May I ask how you guys do it?

ZeroWoIf · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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_ · August 2012

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 · August 2012

Bump

4skylarandmia · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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

LeotaD · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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

invictus8 · August 2012

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

orkilatrish · August 2012

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 · August 2012

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