How do you stay Motivated?

crazybookworm
crazybookworm Posts: 779 Member
in Motivation and Support
Whenever people ask me "what my secret was" I feel like they are always disappointed with my answer. Which always is "hard work, determination and sacrifce" . I have no problem telling people how hard it was to be sure I was eating right and healthy, and to exercise every day. I was motiavated to lose weight. I wanted a healthier me, so I worked for it.

Whether your just beginning your weight loss or have already reached your goal. How do you stay motivated to live a healthy lifestyle?

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  • kini324
    kini324 Posts: 239 Member
    My motivation has changed some now. I'm building muscle and toning and I love the results. I want more!

    feel better in general and have never felt so comfortable in my clothes.

    Lastly, I can play longer with my kids- that is the best!!
  • timetobegin
    timetobegin Posts: 1
    Hi

    I think it is great that you both have lost so much weight.
    I always have the right thoughts,but I lose motivation very quickly.
    Any pointers.
  • Fairysoul
    Fairysoul Posts: 1,361 Member
    It comes and goes but the more old skinny clothes I fit in, the better I stay motivated...
  • JenniBaby85
    JenniBaby85 Posts: 855 Member
    Myself, wanting to feel healthy, my daughters, and my hubby.
  • j1wright
    j1wright Posts: 286 Member
    It first started with not wanting to feel fat anymore, to prove something, and to have some control in my life......now I just want to keep slip on these skinny jeans on a day to day basis and say, "Damn I look hot"! Who wouldn't want that?
  • Spartan_Maker
    Spartan_Maker Posts: 683 Member
    I like being stronger and more athletic and the way those two things improve my aesthetics.
  • JLand918
    JLand918 Posts: 156
    For me sounds dumb but watching the movie "Rudy" makes me feel like I can do anything :)
  • elleloch
    elleloch Posts: 739 Member
    Mine is vain. Every time I try to make up an excuse for not working out I have to tell myself "Working out is what hot people do." I want to be hot. So I work out.

    Also I never, ever regret working out, even when I feel like *kitten* afterward. I pretty much always regret not working out.
  • gdelp
    gdelp Posts: 20 Member
    I would say the best motivation for me has been to sign up for events and train for them. Then, I always have something to work towards. Trying to do one per month :)

    planetadventureracing.com - they have some cool races

    I recently participated in my first ever relay sprint triathlon and it was amazing!
  • AquaFitQueen
    AquaFitQueen Posts: 218 Member
    Simply: I don't.

    I can't stay motivated 100% of the time, but I DO stay COMMITTED to myself. Motivation waxes and wanes, but my commitment to myself is a sure thing.

    What this means is, even when I am feeling poo, eating wrong and not exercising I STILL commit to log everything!!!! This is so I can at least monitor and keep a lid on the damage as my motivation and always returns within a few days.

    Also, keep supportive healthy minded friends around.
  • ILoveTheBrowns
    ILoveTheBrowns Posts: 661 Member
    When i first started at 260 i thought if i cud hit 200 itd be a miracle and i would live out my days there....im now 185 and trying to get in best shape of life .....my goals always seemed to change throughout journey....went this far figured may as well finish it
  • elleloch
    elleloch Posts: 739 Member
    Simply: I don't.

    I can't stay motivated 100% of the time, but I DO stay COMMITTED to myself. Motivation waxes and wanes, but my commitment to myself is a sure thing.

    What this means is, even when I am feeling poo, eating wrong and not exercising I STILL commit to log everything!!!! This is so I can at least monitor and keep a lid on the damage as my motivation and always returns within a few days.

    Also, keep supportive healthy minded friends around.

    You have a very realistic mindset :) I think that's great.
  • shorty35565
    shorty35565 Posts: 1,425 Member
    To me it's not ab motivation. It's about wanting it. I want this more than anything, so I just do it. Simple as that.
    I once read on these boards & I wish I could remember who said it, but it's stuck with me. 'Motivation is just an invention. If you want something, you'll do it.'

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