What is your motivation?

staceyseeger

Lotsa things:

"If I blow it off today, I'm setting back my progress. That makes the last few days a waste, and will force me to work hard for a few more to get back to where I am today."

"I don't want these new jeans, that fit me very well, to get snug on me."

"The number on the scale has been dropping. I don't wanna see that number go back up tomorrow."

"I'm running outta extra calories on my MFP thingamajigger. I'd better go burn some so I can eat more later."

"I can blow off a workout (or eat that garbage) and enjoy it for 30 minutes or so, but how will I fell in those 30 minutes? I'll feel like dookie for doing what I did. I'm gonna hit the gym (or eat something healthy) instead and be proud of myself instead for the rest of the day."

But the one that works most of all:

"The scenery in the gym is better than the scenery in my office."

Love it! :drinker: :drinker: :drinker:

Mine is constantly looking at pictures before this Lifestyle change - definitely don't want to go back!

oneIT

It used to be the mirror but now its the energy and happiness I have when I am working out regularly.

magiale05

Motivation is a very individual kind of thing. Sure, there are some that are universal such as looking better, feeling better and all that. But, I think the motivations that really work are the ones that you have a personal connection with. My motivation is my daughter. I really want to set a positive example of a woman with a healthy self-esteem and attitue towards herself and her body. Plus, I just don't want to be the "fat" mom and embarrass her. You've just gotta find that inner motivation, the one that drags your booty to the gym or wherever you exercise. I know sometimes that's hard to do, lord knows it's taken me forever to find it, but you can do it!

Melis25Fit

I want to be healthy, first and foremost.
I want to be inspirational to others, showing them what hard work and dedication can do for someone!
I want to feel good- light and energetic, not bogged down by weight.
I want to look good, I want the curves in the right spots, and a flat tummy. I want to turn heads and be proud when I look in the mirror.

Some days are hard. Even after 3 years of this lifestyle, I still mess up. It's a forever thing. This lifestyle is not just a diet. It takes time. You will fall of, you will eat a little more some weeks than others. But having the tools, resources and willpower just makes it that easier to keep going. Pick yourself up when you have a bad day, and remember you are worth it.

JeSuisPrest

What keeps me on track is how good I feel after losing some weight. I like what I see in the mirror, I am worth this effort!! I feel good, less tired and look better!

Aiciled123

Well, my motivation is that I can't afford to go buy new clothes. So I'm going to have to reverse my holiday slide and start over again today. I figure if I can lose instead of gain, I can stay in my current size pants. One or two more pounds and I'll exceed the load limit on them. So avoiding clothing failure and public embarassment is another motivator for me.

Firebird_Rising

Revenge.

(Kidding!)

I was sick of feeling the way that I was, no energy, or motivation. Ever tightening clothes that I was replacing on a yearly basis. That feeling of being the big guy in the room when I walk in and feeling like I was being judged with every look.

It's a fire that burns like never before inside of me, like the phoenix that my name is inspired from.

I want to be healthy and be happy, and this time, I KNOW I can do it!

_hesmy19dhero

All responses are great. I LOVE quotes, so those are nice, too.

Remember - this is for everybody. I've lost 14 lbs in a month, so that's PLENTY motivation for me to keep going.

MPwife10

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Those little ladies are my motivation...I want to be healthy for them. Another motivation is my deployed husband...I want to see his jaw drop when I pick him up from the airport for R&R in April.