The biggest trick I've found is to get into doing something you actually enjoy. Azure really likes lifting, some people really like running (for some reason) while I mostly like to go climbing. If it's something you actually want to do, you won't give up so easily. To be honest, I hate lifting weights but I'm starting up a routine (in addition to other activities) now to help me get to the next level in my climbing.
Also, someone mentioned something about supplements such as protein shakes. For the average person, you probably already take in more than enough protein to see results and I wouldn't touch supplements until you figure out your standard diet. After you get more accomplished it may be worthwhile looking into taking in a little extra protein as a means of recovery following a hard work out (I'm talking like 20-30 minutes immediately after a work out). It depends on what your goals are but personally I find that taking in a little bit of protein (~20-30 g) immediately after a work out makes my recovery time much quicker.
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