What keeps you going?

Vex3521

Honestly.... I hung this cute little dress I love where I can see it. It's haunting me when I wake up and go to sleep! Time does go quickly, I've been back a month so I'm really pushing myself to meet goals I set. I am annoyed and angry I am not where I Should be on my workout program. I said I was going to start 1 Nov and then changed it worried I was going to shock myself too much and get sick or would be going too hard too fast so I held off. I lost almost 15lbs just changing my portion sizes and minding my carbs (calories over usually isn't my problem) and just said "that's it you're starting".

Had I just done it 28days ago I'd be coming up on my first 1/3 check in and taking new pictures. Instead I'm on day 3 and pushing to hit day 10. I'm sore but I haven't felt this great in a long time! That's keeping me going. I know I'll feel even better when I can fit my dress and have it look good

billymacintosh

for me I think it's having the bigger picture ie end goal in my mind but at the same time congratulating myself on the small goals/losses I achieve along the as well as remembering how less healthy I felt at my biggest weight. 5Ibs will become the next 5Ibs and so on. Any loss is a loss and should be viewed as an achievement and if you're feeling weak or needing extra support there will always some available on MFP. Keep going, you're doing great

kristieshannon

I keep clothing a size or two under what I currently can wear. It is so exciting to keep trying them on from time to time and finally fit in to them! I've dropped from a size 26 jean to a 16 and it feels great. I've currently got a pair of size 14 and a pair of size 12 jeans waiting for me.

I also agree with those who say their increased physical abilities motivate them. I've gone from barely being able to walk a mile, to being able to walk a half marathon, and am now prepping to runa 5K. When I have a "down" day I remind myself of these things and it gives me the power to keep on working.

lmckillo

I just take it one pound at a time.

CherylP67

The weight dropping off keeps me going, how I look and feel keeps me going. It's easy to keep going when you see results. I had a 10 week stall over the last part summer and it was harder to keep going. Logging in here daily, talking to MFP buddies, helped keep me going when I needed the motivation.

moya_rargh

Knowing that there is someone that wants to see me fail is what keeps me going. I am not going to give that person the satisfaction of seeing me fail.

I agree with this. Lots!

_tam_

Oxygen...

tricksee

What keeps me going is the knowledge that quitting never works. EVER.

kariplz

What keeps me going is the knowledge that quitting never works. EVER.

This. You are completely right. When you quit, sometimes you just start over if you're fortunate enough to not have fallen even more behind. Thank you for reminding of this.

moya_rargh

What keeps me going is the knowledge that quitting never works. EVER.

Very much this! I'm now motivated by the fact that I'm deemed a repulsive dweeb by women, so I'm going to get in shape to prove them wrong and certainly not to seek their approval!

lilalief

wanting to look slim(mer) when moving to Paris in January!

malabosanka

good for you!

MisterDerpington

Women and money. (I'm not exaggerating to say that there is job discrimination against the morbidly obese).

TamaraKat

I found it tough to get into exercising but then started getting to know people at the gym and I started getting addicted to fitness and health. The people there keep me motivated as does everyone on here as well as my goals!

trisH_7183

I think what helps me is instead of looking at the amount I have to lose/lost as a number is looking at it as a percentage to goal. What helps you stay motivated?

Sometimes trying to tackle the entire beast at once can be overwhelming. What I am doing is to set interim goals for myself. For example, I have about 4 lbs to lose until I hit my interim goal. Once there, I set another goal that eventually gets me to where I want to be.

I've lost over 80 lbs this way.

This

Danimri84

Watching the number on the scale drop.
Not having a damn thing to wear because everything I own is huge.
The compliments from people, "Wow you look fantastic!" "How much have you lost?!?"
Having less self-hatred than ever.
The desire for my body to be as hot as my face lol.
And, I've been lucky. I've lost 49 lbs in just about 4 months. I have zero willpower, so the instant gratification thing started me off and kept me going, and now that the rate of loss is slowing just a bit, I'm finding it easier to accept than if I would have started off and only lost a pound a week.
I've got 40-45 lbs to go, and I know I can do it.

