What keeps you motivated?

eve7166
eve7166 Posts: 218 Member
in Motivation and Support
I just had a one month slump (since starting at mfp) . I was just wondering how do you stay motivated?? I know once I have a bad day or two its like a slippery slope and soon as I know it Im off and gaining and scared to weigh myself again!
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  • eve7166
    eve7166 Posts: 218 Member
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  • Pipergirl2
    Pipergirl2 Posts: 25
    I would love some other opinions also, seem to be on a 2 week slump myself...need to get fired up again but not sure how.
  • JoolieW68
    JoolieW68 Posts: 1,879 Member
    The mirror :smile:

    That and I'm pretty stubborn and bull headed. Yep, I admit it.
  • vabrewer33
    vabrewer33 Posts: 185
    The image in the mirror should be enough to make me do a 180 but my love of food overrules and I struggle with that every.single.day :/
  • _the_feniks_
    _the_feniks_ Posts: 3,412 Member
    For the diet, its eating healthy as can be to set a good example for my children and to help so that I can stay around as long as they want me.

    For exercise, its hate, hurt and rage.
  • SteveO5198
    SteveO5198 Posts: 16
    Do you have any friends or family that are making this journey with you? I've tried to do this alone before and have failed miserably!! Luckily, I have my best friend getting healthy with me. There is no way I could do this without her. :)
  • lizard053
    lizard053 Posts: 2,344 Member
    You will have good days, you will have bad days. They happen to everyone! It's all about choosing the right path for you. Staying motivated is always the hardest part! Focus on your goals, and why you want to lose the weight. They should be your main source of motivation! Take pictures! Remind yourself where you came from. Save a "fat" outfit, and try it on every few months, and see how much smaller you truly are.
  • JanetLM73
    JanetLM73 Posts: 1,226 Member
    I went out and bought a new pair of jeans the other day, a couple sizes smaller. That keeps me motivated. I have a bigger pair hanging up in my closet to remind me every single day.
  • beckylawrence70
    beckylawrence70 Posts: 752 Member
    It's just become a lifestyle for me at this point, like waking up and going to sleep........
  • stunningalmond
    stunningalmond Posts: 275 Member
    The image in the mirror should be enough to make me do a 180 but my love of food overrules and I struggle with that every.single.day :/

    I could have wrote this myself!!
  • kellybean14
    kellybean14 Posts: 237 Member
    what keeps me motivated is knowing how angry i get with myself when i DON'T stick with it. the guilt i feel way overwhelms the annoyance i feel in consistently monitoring food/exercise.
  • lambertj
    lambertj Posts: 675 Member
    I want it so bad this time around. All the other times I only did it till it was "good enough" and then stopped but this time I want it all and being that I'm 46 I'm worried that this is my last chance to get it
  • simple82
    simple82 Posts: 23 Member
    My progress so far!
  • Fourmenandalady28
    Fourmenandalady28 Posts: 87
    One, my body. I started out 63 pounds heavier and my knees were soooo big they looked like moon pies. My legs reminded me of the yellow parking stumps. My thighs would rub raw walking from my car to my office. I can't go back to that. I tell myself that nothing I can put in my mouth is better than the way that I feel now about myself. I love that my self-esteem has improved, my body, my mind just my overall self.
  • FormerTurboKicker
    FormerTurboKicker Posts: 14
    Comin on here n meetin awesome people keep me goin.Some of ya'll make me lmao n some gimme motivational words.All n all,ya gotta do n not think about doin....just do it! :drinker: oops.....:noway: hee hee hee.
  • RedVelvetCurls
    RedVelvetCurls Posts: 304 Member
    Sometimes I catch my own reflection on my bedroom window when I'm getting changed, and I'm literally like "... ew."
  • manderson27
    manderson27 Posts: 3,510 Member
    I troll through the success stories with pics those people look so fantastic. Also I have a couple of amazing friends on here that give me a boost when I need it. It is hard to keep going, I am lazy and would find it so easy to slip back. But I just keep trying with my food even if I don't excercise much.
  • Nikkei24
    Nikkei24 Posts: 282 Member
    I just have to keep pushing myself. And everytime i fall off or slack i push myself to get back onto it. I'm doing it for me.
  • gwenmf
    gwenmf Posts: 888 Member
    The image in the mirror should be enough to make me do a 180 but my love of food overrules and I struggle with that every.single.day :/

