What is your biggest motivator?

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  • ahviendha
    ahviendha Posts: 1,291 Member
    seeing colleagues at work who have been overweight for decades.

    all 3 women at my work are pre-diabetic, 2 have had surgeries this year, 2 have plantar fasciitis (sp?), 1 has a recurring gout, all 3 are out of breath walking to our cars at the end of the day. they're all out frequently for doctor's appointments, surgeries, sickness, allergies/asthma.

    i haven't taken one sick day this whole year.

    granted, i'm 35 years younger, but i absolutely will NOT be in such recurring pain and suffering as they are day after day.
  • eckabad
    eckabad Posts: 49
    Yes, I'd deffinately have to agree with what's been posted already. My boyfriend and I are starting to move forward towards marriage, and I want him to knock the air out of him when he sees me naked that splinded night! I'm far from it, but I'm working hard, and believe it can happen! Also, every time I go to the doctor (which has been a lot latey, with the medical conditions that I have...) they tell me how many things that are happpening in me are because I'm over weight. I'm completely looking forward to the day my doctor says "You're at a healthy weight!" WOOHOO!!!!!
  • FeebRyan
    FeebRyan Posts: 738 Member
    http://i290.photobucket.com/albums/ll247/fibi3b/DSC_8586-Edit.jpg
  • a_crotty
    a_crotty Posts: 225 Member
    I don't want to be the fatter sister any longer.

    I want to be healthier for life and definately look better at my wedding.

    I want to PROVE to myself that I CAN DO IT. I quit smoking, I gave up a terrible Mt Dew addiction so I know I can if I want to.
  • Gmabrune
    Gmabrune Posts: 2
    Nice replies you've had... I have several motivators... Long term is that since my third child was born 19 years ago and 60 lbs ago, I've tried dieting ever day and usually last between 6 hrs and 3 days, so my best advice to you is learn healthy eating habits now and know it's a lifestyle forever, don't fight it like I have. (Fast foods/processed foods are no-nos!)
    Motivator #2 - Going to Mexico in Febr!
    Motivator #3 - same as everyone else look good in cute clotes
    Motivator #4 - Feel good and to keep good health.
  • PilDoor
    PilDoor Posts: 2
    I just wanna surprise myself with what I'm capable of. (Clothes would be a great motivating factor if I had any money, but I spend them all on my gym-membership...)
  • Jessamyfrm
    Jessamyfrm Posts: 89
    I had no motivation until I lost my first few pounds.. After that I knew the sky was the limit. I wanna see how far I can push myself and make me a better me. I used to be seriously over weight when I was a younger teenager and looking back on those photographs is enough to keep me away from that cake!
  • blakejohn
    blakejohn Posts: 1,129 Member
    you
  • patkterry
    patkterry Posts: 50
    My health. Being overweight has taken a toll on my body. I am getting older and need to stop ignoring the fact that old age will not be good to me, If I am morbidly obese and need others to take care of me.
  • magerum
    magerum Posts: 12,589 Member
    My son.
  • beckyanne1975
    beckyanne1975 Posts: 7
    I'm going to be 40 in 31/2yrs and I want a new me. Hopefully lots of weight off and living in a new area. Basically a new me. :-)
  • FeebRyan
    FeebRyan Posts: 738 Member
    My son.

    :) Same for me. As well as my second son and my sexy sexy husband who keeps getting chatted up all the time by lovely women :(
  • MaskedFitness
    MaskedFitness Posts: 63
    My biggest motivator is my future. Living the active,healthy and fit life I once had before I injured my back n leg. Cannot wait to do Warrior Dashes/Spartan Races, go clubbing regularly, joining sports leagues, try more adventurous activities, go on more trips, start my career, push myself to the physical limit whatever my physical goal at the time might be etc. Live life in the game rather than on the sidelines watching things go by. I hope I can relate to anyone in this thread or on my friends list.
  • MaryRegs
    MaryRegs Posts: 272 Member
    Just being the healthiest person I can be....and to be pursuing that goal at 53 (WHY did I wait so long?!) is motivation enough! That, and smaller pants!!
  • AngelaStorck
    AngelaStorck Posts: 1 Member
    I know that motivators should be positive things, but my biggest motivator right now is showing up my ex's girlfriend. She is going to be starting school where I work in a couple of months and I want to make sure she is green with envy and he realizes what he is missing. :)

    Once that wears off, I'll find a new motivation. ;)

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