What pushes you to continue?

keonwlsn

What is your reason for working out, dieting, ect???

laceygaywilson

I wanna be my best me for my two girls!!!!

keonwlsn

@laceygaywilson that’s sweet

Sheisinlove109

When I was much bigger I was invisible. 154lbs lighter, people call me the “mayor” of my chain gym because I know everyone. I keep a smile and determination on my face and prove I can accomplish my goals to myself. It benefits everyone around you. That feels sooo good. Being able to lift people by just being who you are.

PALMINADALESSANDRO

My friends...my kids...MY LIFE....

keonwlsn

@sunsweet77 wow congrats that is really good.

keonwlsn

@PALMINADALESSANDRO that’s the way to do it!!

88olds

Frankly, at this point, I don’t really push all that hard. I run mostly on habits.

But I stick around on these message boards as a reminder to not take my eye off of the ball. Fact is, even as a long time maintainer, I could easily start eating or drinking a few extra calories per day. And pretty soon those little extras would start showing up on the scale. Do that long enough and it’s a problem.

It’s not so much pushing but nudging myself along.

keonwlsn

@88olds 👍🏽👏👏👏

Terytha

I am so tired of hating myself.

But also, I'm tired of being sick. I've only lost a tiny bit of what I need to lose and I cough 90% less often.

Commander_Keen

Revenge Body

cheryldumais

Honestly, absolute terror of gaining it back, lol. I never want to be that person again. That keeps me honest and logging even in maintenance.

jseams1234

Habit and a dose of OCD... I have long stretches where I really don't want to get to the gym and the last thing I want to do is move heavy assed weights around. However, I'm always happy/satisfied when I'm done. I also have my wife to consider. She basically goes when I go and when there are days where other obligations or illness prevent me from working out - she won't either. I motivate her and she motivates me. Having a workout partner really does help.

bionicpuffy

Theoldguy1 wrote: »

I want to be able to be able to live unassisted until the day I die.

This is one big one for me, too. I know health and mobility can be a complex issue, but seeing my dad have so many medical issues- especially those exacerbated by lack of exercise and poor diet- is a big motivator. Do not want to go down the same path.

InspectorRed

I'm working on a better me for myself first, but also I want to be sexy for my husband.....I know he loves me but I want to also know that he finds me attractive.

whmscll

I’m getting older and I can’t afford expensive healthcare for avoidable health issues, a lot of which come with age. Plus I love being strong and looking good.

Kimmotion5783

I want to be the best version of myself that I possibly can be.

NCK96

Fitting into my clothes again, feeling and looking stronger, wanting to be more active and stay active as I age. Like sunsweet77 I was invisible when I was larger. It's amazing and a little sad to see how much better I'm treated when I'm not a short, overweight, middle-aged woman. (Still short and and middle-aged, just no longer invisible!)

Megan_smartiepants1970

I am on a mission to reverse this type II diabetes that I was recently diagnosed with and to lose weight so I can be a healthy version of myself and be around to see my beautiful daughter(she is 13 right now) grow up to be an amazing adult

jo_nz

To stick it to certain people in my life who told me I can't do it!
I hate being told what I can and can't do.

Plus I want to be healthy for many years to come. My mum has recently developed a few conditions that are associated with being overweight. I am so scarily like her in many ways, and I want to do my best to avoid a few of these similarities.

jljshoe1979

Well, I'm coming up on the ten year anniversary of when I was diagnosed with a type cancer where I would need daily medication pretty much to live (its a pill and kinda like a small dose of chemo every day). Along with the diagnosis, I lost a job I enjoyed, the chance to physically ever have a child, and continuing to go back to school just didn't make sense physically/financially (even though it was important to me). Needless to say, I was in a rotten place physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Even being sick every day I gained weight because at that time, I didn't care about what I ate (like I didn't eat a lot, but every choice was a poor food choice). The first babystep I made after the diagnosis was to simply sit outside on the porch (couldn't be far away from a bathroom.) That led to me walking 1-2 laps around the small part of backyard with my dogs for company (couldn't afford the gym). Fast-forward to today, I workout as well as I can because my daughter, who I was blessed enough to adopt a few years ago, needs me to be as healthy as I can be as an example/caretaker for her. I'm
also motivated because it helps greatly with my mental/emotional well being. I can't workout as much as I would like, but I wanted to post all this for anyone who may be hurting today - you really don't know what tomorrow may bring...start small when you can and don't give up the fight. There are unforeseen victories yet to be won!! 💜

Jamie2663

I want to stop hiding from the camera. I don't want to lose my ability to be active with my kids and I want them to be proud of me

ms_maruska

jljshoe1979 wrote: »

Well, I'm coming up on the ten year anniversary of when I was diagnosed with a type cancer where I would need daily medication pretty much to live (its a pill and kinda like a small dose of chemo every day). Along with the diagnosis, I lost a job I enjoyed, the chance to physically ever have a child, and continuing to go back to school just didn't make sense physically/financially (even though it was important to me). Needless to say, I was in a rotten place physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Even being sick every day I gained weight because at that time, I didn't care about what I ate (like I didn't eat a lot, but every choice was a poor food choice). The first babystep I made after the diagnosis was to simply sit outside on the porch (couldn't be far away from a bathroom.) That led to me walking 1-2 laps around the small part of backyard with my dogs for company (couldn't afford the gym). Fast-forward to today, I workout as well as I can because my daughter, who I was blessed enough to adopt a few years ago, needs me to be as healthy as I can be as an example/caretaker for her. I'm
also motivated because it helps greatly with my mental/emotional well being. I can't workout as much as I would like, but I wanted to post all this for anyone who may be hurting today - you really don't know what tomorrow may bring...start small when you can and don't give up the fight. There are unforeseen victories yet to be won!! 💜

Thank you for sharing this.

fiddletime

I’m 64 and want to be fit and active for years to come. Like others, I want to be self sufficient in my older years. This keeps me exercising and it helps me to get back on track when my weight slips up.

neugebauer52

Because I can! Now is the time to do something entirely for myself - be totally selfish, do what's good for me, for my mind, my body. Not being accountable to anyone else, not responsible for anyone else, just doing something for a healthier self.

SisterSueGetsFit

The plain and simple fact I'm not where I want to be.

keonwlsn

@Terytha that’s good keep it going you got it!!! @Commander_Keen 💯 @cheryldumais that’s encouraging!!! @Theoldguy1 that’s a good goal

_faedreamer

My wife, mostly. I got very sick a few years ago, weight and diet related, and I realized if I kept going the way I was, I'd probably not have near as much time with her as I wanted. It took a while for me to figure out what worked for me to control my health issues and start to get my weight under control, but I finally have and I'm determined we will eventually celebrate our fiftieth anniversary cause I plan to live to be at least 83!

TanyaHooton

My father died of cardiovascular disease, and my biomarkers aren't great. I also had a taste of what poor health looks like when my back suffered a long-term injury and there were times where I was suicidal (I'm fine now) thinking about continuing to live that way forever. So now I do what it takes to stave off mortality.

keonwlsn

@jseams1234 that’s so nice teamwork. @bionicpuffy I understand and respect it. @InspectorRed you go girl!!! @whmscll I’m with you great reason. @Kimmotion5783 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️

keonwlsn

@NCK96 💯 now your not invisible. @Megan_smartiepants1970 that is soo cute.