heavy options. The difference between a snack that has staying power and one that leaves you hungry an hour later?PROTEIN!  Protein is a hunger-busting nutrient because it slows your digestion and keeps maintain steady blood sugar levels. Research shows protein helps keep cravings away, too. Protein helps with w