Where do you find your motivation? What is your WHY?
Run4Me2Day
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I am trying to stay focused and motivated, but this time of year can sometimes be challenging. For me it is a matter of WHY am I doing this? My why is that I want to be a better person, phsically and mentally and I want be healthy! I work alot of hours.. about 53 a week and only get a day and a half off a week, so as you can see workouts can be challenging at times. Life sometimes gets in the way and I will adjust my rest days to help keep me on track. I make sure that I get some form of exercise in daily. Where do you find your motivation and what is your WHY?
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Because I didn't like looking like the old me......always tired, couldn't play with my kids, cranky, wanted to nap all the time....I don't want my kids to be a bunch of fat a$$es which could affect their whole life. (No disrespect intended to those sensitive)0
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My motivation is to NOT end up like every other member of my family, who are obese with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases. I look at their sedentary lifestyles where they eat nothing but junk and then wonder why they are always sick and tired, and that's all the motivation I need to stay focused. Plus, I am incredibly self-conscious; if I gain like 5 lbs I start freaking out. . . I know, not good. But hey, it works!!
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I use it as a mood resetter also!This is the hardest part of maintaining/losing weight! Honestly it took a really bad breakup to kick myself into working out. I broke up with him, but as he has this persona of the jock/player, I was harassed because apparently "he's supposed to break up with you, not the other way around." I was also told repeatedly that I wasn't pretty enough to be dating him in the first place! Working out kept my mind off him and put me in a position to meet a lot of great looking guys. Now I do it as a stress reliever. I'm an engineering student and while this isn't the same as working 53 hours a week, I can see how you can feel overwhelmed. Turn working out into a stress-reliever and it will become a lot easier:)0 -
I had a late in life baby 4 years ago. I want to be here for her as long as possible and be as healthy, fit, and active as possible. I don't want the type-2 diabetes and joint issues I see in members of my family. That is my ultimate "why". But as I've progressed, I have to admit that I like the way I am looking and feeling these days.
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That is Great Motivation......Because I didn't like looking like the old me......always tired, couldn't play with my kids, cranky, wanted to nap all the time....I don't want my kids to be a bunch of fat a$$es which could affect their whole life. (No disrespect intended to those sensitive)0 -
My motivation is the mirror. I have a portable full-length mirror that I have propped up in my living room. Every time I pass from the living room to the bedroom (or any room for that matter) I get a glance of myself in the mirror. I am not happy with that image so that's what gets me to workout. There are tons of health benefits that come a long with the exercise but for me it is primarily appearance.0
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I find this time of year the most motivating time to loose weight, but for a very unhealthy reason; Self-conscientiousness. I hate feeling like the "heavy" mom at the pool, afraid to take off my cover up. I hate wearing shorts because my legs rub together and thinking people are judging me. (And this year) I hate that my summer clothes that fit before, no longer fit.
My WHY is constantly changing. Sometimes it's for my emotional well being. Sometimes it's for physical fitness. And other times, shamefully, it's to look like others.0 -
I get my motivation from looking in the mirror. Why? Because I'll stay fat and get fatter if I dont do something about it NOW0
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Fit back into my clothes from last year.Be healthy for my family and teach my children good eatting habits so they can grow up with a healthy lifestyle0
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Hey if it works for you that is all that matters. Your health is a GREAT reason! Good way to take control!My motivation is to NOT end up like every other member of my family, who are obese with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases. I look at their sedentary lifestyles where they eat nothing but junk and then wonder why they are always sick and tired, and that's all the motivation I need to stay focused. Plus, I am incredibly self-conscious; if I gain like 5 lbs I start freaking out. . . I know, not good. But hey, it works!!0 -
My motivation comes from hoping to run into my EX!0
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My why is because I would like to be alive for awhile longer. I'm only 42 and in January there were discussions of me having to be on home oxygen 24/7, I was hospitalized 4 times last year. I have 2 choices get healthy or give up. Well I made my choice, my oxygen levels have increased my pulse rate has decreased. And hopefully tomorrow I find out if I can start weaning myself off the 14 prescriptions I take daily.
Fitting in my old skinnier clothes is an added bonus.0 -
Plain & simple... I want to feel good, both physically & mentally about my body.
I know if I don't work for it every day, I won't have it. ....what's that saying, 'If you don't have your health, you don't have anything'?
I believe it. Eating well & striving for fitness are key components. 0 -
I agree that my WHY changes on a regular basis also and that. It is hard not to think you are being judged on how you look. I am very sceptical about going out in public in shorts.... I am working to change that this year...0
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My motivation comes from my workouts.
The first couple weeks when I just started were hard as hell, but with each workout I got more energy, ate better, smiled more, handled stress easier. And the pounds started coming off.
Honestly, I need my me time in the gym now.
It really keeps level and a much more happier person. If it means waking up at 4-5 AM or going late at night, I'll do it. It's that important to me now.
