Finding my "why"

aquaiyz3

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???

RealWorldStrengthLLC

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

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.

tirowow12385

You just listed your why in the first sentence.

LeannJeffers

I need to find my why as well...

mom23mangos

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

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

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

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.