    Thank you for posting that. The mirror WAS motivational, but I still struggled.....and am starting over.........appreciate your honesty.
  • kpittman0612
    kpittman0612 Posts: 84
    My family decided to get fit together so it's me, my mom, brother, and Sister in Law. My husband is an Ex Marine so he works out like crazy and about 80% of the time makes healthy food choices. It's good to surround yourself with motivating people but if you don't have someone to physically be with you to do that you always have US! :)

    It's a struggle but just remember your "WHY" and repeat it to yourself over and over again when you are wanting to quit during your workout or when you see something you know you shouldn't eat.
  • wisebadger53
    wisebadger53 Posts: 382 Member
    Motivation is inside of you, but when it starts to fade, ask your MFP friends for support and encouragement. The willingness to be held accountable by them - AND BY YOURSELF - is the key to gettng through those moments of weakness. Stay focused on your ultimate goals. Good luck!
  • ChrisDeb
    ChrisDeb Posts: 4
    Don't beat yourself up when you slip. Just start fresh with a new day.
  • Fourmenandalady28
    Fourmenandalady28 Posts: 87
    Don't beat yourself up when you slip. Just start fresh with a new day.

    I AGREE! This is a journey and some days are better than others.
  • monty619
    monty619 Posts: 1,308 Member
    the mirror keeps me motivated..

    funny thing is i had been a fat kid all of my life and when you start to see your body change and progress you never become satisfied and always want to become better... even though i may look better now when i was overweight my motivation increases because the dificulty to achieve the physique you desire becomes much greater.
  • LovingLisa2012
    LovingLisa2012 Posts: 775 Member
    im hoping to get back into the work force and i know at 300 pounds, i wont be of much use ( to many aches and pains just moving around the house) .. im heading to college in August and the field i chose will have me on my feet alot (pharmacy tech) and i am considering going back later to become a registered dietitian and who wants a 300 pound person telling them how to eat ?? :laugh:
  • eve7166
    eve7166 Posts: 218 Member
    "I AGREE! This is a journey and some days are better than others."

    I love this... I just cant let one bad day get out of hand... Im doing good now just dont want to lose focus again! :)
  • BreakfastSunFitness
    BreakfastSunFitness Posts: 16
    As of now bathing suite season is keeping me motivated. I want to feel better about myself at the beach. watching Biggest loser also motivates me. i use this quote as my mantra "Success trains Failure Complains"
  • Micahroni84
    Micahroni84 Posts: 452 Member
    A few things. I joined a local Biggest Loser contest with a woman that I know who is very motivated. We take fitness classes at the YMCA together so it's nice to have support. Also, just being thankful for my health. My 26 year old sister has recently been diagnosed with a dibilitating disease that keeps her from being able to excercise or really do any semi physical thing that she wants and she has always loved to excercise. I have come to feel like I am being ungrateful for the body I have when I don't treat it properly through healthy eating and excercise since I am more than capable of doing it.

    Constantly being aware of the heart disease that runs rampant on my father's side of the family, including my female cousin having a heart attack at age 25, reminds me to eat properly and excercise regularly as well.
  • cameralinds
    cameralinds Posts: 239

    For exercise, its hate, hurt and rage.

    Ditto. If I want to run for the sake of running, I can push out 3 miles or so, but if someone has pissed me off or I'm dealing with a stressful person or situation, I can pump out triple that number easy!
  • _AllieCat_
    _AllieCat_ Posts: 515 Member
    How I feel when I am NOT working out/eating cleanly is my biggest motivation. I crave that sharp minded and energetic feeling I get from living healthy.

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