To get the body of your dreams, you need motivation that sticks. Intrinsic motivation makes you feel great both physically and psychologically. It's your internal desires and drive, your will to succeed. After an intense workout, you feel proud, strong, and empowered. Intrinsic motivation is feeling great about what you're doing, simply by doing it!

Living life to the fullest is about feeling confident in who you are. Body image is closely tied to confidence, so don't miss out on your best life by hiding behind a negative image. Working out is the best thing you can do to change your body, and it shows in everything you do. Remembering this will help you remain intrinsically motivated.

Finding a role model is incredibly important for motivation. Role models have been in your shoes, and they've achieved the results you want, despite their failures and setbacks. Start by visualizing your ideal physique: the woman you truly want to look like. Find the body you're after-whether it's your favorite athlete, actress, or just a friend-and use it to push yourself. Anyone with your ideal figure can motivate you to work harder and train stronger. After all, your role model had the discipline, the drive, and the motivation to get results, and so can you.

If you don't have a role model already, log on to BodySpace. Create a profile, find a role model or inspirational member, and add them as a friend to learn how they got the results you crave. ( Expand All )

You'll likely hear a lot of negative voices, either from yourself or others telling you that your goals aren't realistic. Block out these negative influences, and be above them! Only you are capable of achieving what you want, and it's time to take the full responsibility. If you work hard and stay committed, you can accomplish far more than you probably thought possible.

Also, consider joining a BodyGroup. BodyGroups are online support networks based on shared backgrounds, lifestyles, and goals. Each and every BodyGroup is dedicated to hitting a specific fitness target, and members of each group share inspiration, answers to training and nutrition questions, and motivation to lift bigger, look better, and live healthier every day. Search through the Groups, and find the one that matches your goal.

Just because you're on a personal transformation mission doesn't mean you have to hit it alone. Get a workout partner: this could be a best friend looking to tone up and get into working out, or even someone you've met at the gym. Keep each other accountable, have fun when you train, and motivate each other when your muscles need it most. If you can, find a workout partner that is stronger than you, or has been where you are now and knows how to push you. This will help you do what you fear. Most importantly, have fun sculpting your perfect body!

One of the best sources to get an instant boost in motivation is music! You probably have one or two songs that always make you want to get up and dance. Start listening to those before your workout, and you'll be ready to get moving in no time. Music evokes drive and emotion that can motivate you for a number of occasions. Make a workout mix that always gets you in the mood to train, then change it up and keep it exciting.

Writing notes down while you train might seem like a chore, but in the long-run it can be a huge source of inspiration and drive. Write down your sets, reps, weights lifted, and thoughts from your workout. Record everything and anything that comes to mind; these notes will be a roadmap for success! After you've trained for a few weeks, gaze back at your accomplishments, and you'll be amazed at the hard work you've shown and the results you're making. If you can see your numbers, you'll also be ready to make adjustments as necessary and continue challenging yourself.

Grab a piece of paper, and start writing down your primary goals. These could be aesthetic (tone up your arms, slim down your stomach, firm your legs, etc.), or they could be health- and performance-related (run three miles without stopping, lower your blood pressure, improve your daily energy, etc). Preferably, you'll have a mix of both. Tracking these goals will ensure you stick to long-term, positive lifestyle changes.

Next, read over this list on a daily basis to keep yourself charging forward. For each goal, set a realistic deadline. Goals without deadlines are vague and can get lost in translation. Make your goals concrete and structured: dream to achieve. You can also set your goals on Bodyspace and share them with friends and the fitness community. The more people that know about your goal, the more accountable and committed you'll be to change.

Write a BodyBlog so you can share your story. You can post whatever's most helpful, whether it's frustration, anger, or excitement. Talk about your struggle and progress thus far, and let your voice be heard.

It's time to end the fear of unflattering photographs and compromising bathroom mirrors. Start with some photographs that show how you really look. Make a few copies of these, and put them in places where you know you'll see them often. This will create a visual reminder of why you're doing working so hard, and what you're working for. If you want to take things a step further, put these photos in places where others can see them. Post them to BodySpace, where everyone is invested in your success. Although it can be a little embarrassing at first, this will ensure that you're keeping yourself accountable to the progress you want.

Taking this one step further, a foolproof technique for 100% effort is to book a photo shoot. If you've ever dreamed about being a model for a day, here's your chance. Give yourself a deadline, and book a professional shoot. Once you're financially and physically invested, you'll do everything to look your best. Afterwards, these pictures will serve as a reminder of what you're capable of.

Now that your primary objectives are defined, you must designate rewards for various stages throughout the process. Choose rewards that are personal and meaningful. Preferably, these rewards should be non-food related. You want to get out of the habit of rewarding yourself with treats. Plus, you have your cheat meals to kill cravings, so food rewards are unnecessary.

If you've been hitting every workout and every meal, reward yourself every two or three weeks on the program. Be honest with yourself, and only give yourself rewards when you've been 100% consistent and committed. If you can't hold yourself accountable, no one else can.