Emms86xx

What helps me is instead of looking at the big number I need to lose, I break it into smaller numbers. 1kilo a weight as opposed to losing 22 kilos

seed_of_wonder

i look at pictures of where i want to be and that definitely helps.

F00LofaT00K

I'm in this for the long run. I can't wait to reach my goal wait and I'm an impatient person... but I want to be healthier anyway. Stopping now won't get me to a healthier place and DEFINITELY won't make me smaller. When I feel discouraged or really want to stray off my calorie plan, I keep reminding myself that one day I'll be totally used to this and those feelings will go away. SOMEDAY in a few months I'll be a healthy weight but only if I stick with it. I'm surprised by how easy this is for me.

MzzFaith

Motivation

rileyhall00

Yeah. like yourself small goals motivated me. I was originally 237lbs. and now 196lbs. Each goal was about 10lbs. A bit thing for me was hitting 99kgs (218lbs), because it was double digits.! It took me 4-5moths to come this far. I never thought about the time and effort to get what I wanted, only the reward. I think that is what keep me on the straight and narrow.

Plus my nike attitude now, JUST DO IT,

iLOVEbabySARA13

For me, it varies on the day.

Sometimes I keep on pushing because I know its best for my daughter. I'm all about leading by example, and I want to be able to run around with her outside and keep up with her and my husband. I also know that losing this weight and getting healthy is something I need to do before I get pregnant again. I lost 50 pounds before I got pregnant the first time so my baby could have the best healthy start I could give her. I won't settle for anything less for my second.

Sometimes I keep going for spiritual reasons. My grandfather, the most amazing relative I've ever had, passed away, yet I still want to make him proud of the person I am. I want him to see me make better choices regarding my health than him, so I'm not gone at 68 like he was, after being sick as hell for a decade.

And sometimes I keep on keepin' on for the vain reasons. To be hot as hell and make the skank that thinks she can get my husband even more jealous than she already is. Cause its funny. :P

teamAmelia

My progress keeps me going, and the fact that I don't want to start over again in a few days, weeks, or months keeps me going (primarily the latter).

uconnwinsnc

I watched my grandfather slowly die from Alzheimer's. I don't want that to happen to me. I want to be as healthy as I can and I want to die knowing that I lived my life as best as possible (no matter when I die.)

airdiva1

What keeps me going is three things. The shame that I feel, the pain that I suffer due to my weight, and not being able to enjoy my travels as much due to my weight.
I will admit that I gotten to the point that I was ashamed of myself. I used to love taking photos,but when I saw how obese I was in pictures, no longer the case. When going somewhere or at family gatherings, I would take the photos or hide somewhere. Never placed a photo on FB either. I also got to the point hating to shop for clothes. Hated going into a store and praying that the 3X would fit and maybe, just maybe, it would look cute. Going shopping with others who could pick out alot of items,while I would head to the purses or shoes to be able to somewhat enjoy myself.
The pain that men just look through you like nothing. Being the purse holder and trying to look like I'm enjoying myself. Not recalling the last time someone ask me out or for my phone number.
But the biggest reason, I love to travel! But my weight was at a point where I couldn't really enjoy. I went to Peru and visited Machu Picchu in April. While I loved the trip, I couldn't fully enjoy myself because of my weight. It was so hard to walk the hilly sites, While on a tour in the Scared Valley, I was too tired to enjoy several of the sites. I wanted to hike the Inca trail, but not able to do so. Too heavy to zipline or go horseback riding also hurt. Flying and asking for a seat belt ext, seeing the look of "I hope she's not sitting next to me" look when going to my seat.
The times when I don't feel like walking or when first starting my new outlook wanting to eat something fried and salty, I go to that hurt and pain. That gets me through.
The way I got into my weight loss may not work for everyone, but it does for me. I know it took years to get this heavy and not looking to be small in a month or two. I know that a size 4 or 6 will not be for me. Due to my body, I know that being a 10 or 12 is a goal.
But I know in the end, the changes that I'm making will let me live longer and enjoy life! That's why in 2016 I'm heading to Chile and doing a five day hike on the "W" trail at Torres del Paine, going horseback riding and ziplining. And will post pictures of myself!

CharisSunny

F**K Motivation its overated...

Sheer Will and Determination

I like you.
It isnt hallmark, but I like it.