Motivational tips?

egust01
egust01 Posts: 19
edited September 20 in Motivation and Support
Hi everyone! I was just wondering if we could share some motivational tips that really work for you? I've been doing pretty well for the past few days (ate 1 too many Reese's minis last night) but I really want to make sure each day I wake up wanting to get healthy and feel good!

Anys tips or tricks that really work for you? Please share!

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  • Mommy08
    Mommy08 Posts: 73 Member
    Do NOT beat yourself up at your workouts because you think you are "fat" or "lazy". I had the hardest time with that. I was sooo mean to myself!! And that made it even harder. Now i really do appreciate everything that my body does and is capable of. it's an amazing feeling and you actually will start to push yourself harder!!! I love it! Hang in there and hope this might have helped :)
  • SarahBethS
    SarahBethS Posts: 29 Member
    I played around with Paint and used a not so flattering picture of myself and pasted the words, "So do you REALLY want to eat that, Sarah?" across it so every time I get the urge to give in to an unhealthy craving or not work out, I look at that picture and it's aaaaaall the motivation I need lol
  • ractayjon
    ractayjon Posts: 365
    My top 3 motivators:
    1. the bathing suit and pair of jeans that I used to fit into and dont anymore
    2. the energy that my husband has to keep going all day and keep up with the kids - which Im lacking
    3. learning that I can control my behavior, that I can win over the food and that I can be a thinner me -- the day to day "winning" over myself has been a HUGE motivator
    Oh and 4. MFP.com!
  • melbhall
    melbhall Posts: 519
    I need motivation too! I do have a tip that helps me...

    When I lift weights/ do squats and lunges, I like to be in front of a mirror to watch the body part I'm working. I think about how strong that part is getting. Normally I would beat myself up for having big thighs (always have, even when thin) but now I look at them and think about how strong my legs are!

    Looking at this site several times a day provides a lot of motivation. Seeing others post about meeting goals and getting in workouts makes me want to work harder. I did some strength training earlier but stopped because my 7 month old was crying. He has not settled down and I'm doing to head to the basement for a little cardio. I have NO EXCUSE not too. My health is more important than any housechores and tv shows!

    Just remember YOU CAN DO THIS!!! Every little bit helps!
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