Reasons to keep on going

Vercell
Vercell Posts: 437 Member
in Motivation and Support
Reason I keep on going even when the scale does not move

1 I feel amazing and stronger each day.
2 I dont want to go back to where I started.
3 Doing something is better than doing nothing even if he scale does not show.
4 I refuse to give up on myself.

What are some of the reasons you keep going even when the scale does not move or sometimes even goes up.
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  • jeanine89
    jeanine89 Posts: 95 Member
    YOU'RE AWESOME. AND I AGREE 100%!!!!
  • daydream_believer
    daydream_believer Posts: 332
    i agree. for me its also the sense of control you feel over creating a healthier version of yourself, when it would be much easier to give into an unhealthy lifestyle, you remain strong :) keep up the good work!
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    YOU'RE AWESOME. AND I AGREE 100%!!!!
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    thank you . you are awesome wow great job on your loss.
  • carpar1
    carpar1 Posts: 211 Member
    Great attitude! You'll be at your goal before you know it!
  • KenosFeoh
    KenosFeoh Posts: 1,837 Member
    because giving up is not an option
  • LuckyMe000
    LuckyMe000 Posts: 55
    thank you....just what i needed :-)
  • TypicalAzn
    TypicalAzn Posts: 2 Member
    GREAT REASONS!! Why do I continue?

    1. To FEEL good
    2. To INSPIRE others to live and eat well
    3. To LIVE LONGER
    4. I LOVE IT
  • dorianaldyn
    dorianaldyn Posts: 611 Member
    To be a good example for my kids.
  • Astacia74
    Astacia74 Posts: 166 Member
    I keep at it even when I don't see the results on the scale because each day I overcome the urge to give up makes me 100% stronger :happy:
  • BeachGingerOnTheRocks
    BeachGingerOnTheRocks Posts: 3,927 Member
    Perfect thread for today. GREAT reasons!
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    love all the replies thanks everyone, so many people give up to soon,maybe they can see this thread and see why its worth it to keep going.
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    To be a good example for my kids.
  • MyOwnSunshine
    MyOwnSunshine Posts: 1,312 Member
    I'm much better at doing stuff:

    I can move heavier furniture without being the "weakling" who can't hold up her end.

    I don't get winded or tired when I have to walk (or run) a long way.

    I can carry heavy stuff without a second thought.

    I can do things like climb ladders and balance on the top rung while reaching and lifting stuff without falling or becoming exhausted.

    Running with my dogs makes me feel happy.

    Lifting weights makes me feel like a badass.

    Eating right gives me energy for my busy life -- working full-time, school part-time, being a mom all the time.

    Eating healthy food, sleeping well and working out has bolstered my immune system -- haven't been sick yet this year (knock on wood!).
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    great one.
  • mrsjas2000
    mrsjas2000 Posts: 908 Member
    perfect thread for a monday, and it is sooo true giving up is not an option
  • Vercell
    Vercell Posts: 437 Member
    Wow thats a great reason,
  • AuntShanna
    AuntShanna Posts: 18 Member
    THank you Thank you THank you!!!!! My scale hasn't moved in 3 weeks and I have been so frustrated. I am working SSSOOOO hard. I printed this out and put it on my fridge. Thank you.
  • funkycamper
    funkycamper Posts: 998 Member
    Oh, so much win in this discussion! Hoo-rah!!

    I'll add:

    While I do still have fat to lose and would like to see the scale go down, I have switched to focus more on fitness goals than weight goals. I'm strong and fit enough to do most of what I want to do and just keep getting fitter so I can play longer and harder and have more and more fun. Fun is now things like long bike rides, hiking steep hills, alpine scrambling, and will be soon learning some rock climbing and prepping for mountaineering. I plan to add in some snow-shoeing and x-country skiing. And I want to try SUP and wind-surfing. Maybe even real surfing. So being fit, strong, and fueling my body with nutritious food is more important than the scale.
  • margaretspooner9
    margaretspooner9 Posts: 1 Member
    Keep going because you are worth it!
  • Controversial
    Controversial Posts: 157 Member
    My results keep me going. Because if I had ever given up on any of the 435 days of what I think of as my "ultimate remodel", I wouldn't be able to proudly display this awesome ticker. *points*
  • alphabetsoup2013
    alphabetsoup2013 Posts: 208 Member
    To no longer feel like everyone is focused on my weight -- even when they are not.

    To free myself from the fear, shame, and other painful emotions associated with being overweight.

    To allow myself to achieve my fullest potential and to live the healthiest life I can for as long as I can.

    To inspire others -- as I have been inspired by others who have already walked this path.
  • RepsnSets
    RepsnSets Posts: 805 Member
    The scales have barely moved since I started my committment three weeks ago. I saw some friends over the weekend and they couldnt believe how good I looked. That has sparked the fire within when I was almost going to give up
  • Codilee_87
    Codilee_87 Posts: 8
    Its not about the scale. Its not about the mirror. Its about going to bed knowing you've accomplished something worthwhile that day.
  • kathy53b
    kathy53b Posts: 33 Member
    GREAT REASONS!!!! SO POSITIVE!!!!!!
  • DeMarraDontStop
    DeMarraDontStop Posts: 342 Member
    Regardless of how far I've come, I don't want to go back to where I was. I just simply don't! I feel and look amazing and that what makes me not stop and keep pressing!
  • MaraDiaz
    MaraDiaz Posts: 4,604 Member
    Scale was up 4oz yesterday. So I ran 5 kilometers for the first time ever. Yep, reason to keep going!

    Oh yeah, and the way I look in bluejeans now.

    And how instead of holding on to the stair rail like an old, sick woman I can bounce down them with a dirty plate in one hand and a half full coffee cup in the other.

    And I've come too far to give up now and I've learned so much that I know I can make maintenance a success when I get there, too.
  • LoriIone
    LoriIone Posts: 88 Member
    This is kinda silly, but when I am working out, I feel like it is fat melting off me, and that feels awesome! I also imagine how much healthier my insides look and feel when I eat healthy!
  • time2luse
    time2luse Posts: 4
    The scales have barely moved since I started my committment three weeks ago. I saw some friends over the weekend and they couldnt believe how good I looked. That has sparked the fire within when I was almost going to give up

    I am with you.

    While I have seen no movement on the scale in the past 3 weeks, I now have some definition in my muscles, I've lost the bulge in my stomach, and all of my friends and coworkers comment on my new appearance. The greatest satisfaction I've had so far was to see the joy on the face of my 7 year old son when he said, "wow, mummy you look lovely."

    That is reason enough for me to keep on going.
  • aliciagetshealthy
    aliciagetshealthy Posts: 946 Member
    ~ because I remember what I felt like when I started, so even if I need to take breaks and just maintain for awhile, going backwards is not an option.
    ~ there's too many things I've missed out on in my life because I let my weight hold me back; I refuse to be absent from my own life ever again.
    ~ my competitive drive has been re-engaged and I've removed the word "quit" from my vocabulary...even on days I need to remind myself.
    ~ because I'M WORTH IT! and SO ARE YOU!

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