Lack of Motivation

marissawhipple

I've started to slip back into old patterns and I'm having trouble finding all the motivation I had a couple months ago. What motivates you the most to stay healthy (diet, exercise)?

loumaag

Neither diet nor exercise motivates me; however, the answers to "Why I Want To Get In Shape" on my profile sums up my primary motivations. My secondary motivations are what I have listed in my profile about "My Inspirations" along with a visit to the "Success Stories" board here at MFP every couple of days.

To paraphrase the old Smokey the Bear idiom, Remember, only you can lose the weight.

Afterblue

I have developed habits. Some of the tips that have helped me.

1. I keep my exercise shoes and clothes in full view when I return home. If I need the extra boost, I will force myself to wear them.
2. I keep my weight and nutrition tracker fully visible on my fridge. That way I can remind myself of how far I have come and that discourages me from any self sabotage.
3. I do not allow any unhealthy foods in the house. That way even if I slip up, I didn't do it on something that was bad for me.
4. I reward myself for short term goals.
5. I have been known to talk myself up in the mirror. Or write in a journal.

Oh, and I supplement with caffeine.