Here’s a little secret: pro athletes aren’t magical unicorns who wake up every morning dying to work out. Olympic athletes don’t just “want it more.” And those folks with six-packs? They’d absolutely LOVE to demolish a slice of cake, pizza, beer (you name it) on the daily if they could.
The truth is, everyone—yes, everyone—struggles with motivation sometimes. The difference is, the pros know how to work around it. And you can, too.
Here’s how to get (and stay) motivated—Deep Roots style:
Your spouse might let you skip the gym. Your coworkers might tempt you with donuts. And your friends? They love you, but they’re not dying for you to change. As a mom and a wife, I know I can't coach my kids OR my husband like I do everyone else (no matter how skillfully I try).
A coach, though? A coach will:
Your brain loves rewards. That little “ding” of progress is like catnip for motivation. Whether it’s hitting a new personal best or just getting a, “Hey, nice job on those squats today!”—you need those wins. A coach helps you spot them, even on days when you don’t feel like you crushed it.
Six-week sprints, nutrition challenges, step contests—they can all give you a burst of momentum. But here’s the trap: if you don’t plan for after, you crash hard. That’s why we always build the “what’s next” into any short-term push. Motivation is great, but sustainability is the real win.
Here’s the good news: it won’t always feel like climbing a mountain to show up at the gym or prep a healthy meal. Habits take some time to set (usually around 90 days), but once they’re in place, they’re just part of who you are. Show up consistently, and the hard stuff slowly turns into “just what I do.”
Write down your workouts. Write down what you eat for a week, a month, . Celebrate your personal bests. Pay attention to how sleep, food, and stress affect your energy. You’ll start to see the connections:
You won’t set a PR every time you walk into the gym. That’s fine. What matters is showing up. People who give 50% consistently make more progress than people who go 110% once a week and then crash. The goal isn’t “all out” effort—it’s “always here” effort.
Here’s what I really want you to know: the days when you feel the least motivated are usually the days you’ll get the biggest wins. Because showing up when you don’t want to? That’s where the real growth happens.
So next time you’re “just not feeling it,” remember: you don’t need more motivation. You need a plan, a coach, and the commitment to just keep showing up. We’ll take care of the rest.
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