What keeps you motivated

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  • spzjlb
    spzjlb Posts: 599 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    Machka9 wrote: »
    I just want to be able to wear a certain, relatively expensive cycling jacket I bought 3 or 4 years ago.

    I had been thinking I should buy another one in a larger size to fit the larger me ... but then I thought that I already have this really nice jacket, I haven't worn it much, it's still in great shape -- almost like new. And if I were a few kg lighter, I could wear it. It will cost me less to lose a few kg than to buy a new jacket.

    So ... I can now zip it up. I can't make any sudden movements or breathe too deeply, but it will zip shut again. I'm on my way! :grin:

    I'm wearing it!! :smiley:

    Not only can I zip it up, but it was comfortable enough to wear on a bicycle ride today. :)

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    Now I'd like to be able to wear another layer under it. I had two light layers on, but as winter comes on, I might want a fleecy layer.

    Bravo!
  • spzjlb
    spzjlb Posts: 599 Member
    Good question. I'm thrilled to be down 20 lbs and fitting into great clothes. But after hitting the 20 lb mark, I think I need another bit of drive. I'm 50 and no longer motivated by "wearing cute summer shorts" (this is not intended to belittle those that are so motivated, but thought processes sometimes change with age). I think I must need a new goal.
  • Juspex
    Juspex Posts: 23 Member
    I'm at the point where I simply just CAN'T give up. I've trained many years but haven't focused to my eating almost at all. Just the few basics of proteins and so on. Now I've finally got that sector also right and I'm now getting really used to eat healthy and starting to be very automatic already (knowing what to eat, when and so on.) Sure I take sometimes a few steps back in the progress (chocolate eating etc.), but HEY! That's life. I've come this far, why quit now?

    I also don't get the support from my parents, friends or wife. I'm kind of alone. But I do now have you guys on here mfp. I also think why I want this lifestyle when I'm going to sleep. Motivates to get ready for the next day. I have many ways of motivating myself. It doesn't bother to not get support from closest people. I'll show them I can do it :wink:

    Always writing these fricking novels....
  • ChangeIsADecision
    ChangeIsADecision Posts: 709 Member
    Bump..... I'm in need of this thread! Been sick for 2 weeks and finally feeling better! Love hearing everyone's motivation!
  • Marc1218
    Marc1218 Posts: 13 Member
    I decided to stop thinking about what I was- and focus on what I am and what I can be. I have two very active kids and a boatload of nephews and nieces. I want to be actively playing, coaching and mentoring them well into my grandpa and (God willing) great grandpa years and past my 90s!
  • missnolder890
    missnolder890 Posts: 72 Member
    plutomovedon wrote: »
    Let's just all cut the crap and be honest:

    Sex.

    That's it.

    Lmao, right!! I just wanna look good naked
  • junosunderland
    junosunderland Posts: 9 Member
    I look at the clothes I want to wear eventually. I keep a small folder of favorites of things I plan to buy eventually. When that's not quite good enough I read success stories and ask myself if that 500cal thing is really truly worth it, that the taste will be temporary, but the effects are long lasting. That usually does the trick haha
  • alexelmer
    alexelmer Posts: 44 Member
    I get discouraged when I think too far ahead. I know its cringe worthy but take one day at a time.

    When I finish one day within my calorie deficit and have done a good workout I'm chuffed! If I think oh god I've got another 20lb to loose it totally ruins it and makes me want to give up.

    If you focus on a day at a time for 4 weeks you'll be in your routine and it will become habit not a struggle.

    Add me as a friend too - I like the constant reminder of MFP friends!

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