How do I motivate myself to go to the gym regularly?

I find that the best way is to figure out what makes you tick. Some people are motivated by certain goals such as how many calories are burned, setting a time record, distance, or a reward afterward, etc. Me? Just the mention of a gym is enough to get me to crawl under my sheets with some chocolate ice cream and a video game controller. I have to be outside and have a challenge. I live in the backwoods close to the mountains where the forests are great for running. Hills, rocks, and trees create a great obstical course for me. That makes it fun. Find that thing, that way that transforms a workout into something desireable for you. Make it fun!

THAT . . Is tough.

I can identify to a point. Once I am at the Gym, I am all business, but getting there is the first part that can prove difficult. Select which days you will be committing to. Then work a schedule AROUND those days so you have less excuses for not being able to go. Do not sabotage you scheduled day . . Don't eat too heavy, or create a sickness or tiredness to get out of it . . .

If the actual "working out" part is difficult, perhaps try an "In-House" trainer to keep you motivated.

Make small goals, and look at yourself in the mirror . . . Force yourself to actually see the little changes that make it worth while and understand just by going and exerting yourself, you are lengthening your life span.