HELP!!! Need Motivation.

AmyBecky74

Last november I reached my goal weight and since then I have gained about 20 lbs back and no longer fit in my new clothes I was so excited about buying. I thought maybe if i put up some motivational quotes around my house that might help me. What is your favorite motivational quote?

Ian_Stuart

"For in everything that men do the body is useful; and in all uses of the body it is of great importance to be in as high a state of physical efficiency as possible. Why, even in the process of thinking, in which the use of the body seems to be reduced to a minimum, it is matter of common knowledge that grave mistakes may often be traced to bad health.

And because the body is in a bad condition, loss of memory, depression, discontent, insanity often assail the mind so violently as to drive whatever knowledge it contains clean out of it. But a sound and healthy body is a strong protection to a man, and at least there is no danger then of such a calamity happening to him through physical weakness: on the contrary, it is likely that his sound condition will serve to produce effects the opposite of those that arise from bad condition. And surely a man of sense would submit to anything to obtain the effects that are the opposite of those mentioned in my list.

Besides, it is a disgrace to grow old through sheer carelessness before seeing what manner of man you may become by developing your bodily strength and beauty to their highest limit. But you cannot see that, if you are careless; for it will not come of its own accord.”
--Socrates

It is a little long for the wall, though. I like this paraphrased version better:
http://i.imgur.com/tJSCP.jpg

_Elainee

Remember this is a lifestyle change. Everybody says that but it's really true. Who cares if you gained back 20 pounds? You have your whole life and right now to lose those again! I think it would be helpful to give yourself goals like before. You can still work towards better fitness even if you hit your "goal" weight like running a 5k in a certain time, mastering a new sport ect.
I have a signed autograph from my hero telling me best of luck.

Ian_Stuart

Remember this is a lifestyle change. Everybody says that but it's really true. Who cares if you gained back 20 pounds? You have your whole life and right now to lose those again! I think it would be helpful to give yourself goals like before. You can still work towards better fitness even if you hit your "goal" weight like running a 5k in a certain time, mastering a new sport ect.
I have a signed autograph from my hero telling me best of luck.

This is spot on! Now that you have the weight you wanted, see what your body is capable of! Run, lift, fight, dance, climb! Reaching your goal weight isn't a destination in and of itself. Just the milestone you have to approach before you can really start to live your life!

AmyBecky74

Thanks guys. I liked what you all had to say.

Jagreene62

I like to remember my "WHY"....for me it is my special needs son!! I have to be here for him forever!! I don't have a choice to overeat or to not workout!! He is my "WHY"!! :flowerforyou:

tequila09

Once you control your mind you can conquer your body.