Finding my "why"

aquaiyz3
aquaiyz3 Posts: 4 Member
in Motivation and Support
I need to lose about 15 pounds to feel comfortable with myself. My trouble is that I can't find a "why" that motivates me. It used to be to get attention from guys...but I've been married for 8 years. I am not considered overweight so health concerns aren't motivating either. Any suggestions???

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  • RealWorldStrengthLLC
    RealWorldStrengthLLC Posts: 552 Member
    Is there anything you'd like to do that a lack of strength/fitness is preventing? Running a 10k? Rock climbing? A really tough hike? Anything you can think of to train for at all?
  • aquaiyz3
    aquaiyz3 Posts: 4 Member
    I just completed a triathlon on Sunday. Training for it really helped me stick to my physical goals but I didn't lose an ounce. Obviously diet needs some attention.
  • LeannJeffers
    LeannJeffers Posts: 486 Member
    I need to find my why as well...
  • mom23mangos
    mom23mangos Posts: 3,069 Member
    aquaiyz3 wrote: »
    I need to lose about 15 pounds to feel comfortable with myself. My trouble is that I can't find a "why" that motivates me. It used to be to get attention from guys...but I've been married for 8 years. I am not considered overweight so health concerns aren't motivating either. Any suggestions???

    That is your why.
  • cathipa
    cathipa Posts: 2,991 Member
    mom23mangos wrote: »
    aquaiyz3 wrote: »
    I need to lose about 15 pounds to feel comfortable with myself. My trouble is that I can't find a "why" that motivates me. It used to be to get attention from guys...but I've been married for 8 years. I am not considered overweight so health concerns aren't motivating either. Any suggestions???

    That is your why.

    Beat me to it
  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,953 Member
    Only you can find your why, but let me tell you I wish I had done something about my weight gain when it was 15 pounds or even 20 pounds compared to now where I still have 40 to go after losing 20+ already. The longer you put it off the harder and more of it there is.
  • tulips_and_tea
    tulips_and_tea Posts: 5,741 Member
    aquaiyz3 wrote: »
    I just completed a triathlon on Sunday. Training for it really helped me stick to my physical goals but I didn't lose an ounce. Obviously diet needs some attention.

    Well, that's impressive! Did you enjoy it? Will you do more? If so, your "why" is to drop a few pounds to be quicker and beat your previous time. I find fitness-related goals much more motivating than a number on the scale anyway.

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