May I ask how you guys do it?

Blessedmommy_2x

Set mini goals... Instead of large goals that seem like they are no where in site set goals in 5 -10 lb increments. Set weekly plans together that you hold yourself accountable to complete, for example: drink 100 ounces of water a day, exercise at least 30 minutes a day 6 days a week and stay under/at your calorie goal everyday... Then hold yourself responsible for following through with those goals. NO EXCUSES - sounds SO clichè but its the truth. One of the ways I was able to hit my goals/surpass them was I told myself, no excuses. When I set out to complete a workout, what I planned was what I did, I NEVER stopped early, or QUIT. My motto, if you are not at your goal, then YES its too soon to quit. Also - you get what you WORK for.

Heather_Rider

if you want it.. you will do it.

saraann4

Ughh, I hate working out. I just do. Can't stand it, but I still manage to put on my tennis shoes and do the damn thing. I seriously hate sweating. Afterwards though, is a completely different story. I just have to keep in the back of my mind that I will feel great afterwards.

spazz_face

I just got tired of doing nothing. Moaning about something I wasn't putting any effort in to fix. So I am fixing it, and I am not stopping it till I am where I want to be fitness, health, and weight wise. Once you get into a regular routine it becomes addictive, much like this website.

jkcrawford

Well said for a guy....

jerbear1962

Oh it's not an easy task...the one thing I do is I have to walk past a full length mirror everyday when I get up so I see what I need to work on that day. I know that sitting on the couch hasn't worked very well so I need to get out and do something. I have a dog to walk and I have a gut to lose...I know I can and will do it. The only way for it to happen faster is if I get out and do something. I wish you the best.

Shelgirl001

How do you guys get motivated? How do you guys get yourself to exercise everyday?

It's taken me a long time to find the motivation, In my case motivation can't be forced, something just snapped inside me. My new lifestyle is my new addiction. I try to get my work out done early cause by the end of day I am tired and don't feel like it.
I'm looking forward to my before and after photos. Picture yourself a year from now, how do you want to look / feel ?

Yeah, this! I had it with looking at pictures of myself and in the mirror and really not liking how I look. I also am sick of feeling like I am embarrassed to go and buy clothes in my size and to go out in public because I gained weight and it seemed to be not getting better but worse. I have to make time for me and my needs I decided, too. You can do it if you have something that really gets you. I want my youngest son(7) to be able to put his arms around my waist and reach all the way around without trying too hard in the next year.

purple_potion

I can't!! I absolutely HATE working out... and I know it's not as healthy, but I just eat less..

chrisdavey

I have a competition at the end of the week where I'll be squatting, benching & deadlifting in front of a group of people. Don't really want to look like a weakling

Oh & I prefer to use the term training than working out these days. Working out just seems like a term used to do generic exercises to lose weight. I'm training to be fit & strong.

halobender

In response to the OP, less 420 typically helps with the motivation ... works better for a reward, just make sure you're not still gasping for air or you could hurt yourself.

ZeroWoIf

I sometimes believe that when people ask this question is that they feel they have to do it. Which is fine but you can always put your mentality in third gear and start thinking of it as a way to prolong your health, live longer, and live happier. It makes me happy and it relieves my stress when I am working out and eating the foods that I love. I don't do it cause I have to but because is my lifestyle.

Capt_Apollo

frankly, you have to draw from something inside you. it can be anger at your current state, disappointment that you don't fit in the clothes you like, happiness that you got a compliment, jealousy of a friend that eats whatever they want and fits in the cool clothes, whatever. but if it doesn't come from inside of you, it'll never last, no matter how many motivating pictures you have on your facebook feed or pintrest wall.

Caroline244

Totally agree that I feel that my day isn't "complete" unless I work out. I also purchased a coctail dress I purchased YEARS ago that's been hanging in my closet with the tags still on it - it's a goal of mine to rock that dress when I lose the weight. One thing that helps keep me motivated, too, is varying my workouts between morning and evening, and type of workout. I find that classes help keep me moving because I feel like I am "answering to" the instructor, who knows to expect me, so if I don't show up, I feel extra guilty :-)

_Refried_

I just wanna get bigger and stronger, I actually look forward to the next workout so I can try and beat my previous one. I also consider it "my" time, I dont think about work, life, family, bills, or any other BS that is going on in my life.

dgarblik

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4skylarandmia

I get motivated when people start noticing I've lost weight and they give me sweet compliments, plus it helps me to walk with my neighbor, I usually need someone or my dog to walk with, as a last resort I have my I pod.

tship74

No matter how much I do not want to exercise I force myself to do it. After about 10 minutes into my workout I am glad I pushed myself.

Pebble321

For me there are four things that get me moving:
- finding something I enjoy. Surprising enough (to me!) this is running. I've discovered that I love it and it makes me feel good. Find what you like to do.
- having a goal. I've signed up for a number of races, usually about 4-6 months in advance. Then I have a program to follow and a I know i HAVE to do the training or I won't be able to race on the day.
- accepting that it is part of being healthy. Even if I don't feel like it, I usually go anyway because I know it makes a difference to my mental and physical health.
- being realistic. I'm not going to run every day , even though I enjoy it. So, I commit (to myself) to run 4 times a week and try to fit in a walk or other exercise on 1 or 2 of the other days. Rest days are important too.

WillUAre

Just don't like the extra lbs on me.
Plus triglyceride issue.

LeotaD

I love good food, but good food was slowly going to kill me. The more I began to exercise, the more I could eat, but the less hungry I felt. It's be a good cycle so far. Of course, the fact that my pants suddenly fit better and I can lift way more than I used to are always pluses.

Thechubbygrl

The only thing that keeps me motivated is God. I find on days when I'm not spending time with him I'm eating more and moving less. I know I should turn to him more when I'm being tempted but sometimes I want to be tempted! lol Give me the cake! But if it weren't for him I wouldn't be making any progress.

neverstray

As I age, I worry about my heart and my other inner body parts. I want to take care of myself. And I don't want my children growing up without their daddy. That is what motivates me, plus the chicks dig me. ;-)

rladd6421

i hate going to the gym and working out but i always feel sooo much better when i'm done. I usually only take 1-2 days off from working out a week. My motivation was really just to go to the renaissance faire in new york this year and look good in a wench outfit, but while doing it i thought may as well just get to a weight a i want and then maintain it. I only have 16lbs more to go and i look awesome in my wench outfit =D

Erindipitous

When I was in the exercise groove: I'd look at myself naked. That's really all it took. :P

invictus8

I see progress.... and I feel better! That's motivating for me.

orkilatrish

I'm liking my pedometer. My goal is 10,000 steps a day (minimum) and I will increase that as I get stronger and more fit. Bumming around the house I usually knock out about 2,000, then do the rest at the gym on a machine, go out dancing, take walks around the city I live in, grab a friend and go on gossiping walks to catch up with each other... etc. I am not sure how well this will work once winter kicks in and it's miserable outside, but for now, if I see I'm low on steps, I don't call it a night until I've hit my goal. This is a great way to quantify your work and it is really simple..

47Jacqueline

I made friends who help me stay motivated. I also don't starve myself and I follow m food program by eaating back all my exercise calories. I am losing a half to 1 pound a day so I donn't focus on the number

Jishmeister

Wanting to lose all this weight is my motivation. It's what drives me to log everything I eat, and its what drives me to walk/jog everyday.

ashesfromfire

I bought a really expensive, and really beautiful, dress in the size I want to wear.
i hung it on my wall and I have to look at it every single day.