What do you think about when you feel like giving up?

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  • igottaworkout
    igottaworkout Posts: 298 Member
    I have set myself a goal of loosing my 18lb by Christmas (or January 1st, 2013) :) This keeps me motivated because I really want to meet this goal.

    Being able to fit into clothes I used to wear 10 years ago is so amazing for motivation, I can't believe I didn't do this years ago. I used to believe that my body is just ruined from having kids.. but working out is doing wonders for me. I love how I don't carry an extra 9lb everywhere! I have so much more energy without my 9lb of fat holding me back. I wonder what it will be like with all of the extra weight gone.. I'll be like a kid again :) Running like the wind.. I can't wait!!
  • Amlong1977
    Amlong1977 Posts: 125 Member
    I also think about how far I've come & how much better I look & feel. My health is a major factor. I lost my little sister 15 days after her 31st birthday & lifestyle was a contributing factor. Even after that it took me a year to find my motivation. I also live the feeling of accomplishment after working out or fitting into a smaller size jean. I've come too far to go back now. I can't imagine walking around with another 93 lbs on me again. Exercise truly helps depression. Instead of turning to food, channel your energy into exercising & it's a double win. If I've had a bad day I'll jump on the elliptical & work off my stress. Not only do I feel more relaxed, but also proud of myself for doing that instead of eating. Looking at success stories on here is also a great motivator!
  • derekj222
    derekj222 Posts: 370 Member
    I've given up so many times in the past it's ridiculous....diet after diet. But finally something clicked and I stuck with it...so far down 43lbs is absolutely mind blowing to me....

    When I thinking about giving up, I think about:
    -how my body will looking so good further down the road
    -the possible relationships I could acquire after losing all this weight
    -I think I'm running a marathon in May and well that will be rally hard if I give up
    -my brother that I lost 10 years ago suddenly....he knew me as the little fat brother all my life, hopefully he is watching down upon what I am trying to become
    -being able to go into stores like H&M, American Eagle, and them have jeans that fit (they never carry over 36)
  • terra32903
    terra32903 Posts: 185 Member
    The hottie whose world I am going to rock when i have that confidence in myself back!
  • CandyDiehardBAMF
    CandyDiehardBAMF Posts: 41 Member
    My poor knees! I lost 35 lbs and the knee pain went away, recently gained back 10 and oh my do my knees feel that =( I'm so sorry knees.

    The awesome feeling of jean shopping this summer when I went from size 28 to 22. I had still been wearing 28's and they were baggy, so thought I'd go down to a 26. Those were loose, my mom went in search of a 24 and couldn't find one, brought me a 22 and I was like.... riiiiiiiight. I can't wait to have this feeling again with 20s, 18s, 16s...

    And omg what terra32903 said! =D

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