What is your ultimate motivator?

fitnessdolls
fitnessdolls Posts: 3
in Motivation and Support
Mine is the feeling of accomplishment. And also the confidence.

But sometimes those things escape my mind and I give up, so I would love to know - what is your ultimate motivator? What keeps you going when things get tough?
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  • Jamcnair
    Jamcnair Posts: 586 Member
    I try to remind myself how I want to look or certain items in my closet I want to wear again! Also---the fact that I don't want to let myself down by not making any progress
  • chiakumu
    chiakumu Posts: 1
    My friend
  • wikitbikit
    wikitbikit Posts: 518 Member
    Being awesome. That probably sounds simple and flippant, but that's what it really distills down to.

    Being awesome.

    Eff yeah.
  • HeatherNicoleMomOf4
    HeatherNicoleMomOf4 Posts: 201
    i keep looking back at photo's from over the summer before i gained some weight back to be able to get back to that and being able to help my friends on their weight loss journey
  • fresh_start59
    fresh_start59 Posts: 590 Member
    My pounding heart and shortness of breath.

    When the problems started, I dealt with them by resting. Then I rested more. And then it occurred to me that if I keep going the direction I have been the past 10 years or so that I'll never be able to do anything, go anywhere or see anything new -- except that which can be seen from a car window or on my computer screen.

    Now, I am fighting back, a little at a time.
  • justgowithit17
    justgowithit17 Posts: 1,392 Member
    to look hot-hey, you asked.
  • upgetupgetup
    upgetupgetup Posts: 749 Member
    Mood - exercise will improve the feel of any bad day, and make good days better.
  • Justjamie0418
    Justjamie0418 Posts: 1,065 Member
    I wanna be able to wear WHATEVER I want.

    and also.. sad to say it... my husband

    He is a REALLY bad motivator in encouragement and is all the time telling me I can't do it (he's jealous of me as he is overweight and lazy) so I keep pushing play on insanity to prove him WRONG.

    Works for me!
  • goldmay
    goldmay Posts: 258 Member
    Both of my parents are diabetic. I need to not follow in their footsteps.
  • hunger4love
    hunger4love Posts: 8 Member
    Feeling powerful/energetic/strong. Oh, and looking really good naked. Yeah, that about sums it up.
  • Bownzi
    Bownzi Posts: 423 Member
    A dear friend who I have known for around ten years motivates me, but mostly it's the drive to get back my life..
  • tsikkz
    tsikkz Posts: 404 Member
    When I want to stop I picture the future ripped me telling me that I'm going to make it I just have to keep going. Is that weird? lol

    Oh yeah and before I lost the weight I pictured skinny me haha
  • Helenov
    Helenov Posts: 56
    When I get to my goal weight, I'm going to do something really crazy, something I've wanted to do my whole life and would never otherwise do. That's my goal!
  • yuckidah
    yuckidah Posts: 290 Member
    The need to not feel like *kitten* all the time
  • Tennessee2019
    Tennessee2019 Posts: 676 Member
    I wanna be able to wear WHATEVER I want.
    i keep looking back at photo's from a number of years ago - before i gained this weight
    My pounding heart and shortness of breath.
    Wanting to feel energetic & strong. Oh, and looking really good naked.
    Yeah, that about sums it up.

    Yes, I copied & pasted these (with a few alterations) from what other members said, but my left index finger is in a splint (jammed it while sanding) so typing isn't as easy (quick) as it usually is for me,
  • mfpcopine
    mfpcopine Posts: 3,093 Member
    My mood soars when I feel and look trim and light. I look young for my age and my normal weight is part of the reason. I've been taking some intense sewing classes for a while and plan to make some clothes using couture-style techniques. I don't want to spend that kind of time on something if I'm not going to look my best. Both my parents have Type II Diabetes and the current belief is that obesity plays a role.
  • crawford4398
    crawford4398 Posts: 441 Member
    Frustration !!!!

    Pushes me Every Time!!!!!
  • MandyPhoe
    MandyPhoe Posts: 94 Member
    I am new on here. -awkward newbie wave-

    I know this sound silly but I really wanna look great in a 2-piece bathing suit by by birthday this year. I have been in denial of my weight and the way that I look for long enough.

    I have always been physically fit and flexible but I didn't look it. It is about time for my body to start reflecting what it is truly capable of.

    Here are my key hallmarks and motivators;

    1) Getting into a pair of denim shorts I bought a while back but couldn't wear out in public because of a case of muffin top (MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!! NO MORE MUFFIN TOP) ^.^
    2) Yoga Pants - I no longer want to over-wobble in you
    3) Yoga Shorts + Knee High Sock Combo - I don't know where I would possibly wear it to.... but I wanna look good in this combo
    4) Rock a bikini by my 28th birthday
  • Cheri_Moves
    Cheri_Moves Posts: 625 Member
    my ULTIMATE motivator? Having the body I thought I would never in a million years get to own... and I know it will be a reality before long... :wink:
  • spicacio
    spicacio Posts: 33
    Helping others achieve their goal. Motivating them and making them realize they CAN do it and all their hard work WILL pay off. This is such a great site!
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
    The man in the mirror.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
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  • 3nchantress
    3nchantress Posts: 41
    My children. I want to see them grow up. A couple of months ago I realized that I don't see any fat 80 year old people around. So, if there's any chance of me living that long and seeing my children grow up then I had better do something about it.

    Aside from that, I hate not being able to do the things I want. For example, running - really, really miss it but have to lose weight to do it without hurting myself any more than I already have.
  • Coach_T
    Coach_T Posts: 462 Member
    Gaining self confidence in my body and sex appeal
  • KaleidoscopeEyes1056
    KaleidoscopeEyes1056 Posts: 2,996 Member
    My fiance. We found out that he may only have a few years to live because of his MD, and I want him to see me at the best I can be before he passes.

    And to look freaking sexy for myself, too!
  • LovinDaNewLiz14
    LovinDaNewLiz14 Posts: 217 Member
    my future career in Law Enforcement(future Federal Marshal baby!! )
  • agbrown7
    agbrown7 Posts: 1
    I have 2: 1. Looking at myself naked in the mirror - I'm not even close to where I want to be. 2. Working out. I feel SO good after a good workout. I'm proud of myself and I know I'm doing something good for my body and mind.
  • RiotxRiot
    RiotxRiot Posts: 14
    The ability to run away from Zombies/Zoombies and so I can wear sexier clothes. But mostly the Zombie thing. Being ripped and ultrafit could only come in handy if the world ends.
  • JediMomof3
    JediMomof3 Posts: 29 Member
    Hi! I was thinking about this today. I can't wait until my thighs don't rub together! That's what pushed me on my C25K today but playing with my kids more, not feeling worn out or short of breath. Being able to fit back in my Wranglers again and being able to ride my horse without feeling guilty about being heavy (once she actually sagged when I got on!)! That's the ones for now. I am sure I'll find others!
  • JJordon
    JJordon Posts: 857 Member
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    Best flowchart ever.
    The ability to run away from Zombies/Zoombies and so I can wear sexier clothes. But mostly the Zombie thing. Being ripped and ultrafit could only come in handy if the world ends.

    When you run out of boomstick shells and slugs... well the ability to just run... I would think helps!

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