WHO motivates you??
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R3d_butt3rfly wrote: »My teen daughter. She and I go running at 5:30 in the mornings and she pushes me every step of the way. She really has what it takes to make a great future PT
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UrBaconMeCr8zy wrote: »
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CaptainFantastic01 wrote: »Honestly from here there are so many motivators, people who have literally told me motivational things and people who I look up to as role models, men and women who have shown strength physically but also as parents and as husbands and wives and as people in general. But my biggest motivators are these tiny humans who I’d do anything for.
@UrBaconMeCr8zy @kinetixtrainer2 (someone tag ash) @_Deadman_Walking_ @Clever_User_Name @lstrat115 @DeadliftsAndSprinkles @SabotageinStilettos @caco_ethes @slimgirljo15 @mij140 @Merrysailor5 @Avocado_AS5 @denny_mac @invisiblewoman5 @kace_kay @Maid_of_Mischief1 @MeeseeksAndDestroy @_Captivated_ @RunHardBeStrong @CatsIvuE
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Omigosh you're the sweetest! Love you Boo!1 -
My 2 daughters, ages 10 and 14. I didn't grow up with any positive examples of what it's like to be healthy and active. I grew up hearing constant criticism of my own body as well as pretty much any other woman whether they were celebrities on tv or people in my own life. Every flaw was criticized. I cannot tell you how deep that damage is and how long I've held onto it. Telling an 11 year old girl that her ankles are "too thick" and that she is going to have flabby bat wing arms is unacceptable.
I've made a very conscious effort to not criticize myself out loud in front of my daughters or ever mention their bodies. I am trying to show them by example that a healthy lifestyle is more important than the size of their jeans. There's been days when I was tired and didn't want to go for a run, and my daughters will literally bring me my shoes and say "Let's go to the track mom. Even if we just do 1 mile". My hope for them is that they see that beauty isn't simply physical, and that their worth isn't defined by how big their thighs are or how pretty their faces are.9 -
Sorry for the novel. It just hits close.0
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SobsDeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »UrBaconMeCr8zy wrote: »DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »I think that I generally motivate myself but I am also motivated by my wanting to start a family and to be the best me for my future children and my husband.
And Bucky....
Oh god, until the end of the lineAvocado_AS5 wrote: »My 2 daughters, ages 10 and 14. I didn't grow up with any positive examples of what it's like to be healthy and active. I grew up hearing constant criticism of my own body as well as pretty much any other woman whether they were celebrities on tv or people in my own life. Every flaw was criticized. I cannot tell you how deep that damage is and how long I've held onto it. Telling an 11 year old girl that her ankles are "too thick" and that she is going to have flabby bat wing arms is unacceptable.
I've made a very conscious effort to not criticize myself out loud in front of my daughters or ever mention their bodies. I am trying to show them by example that a healthy lifestyle is more important than the size of their jeans. There's been days when I was tired and didn't want to go for a run, and my daughters will literally bring me my shoes and say "Let's go to the track mom. Even if we just do 1 mile". My hope for them is that they see that beauty isn't simply physical, and that their worth isn't defined by how big their thighs are or how pretty their faces are.
Everything about this makes me love you and is how I am trying to raise my kiddos as well2 -
Avocado_AS5 wrote: »My 2 daughters, ages 10 and 14. I didn't grow up with any positive examples of what it's like to be healthy and active. I grew up hearing constant criticism of my own body as well as pretty much any other woman whether they were celebrities on tv or people in my own life. Every flaw was criticized. I cannot tell you how deep that damage is and how long I've held onto it. Telling an 11 year old girl that her ankles are "too thick" and that she is going to have flabby bat wing arms is unacceptable.
I've made a very conscious effort to not criticize myself out loud in front of my daughters or ever mention their bodies. I am trying to show them by example that a healthy lifestyle is more important than the size of their jeans. There's been days when I was tired and didn't want to go for a run, and my daughters will literally bring me my shoes and say "Let's go to the track mom. Even if we just do 1 mile". My hope for them is that they see that beauty isn't simply physical, and that their worth isn't defined by how big their thighs are or how pretty their faces are.
