How do you motivate yourself to lose weight or work out?

Mna808

I usually go on my iPhone and Google pictures of models with nice toned bodies. And then when I work out I glance at it once in a while.

Yes, it sounds creepy and stupid as hell but at least it works for me haha.

Prudiddy

I look at all the other skinny ladies! LOL

lady_in_weighting

i look at pictures of women with healthy toned bodies then adjust my workouts to how i think i can achieve the same look. (:

JonathonMars

Hmm, maybe I will try this with guys? But since I'm gay, not sure if it will have exactly the same effect...

shelbyfrootcake

I've yet to find anything that motivates me, so I'm going to trawl this thread for tips!

kepete

The scale motivates me ... I don't want to go back where I was!

Dave198lbs

the mirror

Bronx_Montgomery

The people at the gym. As creepy as it sounds I want people to stare at me the way I stare at them. I want to walk by and have tongues wagging. :laugh: :laugh:

missdaisy79

Sometimes all it takes is just grabbing a handful of the belly fat and shaking it hard, thinking to myself "life would be better without this stuff" and I can go work out.

Other times I have to be sore, hurting and aching from general wear and tear, and I think to myself "working out will make me feel more limber".

Sometimes it come easy, sometimes it is a real struggle.

sarahmoo12

I look at pictures of thin people too ! Also work out in from of a mirror or something that I can get a reflection of my self in lol

sarahmoo12

she is my motivation ! I wana look like Cameron Diaz
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=cameron+diaz+toned&um=1&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1280&bih=921&tbm=isch&tbnid=BlshDFV0JptVuM:&imgrefurl=http://munfitnessblog.com/how-to-build-body-like-cameron-diaz/&docid=SiW3wpIoEr98cM&imgurl=http://munfitnessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Cameron-Diaz-Toned-Arms-Bikini.jpg&w=450&h=370&ei=uIftT-qzEoeB8gP59NGbDQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=337&sig=117326355866847258423&page=1&tbnh=128&tbnw=159&start=0&ndsp=38&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:73&tx=35&ty=11

amanda_ataraxia

Sometimes all it takes is just grabbing a handful of the belly fat and shaking it hard, thinking to myself "life would be better without this stuff" and I can go work out.

Other times I have to be sore, hurting and aching from general wear and tear, and I think to myself "working out will make me feel more limber".

Sometimes it come easy, sometimes it is a real struggle.

This is exactly what I used to do!

It sounds mean and awful to do to myself, but it worked.
I would glance at the reflection in my iPhone and see a double chin- MOTIVATION right there!
I would focus on my fat jiggling when I ran and it made me push harder.
I also started doing some exercises in my sports bra and look down at my abs. It was motivation to push harder to get that fat OFF OF ME!

borichfan

In the bedroom where i have my Elliptical and other exercise machines, i have an 8x10 picture of me on the wall when i was slimmer. I lost 95lb. before and gained it all back, i want to be that slim again. When i am on the Elliptical, i am starring at that picture.

raige123

I see results and want to see more and more! My initial goal was just to get healthy ... now it's to compete in a body building show in 40 weeks! Keep reaching for the stars!

poedunk65

I want to develop a better self image. When i get on the scale and have even lost 1 pound, it makes me feel like I accomplished something.

cordianet

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/650289-rewards-vs-penalties

Mna808

she is my motivation ! I wana look like Cameron Diaz
http://www.google.co.uk/imgres?q=cameron+diaz+toned&um=1&hl=en&sa=X&biw=1280&bih=921&tbm=isch&tbnid=BlshDFV0JptVuM:&imgrefurl=http://munfitnessblog.com/how-to-build-body-like-cameron-diaz/&docid=SiW3wpIoEr98cM&imgurl=http://munfitnessblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/Cameron-Diaz-Toned-Arms-Bikini.jpg&w=450&h=370&ei=uIftT-qzEoeB8gP59NGbDQ&zoom=1&iact=rc&dur=337&sig=117326355866847258423&page=1&tbnh=128&tbnw=159&start=0&ndsp=38&ved=1t:429,r:1,s:0,i:73&tx=35&ty=11

I can't find my pictures but dayuum her body is nice.
I usually use this to get myself to eat more since I have a problem with under eating.
http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_10yYjoTIYE0/SxsVXJ_ajsI/AAAAAAAADKA/uvfaC1gy1KA/s400/Anorexic+woman.jpg

HopeEstheim

I usually go on my iPhone and Google pictures of models with nice toned bodies. And then when I work out I glance at it once in a while.

Yes, it sounds creepy and stupid as hell but at least it works for me haha.

i access www.weheartit.com and i search for some tags, such as ''skinny'', ''skinny girl'', ''skinny boy'', ''thinspo'' and I get inspired by those beautiful bodies, clothes and photographs. *-*
and also I try to eat healthier by googling nutrition info.

Mna808

I usually go on my iPhone and Google pictures of models with nice toned bodies. And then when I work out I glance at it once in a while.

Yes, it sounds creepy and stupid as hell but at least it works for me haha.

i access www.weheartit.com and i search for some tags, such as ''skinny'', ''skinny girl'', ''skinny boy'', ''thinspo'' and I get inspired by those beautiful bodies, clothes and photographs. *-*
and also I try to eat healthier by googling nutrition info.

Oohhh I want to use this sitee

BrandiH2007

I use a combination of all these things really, some days one thing works and not something else. I have a picture of me in my wedding dress next to my treadmill and I've chanted in my head "I'm coming after you" as I run because I am going after that body and making it even better.

Some times the scale helps, some times a loss makes me feel great and energizes me to do more and some times a gain makes me want to try harder.

I also like success stories, not just any tone body for me works, but some one I know has worked for that body, makes me feel like "if they can do it, so can I!"

I've also used an outfit I loved that didn't fit and hung it in front of my treadmill, makes me feel like I'm running towards something.