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LOVE THIS!My motivation comes from hoping to run into my EX!0 -
I have many motivations but one of my favorite is that I want to be an amazing grandma someday. I had such wonderful grandparents and I want to give that gift to my grandchildren. I want to be able to run with them and get down on the floor and play cars or dolls, I want them to see me as a joyful person that was fun to be with. I couldn't do that in my old body. I can do it now. I don't have them yet, but when I do they're going to tell their friends, "My grandma ROCKS!" and they won't mean in a chair!0
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I just wanna wear booty shorts and crop tops and leggings a pants. *kanye shrug*0
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I have 3 why's:
1. I have scoliosis & I find the stronger I become, the less back pain I get on a daily basis.
2. I already look good in clothes, but I want to look even better in my bikini & naked!
3. A lot of people in my family are overweight; My father has a lot of health problems that I may inherit, overweight, diabetes, diverticulius, the list goes on & on & if I am eating clean & working out, most of these things won't happen to me. I'll be strong & won't have to see my dr as often as I get older.0 -
I am a 57 year old male that was diagnosed with cancer 7 years ago (everything is stable) and was hospitalized with blood clots in 2012. Given what has happened to me over the past few years motivation is easy. However, I truly believe that each of us hold the key to do what is neccessary to achieve our results (as defined by YOU). When I started my journey I weighed 307 pounds (I weighed myself the last week of December 2011) I was FINALLY fed up with the way I felt and looked that prompted this life change. I found
"myfitnesspal.com" by complete accident and with the help of my wife started to measure the amount of food I was intaking. Once I realized it is as much about how much, as it is what you eat; it has become a religion.
I think you try, stay with it and keep moving forward. We all can do this.0 -
My motivation is to NOT end up like every other member of my family, who are obese with Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and autoimmune diseases. I look at their sedentary lifestyles where they eat nothing but junk and then wonder why they are always sick and tired, and that's all the motivation I need to stay focused.
^^This..., and I already have a chronic form of leukemia - I don't need to get any sicker from anything else, especially when I have control over how much I eat and workout...I also believe eating healthy and working out helps to boost my immune system - which counteracts some of what the cancer has done.0 -
My clients keep me motivated. Why would they want diet/fitness tips from someone who is out of shape. I push my clients to do the best they can and when they need advice they can come to me.
I love being a Fitness/Lifestyle coach..its such an amazing experience
I also stay fit for my family...healthy wife, healthy life 0 -
Im tired of my body being dang ugly. When i look at all the fit people on MFP who have worked so hard for their tremendous results...it motivates me...but at the same time scares me to death :laugh: I find my motivation grows when i lose weight...lately though ive been a bit low on the motivation. So im looking at all my fatter pictures...i so need a physical kick in my butt.0
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I saw a picture of me, and thought "OH MY GOONESS IS THAT ME?" Thats all I needed!0
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My children motivate me. I want them to grow up strong and healthy. If I'm not active and eat unhealthy I'm being a poor example to them. I don't want them to struggle, they are what keeps me going.0
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honestly, my motivation started off as wanting to be someone that he'd notice.
then it just became wanting to be perfect. perfectionism became part of the eating disorder i developed later on, but after a while, i thought it was ridiculous. i didn't want to be perfect, i just wanted to be beautiful.
and that's why i'm still on the road to weight loss.
i'm completely recovered from my eating disorder but the thoughts of changing my own body have not left me.
unlike most girls, i'm willing to admit that i'm still trying my hardest to fit into society's standards of beauty.0 -
My whole life I have never been fit, lean or skinny. I ride horses, and I played basketball in 5th grade and those are the extent of my physical activities as a young girl. I took gymnastics, tae kwon do and a couple of other things, but they were all for a short while. I guess the only thing I stuck with was horseback riding and ever since I got out of competitive riding, my fitness level really went down with it. A lot of people don't understand that there is a lot of fitness and muscle involved in competing at high levels of riding, but it's true.
Anyway, my motivations come from a combination of things. I have to admit, as shallow as it seems, a big motivation is that I want to have a rockin' body!! I want to be hot, finally! I want to wear a bikini once in my life. Or a sexy bodycon dress. Skinny jeans that don't look like they've been stuffed with lumpy sausages. A completely backless dress that I can jus trot around in all day knowing every guy I pass is probably turning their heads at my beautiful back. The list could go on. I'm the fat one in my immediate family. And, even in my in-laws! My husband's family is an attractive and active bunch and ever since meeting them, I have just felt like the odd, fat one out, you know? They're wonderful people and of course have never done anything to make me feel that way. but still.
And also? My mom. She was drop dead gorgeous at my age, and I know she wants me to be happy about myself. I kind of feel like I am letting her down somehow. People called her things like 'Twiggy' and 'Audrey' because she had such a svelte figure, and I'm not trying to brag, but really... she could have been a model. And if I were in her shoes... I would want my daughter to know what it feels like to look amazing. To FEEL amazing. She used to tell me stories about travelling and the men she would meet and how when she went to London to visit her brother stationed there, she was asked to consider modelling for a show there during her stay. (She declined, she was also with other friends and didn't want to ruin their plans I guess) Now she doesn't bother going there with her stories because I feel like she thinks it would hurt my feelings that I will never experience ANYTHING like that because my weight is an issue. It's unfortunate, but it's true. So yea.
Long story... sorry... lol.. but even though the health is a WONDERFUL aspect that is rolled into this fat loss journey, I haven't felt the *need* to lose weight as much as the *want*. That's the truth. But as I go on in this, I have to say, it really does feel good to not be winded after a couple flights of stairs or running for more than a minute or two. 0 -
I just look at my avatar photo....that's all I need to remind me of why. 0
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My motivation is basically remembering how good I feel when I workout, and eat well. There's a sense of confidence in myself that I love.0
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because I don't want back fat ever again. LOL0
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