Motivate me!

I'm calling out for some motivation friends. Haven't worked out in days due in part to ovarian pains and in part lack of interest. I'm a dog walker, so getting about a solid hour of walking in today, but could use some motivation getting my tush to the gym for some weights. I've taken it easy for days (still walking/ working), but can't seem to dig deep lately. Please send your most motivating line. Thanks all!
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  • lizarddev
    lizarddev Posts: 100 Member
    Its better to look back on life and say: "I cant believe I did that" than to look back and say: "I wish I did that".. There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.
  • toughmudderMN
    toughmudderMN Posts: 129 Member
    -To achieve something you’ve never had before, you must do something you’ve never done before.

    -Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.

    -You want results, then train like it
  • Eric_DeCastro
    Eric_DeCastro Posts: 767 Member
    -To achieve something you’ve never had before, you must do something you’ve never done before.

    -Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.

    -You want results, then train like it

    need this. thanks.
  • shinkalork
    shinkalork Posts: 815 Member
    Go Go Go! :wink:

    Do your best and forget the rest!
  • skullshank
    skullshank Posts: 4,323 Member
    do you want this?

    if so, you should already be motivated.
  • Ilikelamps
    Ilikelamps Posts: 482 Member
    youre hot
  • dianalee9
    dianalee9 Posts: 134 Member
    <<<
    profile pic
  • tambam69
    tambam69 Posts: 270 Member
    You can feel sore tomorrow or
    You can feel sorry tomorrow

    YOU CHOOSE


    When you feel like quitting, think about why you started....
  • Tacticalmedic13
    Tacticalmedic13 Posts: 26 Member
    No one conquers the world by sitting on the sofa
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    do you want this?

    if so, you should already be motivated.
    exactly.
    none of us internet strangers are going to have any effect on you.

    either you'll get up and do something, or you won't.

    one of the two options is going to render positive results. You choose.
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
    Its better to look back on life and say: "I cant believe I did that" than to look back and say: "I wish I did that".. There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.

    LOVE THIS!
  • Rose6300
    Rose6300 Posts: 232 Member
    This is so corny (it's from The Biggest Loser) but it works for me. What have you done today to make you feel proud?
  • lkilton
    lkilton Posts: 105 Member
    The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.
    ROCK ON!!
  • spacelump
    spacelump Posts: 233 Member
    do you want this?

    if so, you should already be motivated.
    exactly.
    none of us internet strangers are going to have any effect on you.

    either you'll get up and do something, or you won't.

    one of the two options is going to render positive results. You choose.

    False. The motivation of those who chose to reply and send positive, encouraging thoughts did have an effect. Thanks to all you who shared mantras and quotes and compliments. I really do appreciate it and have towed myself to the gym, where I currently am. Being a badass isn't going to happen on its own. Back to it!
  • trogalicious
    trogalicious Posts: 4,584 Member
    do you want this?

    if so, you should already be motivated.
    exactly.
    none of us internet strangers are going to have any effect on you.

    either you'll get up and do something, or you won't.

    one of the two options is going to render positive results. You choose.

    False. The motivation of those who chose to reply and send positive, encouraging thoughts did have an effect. Thanks to all you who shared mantras and quotes and compliments. I really do appreciate it and have towed myself to the gym, where I currently am. Being a badass isn't going to happen on its own. Back to it!
    we didn't make the choice for you.
    you did.
    be proud of that.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    go move your fat lazy *kitten*!!
  • Blacklance36
    Blacklance36 Posts: 755 Member
    If you do what you have always done you will get what you have always got.
  • Ruth4111gut
    Ruth4111gut Posts: 289 Member
    get up an move,move move
  • subsonicbassist
    subsonicbassist Posts: 117 Member
    go move your fat lazy *kitten*!!
    This is what works for me!!!! Too bad it's an off day... maybe I'll get in some light cardio :)
  • spacelump
    spacelump Posts: 233 Member
    go move your fat lazy *kitten*!!

    Ay, ay! This is the abusive motivation I benefit from. ;) Thanks all! Still using this thread as motivation today.
  • TFaustino67
    TFaustino67 Posts: 551 Member
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  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    do you want this?

    if so, you should already be motivated.

    Yup.
  • wibutterflymagic
    wibutterflymagic Posts: 788 Member
    Only you can motivate yourself. Do you want a better life or not? If you do then get off your butt and just do it. The first step is the hardest but gets easier the more steps you take.
  • zyxst
    zyxst Posts: 9,149 Member
    do you want this?

    if so, you should already be motivated.
    exactly.
    none of us internet strangers are going to have any effect on you.

    either you'll get up and do something, or you won't.

    one of the two options is going to render positive results. You choose.

    False. The motivation of those who chose to reply and send positive, encouraging thoughts did have an effect. Thanks to all you who shared mantras and quotes and compliments. I really do appreciate it and have towed myself to the gym, where I currently am. Being a badass isn't going to happen on its own. Back to it!

    If you need someone to treat you like crap to motivate you, go watch anything with Jillian Michaels in it.

    I'm one of those weirdos who can self-motivate.
  • elonpat
    elonpat Posts: 1
    I am 5'2 294lbs and I will get this weight off. I am 25 and let me be your motivation cause if I can do it, you can too
  • donohoe4
    donohoe4 Posts: 76 Member
    -To achieve something you’ve never had before, you must do something you’ve never done before.

    -Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.

    -You want results, then train like it

    Love these and "I'm not telling you it's going to be easy, I'm telling you it's going to be worth it" is one of my favorites!
  • white__wizard
    white__wizard Posts: 22 Member
    It doesn't actually matter whether or not you feel like doing it. You do it in spite of not feeling like doing it.
  • spacelump
    spacelump Posts: 233 Member
    So I find a lot of the mentality around "if you really want this, you'd already be motivated" to be ridiculous. Is it a crime to need support in what is a physically and emotionally trying journey? Everybody loses motivation at times and like one poster said " you do it anyway". Totally. And I don't "need" anyone to treat me like crap to accomplish my goals. I've already hit my goal and did so without ever truly being overweight, but because I desired better health and a trimmer physique. I'm plenty capable and aware of this as I sit 17 lbs lighter.

    Here's an idea: if you have nothing helpful to add, comment elsewhere. Thank you for all the feedback otherwise. I really appreciate the majority MFP members and support.
  • spacelump
    spacelump Posts: 233 Member
    It doesn't actually matter whether or not you feel like doing it. You do it in spite of not feeling like doing it.

    Truth!
  • CipherZero
    CipherZero Posts: 1,418 Member
    I have kids older than you.

    I had open heart surgery seventeen weeks ago.

    I still hit the weights three days a week.

    I still run five days a week.

    You really want to be out-worked by my old *kitten*?