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The Type of Motivation That Fuels Fat Loss (and Actually Lasts)



What I'd Do Differently If I Was Starting My Fitness Journey





Ever feel like you should care more about your goals… but in the moment, you just don’t?


You set a goal like “I want to lose 10 pounds.” You mean it when you say it. But then the weekend rolls around. You’re tired, stressed, at brunch with friends... and suddenly that goal feels very far away. In the moment you're always choosing the apps or ice cream but then feeling SO frustrated with yourself the next day.


If that cycle sounds familiar, you’re not lazy or unmotivated—you’re probably just relying on the wrong kind of motivation.


This episode of The SweatSimple Podcast is all about understanding the type of motivation that actually fuels fat loss—especially when life gets busy, messy, or hard.


Not all motivation is created equal: The Type of Motivation That Actually Fuels Fat Loss.

There are two main types of motivation: extrinsic and intrinsic.

  • Extrinsic motivation is driven by external outcomes: → I want to look good for vacation → I’m showing up so my coach is proud → I need to lose weight to fit into my jeans


These motivators aren’t bad—but they rarely last. They’re easy to abandon when things feel inconvenient or progress is slow.

  • Intrinsic motivation, on the other hand, comes from within. → I want to feel stronger and more capable → I like the energy I have when I eat this way → I want to become the type of person who follows through


When your fat loss motivation is tied to how you want to feel or who you want to be, everything changes. Consistency doesn’t feel like such a grind—because the habits are aligned with your identity and values.



Why most fat loss motivation fades fast

If you’ve ever said: “I know what to do, I just can’t get myself to do it,” this might be the reason why.


So many women rely on short-term, appearance-based goals to fuel their habits. But those goals don’t carry much weight in the moment—especially when you’re tired, emotional, or stressed.


That’s why inside this episode, I’ll walk you through:

  • How to uncover intrinsic motivators that actually stick

  • The sneaky ways you may be depending on external validation

  • Simple coaching prompts to help you shift your mindset and cultivate more internal motivation

  • How to stay motivated to lose fat without relying on willpower


The kind of motivation that works long-term isn’t about the scale or the swimsuit. It’s about becoming someone who feels proud, confident, and in control—no matter what the number says.


And that shift? It’s what makes consistency finally feel easier.


🎧 Ready to shift your motivation—and your results?

Listen to this episode of The SweatSimple Podcast now: 




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