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CaptainFantastic01 wrote: »Honestly from here there are so many motivators, people who have literally told me motivational things and people who I look up to as role models, men and women who have shown strength physically but also as parents and as husbands and wives and as people in general. But my biggest motivators are these tiny humans who I’d do anything for.
@UrBaconMeCr8zy @kinetixtrainer2 (someone tag ash) @_Deadman_Walking_ @Clever_User_Name @lstrat115 @DeadliftsAndSprinkles @SabotageinStilettos @caco_ethes @slimgirljo15 @mij140 @Merrysailor5 @Avocado_AS5 @denny_mac @invisiblewoman5 @kace_kay @Maid_of_Mischief1 @MeeseeksAndDestroy @_Captivated_ @RunHardBeStrong @CatsIvuE
Among others
I'm a better person for knowing you
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CaptainFantastic01 wrote: »Honestly from here there are so many motivators, people who have literally told me motivational things and people who I look up to as role models, men and women who have shown strength physically but also as parents and as husbands and wives and as people in general. But my biggest motivators are these tiny humans who I’d do anything for.
@UrBaconMeCr8zy @kinetixtrainer2 (someone tag ash) @_Deadman_Walking_ @Clever_User_Name @lstrat115 @DeadliftsAndSprinkles @SabotageinStilettos @caco_ethes @slimgirljo15 @mij140 @Merrysailor5 @Avocado_AS5 @denny_mac @invisiblewoman5 @kace_kay @Maid_of_Mischief1 @MeeseeksAndDestroy @_Captivated_ @RunHardBeStrong @CatsIvuE
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Okay I wasn’t going to quote but since everyone else did it.. I love you man3 -
Avocado_AS5 wrote: »My 2 daughters, ages 10 and 14. I didn't grow up with any positive examples of what it's like to be healthy and active. I grew up hearing constant criticism of my own body as well as pretty much any other woman whether they were celebrities on tv or people in my own life. Every flaw was criticized. I cannot tell you how deep that damage is and how long I've held onto it. Telling an 11 year old girl that her ankles are "too thick" and that she is going to have flabby bat wing arms is unacceptable.
I've made a very conscious effort to not criticize myself out loud in front of my daughters or ever mention their bodies. I am trying to show them by example that a healthy lifestyle is more important than the size of their jeans. There's been days when I was tired and didn't want to go for a run, and my daughters will literally bring me my shoes and say "Let's go to the track mom. Even if we just do 1 mile". My hope for them is that they see that beauty isn't simply physical, and that their worth isn't defined by how big their thighs are or how pretty their faces are.
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My mom and my daughter motivate me. My mom is my best friend, we share a special bond, she was with me during chemo, she was with me when I had my daughter and she was with me during my latest surgery. I have never heard her utter one negative word about her appearance or her body. She loves the way she looks in the mirror, every wrinkle, every grey hair and every part of her body. She wants to get fitter so she can be around for my daughter and keep up with her. I always look for her guidance. She motivates me to be a better person and more accepting. She does not judge nor does she tell me I told you so.
My daughter motivates me in so many ways. I always want to be better for her, make smarter decisions and improve every aspect of my life. I am so grateful to have her and she is my world. I just want her to be happy and loved. I don't want her to grow up with self doubt or self hate. Every bad day I have, or every tough decision I make is because I look at the bigger picture and see how it would effect her.2 -
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Pain. Pain is my greatest motivator. I remind myself of the pain in my knees and feet. How difficult it was to get up off the floor and pulling my shoulders out of whack and hurting my wrists from the extra weight. The strain of my weight was pain. Your deepest pain will motivate you to grow into your best self. If you lose sight of what it took to get here, all of the hard work...you can start coming undone in the blink of an eye. Your mind falls back on autopilot and you have to start all over again. That pain motivates me.2
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My younger brother, who is on the autism spectrum. I know that he’s very happy, and that inspires me (also on the spectrum) to try and be happy, too!
Also, he’s lost over 70 pounds, and that’s inspiring to me since he used to eat much more (and more junk food) than he does now! He also gets lots of exercise.3 -
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George Burns! That cat smoked cigars, drank whiskey and chased woman and lived to be a hundred! Now that's a role model right there!
