THE MYTH OF MOTIVATION (AND WHAT YOU NEED INSTEAD)

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  • Casey45
    Casey45 Posts: 160 Member
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    Make the decision everyday and everyday is a success. After a while, you look back and a year and a half have gone by and 60+ pounds are gone.... for good. When people ask me 'how did you lose all that weight?" I used to say "you're not going to like my answer (especially if the person asking clearly should lose lots of weight). And then I'd say: hard workouts, cardio and weight lifting, getting up early (4:45am) nearly everyday, eating less, logging food and exercise, every day." Now Ithink I can add to my reply: "by deciding everyday to be a success at moving more, eating less, eating better....."

    To the OP thanks for posting, worth a look-see by pretty much everybody - especially the whiners who moan after the first few days that they haven't lost any weight yet.
  • Bonella
    Bonella Posts: 77 Member
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    This is such an awesome post. Thank you for sharing. :drinker:
  • jeannate52
    jeannate52 Posts: 28 Member
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    This is an eye opener. Thanks for posting
  • SwimSoccerTaxi
    SwimSoccerTaxi Posts: 98 Member
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    Fantastic post!!! I plan to put this on my fridge as I push through the Insanity program and as Easter (and candy) approaches!!!

    Thanks :)
  • wllwsmmr
    wllwsmmr Posts: 391 Member
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    bumpity bump!!
  • almc170
    almc170 Posts: 1,093 Member
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    great post!
  • nlewis22
    nlewis22 Posts: 107 Member
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    Love this!!! So true! Make a conscious effort to not eat this and eat that instead and go to the gym. It's a done deal, no negotiations.
  • KauandMe
    KauandMe Posts: 45 Member
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    Just what I needed to hear today. Thanks.
  • fisherman11
    fisherman11 Posts: 13
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    Thank you for this post - say it how it really is.
  • marciebrian
    marciebrian Posts: 853 Member
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    :flowerforyou:
    I think this is my favorite MFP post so far! Thank you for serving our country :flowerforyou: :drinker:


    bump

    This and believe me there are many things harder than putting down the bagel. Thank you.:flowerforyou:
  • bunnymum150
    bunnymum150 Posts: 311
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    bump
  • Merrinoel
    Merrinoel Posts: 36 Member
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    Thanks for this!
  • Lunachic77
    Lunachic77 Posts: 434 Member
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    bump
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
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    It's the same thing, just a different word for it... what am I missing?
  • mogletdeluxe
    mogletdeluxe Posts: 623 Member
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    Thank you for posting this; excellent read.
  • april1445
    april1445 Posts: 334
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    bump. the kick in the *kitten* and perspective I needed.
  • lamorael
    lamorael Posts: 12 Member
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    This post was definitly something.
  • NOLA19
    NOLA19 Posts: 31 Member
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    excellent. thank you for the post. no more bs
  • stemmingthetide
    stemmingthetide Posts: 363 Member
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    I almost never respond or post- but nice job and true story. Thanks for your service!
  • meadow_sage
    meadow_sage Posts: 308 Member
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    Motivation is the desire to do things. It is necessary but we all have the desire but motivation doesn't mean squat if we don't have the Will to Act. Great article, thanks for sharing.

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