I also get motivation from my knowing that I am an example to my family as well as to the dozens of youth that I coach. Most of them know what I have had to overcome and yet they see me pushing myself to the next level.
Knowing that I am a role model to them is all the motivation that I need.
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I’m not cryin, it’s just been raining on my faceinvisiblewoman5 wrote: »@CaptainFantastic01 You are a great young man. I think you are one of the good ones. And I like you! (just don't tell anybody, because then my inbox is gonna be flooded with people asking if I like them too, and I'm gonna have to say yes and people will find out I'm not really super mean)
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DeadliftsAndSprinkles wrote: »George Burns! That cat smoked cigars, drank whiskey and chased woman and lived to be a hundred! Now that's a role model right there!
I also get motivation from my knowing that I am an example to my family as well as to the dozens of youth that I coach. Most of them know what I have had to overcome and yet they see me pushing myself to the next level.
Knowing that I am a role model to them is all the motivation that I need.
I hope he didn't chase women while Gracie was still alive
No she was the love of his life and from everything I've read his world revolved around her.1 -
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To be honest all of you inspire me. Some inspire to be a better person in general. Some inspire me to to push harder towards my goals. Some inspire me to be a better mom/friend/daughter.
Then a few of you inspire me to never be like you. You select few have shown me who I definitely do not want to be. So in essence you all have inspired me in some sort of way.
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My husband motivates me by example because he's excellent with his high activity level, positive attitude, and healthy cooking/healthy eating.
In a backward way, I am very motivated by seeing other people (especially my age) fail at their health, fitness & weight loss efforts. I know that's kind of messed up and crazy. I truly do not WANT them to fail. But when I watch someone get all skinny and/or fit and then their results are gone in a year, it motivates me to stay on the path I am on. I don't want to be that person and it's extremely important for me to remember that I COULD fail after coming a long way just like some others.1 -
Avocado_AS5 wrote: »My 2 daughters, ages 10 and 14. I didn't grow up with any positive examples of what it's like to be healthy and active. I grew up hearing constant criticism of my own body as well as pretty much any other woman whether they were celebrities on tv or people in my own life. Every flaw was criticized. I cannot tell you how deep that damage is and how long I've held onto it. Telling an 11 year old girl that her ankles are "too thick" and that she is going to have flabby bat wing arms is unacceptable.
I've made a very conscious effort to not criticize myself out loud in front of my daughters or ever mention their bodies. I am trying to show them by example that a healthy lifestyle is more important than the size of their jeans. There's been days when I was tired and didn't want to go for a run, and my daughters will literally bring me my shoes and say "Let's go to the track mom. Even if we just do 1 mile". My hope for them is that they see that beauty isn't simply physical, and that their worth isn't defined by how big their thighs are or how pretty their faces are.
This is great, Mel! Thanks for the laughs and being awesome!2 -
Finding_Strength wrote: »My mom and my daughter motivate me. My mom is my best friend, we share a special bond, she was with me during chemo, she was with me when I had my daughter and she was with me during my latest surgery. I have never heard her utter one negative word about her appearance or her body. She loves the way she looks in the mirror, every wrinkle, every grey hair and every part of her body. She wants to get fitter so she can be around for my daughter and keep up with her. I always look for her guidance. She motivates me to be a better person and more accepting. She does not judge nor does she tell me I told you so.
My daughter motivates me in so many ways. I always want to be better for her, make smarter decisions and improve every aspect of my life. I am so grateful to have her and she is my world. I just want her to be happy and loved. I don't want her to grow up with self doubt or self hate. Every bad day I have, or every tough decision I make is because I look at the bigger picture and see how it would effect her.
Generational motivation is the best!!! Love it!1 -
Mine isn’t as sentimental, but my buddies I run Spartans and other mud runs with motivate me. Two other veterans and an old college buddy. We try to stay active as we turn into old men....3
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My kids (because i want to be around longer for them and because they hate that i dont get in the floor with them anymore)
My boyfriend (because i want to be healthy and around a long time to enjoy time with him.)2
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