Your Top 3 Motivators

sunshinestater
sunshinestater Posts: 596 Member
edited January 20 in Motivation and Support
I'm a big believer that getting fit has to be a main priority in your life or it's not going to happen because too many other things can get in the way. I've written down my top 3 priorities so I can go back to that list when I don't feel like exercising or want to indulge in high calories. Here they are:

1) Both parents died of heart attacks in their mid-50s, and my brother had major, disabling stoke in his mid-50s. I'm approaching 50, so I need to take care of my body.

2) I work at home and am sedentary and stressed, so I need to get away from my computer and relieve the stress via something healthy like exercise. That should help my overall productivity.

3) I have good self-esteem no matter what size I am, but I feel better physically when I eat healthy foods, don't overeat, and am not carrying as much weight. I like to be active and want as much stamina and energy as possible as I age.

So there you have it, I remind myself of those things each day. Anyone else have a motivation list that keeps you on track by reminding you exactly why you're changing your lifestyle?

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  • cerexflikex
    cerexflikex Posts: 58
    Let's see, motivations. No particular order.

    1: I'm a shop-o-holic, and have a large collection of shoes. Unfortunately, most of them I can't walk in very well. I really feel the issue is my weight putting a lot of pressure on my feet, while in heels. So I do want to be able to rock my shoe collection.

    2: Seeing my mom. She's just a bit bigger than me, and has a lot of mobility problems. I can see myself heading the same direction, so I want to change that.

    3: My self esteem is pretty bad. Been battling agoraphobia, anxiety, depression... I want to improve my life. I want to be able to go out, get a job, get a place of my own, all those things. One step at a time, as they say.
  • disneygallagirl
    disneygallagirl Posts: 515 Member
    1. I want to feel good about myself, fit into my clothes, take better care of myself....make health and fitness a priority (not me on the bottom of the never ending to do list)
    2. Have more energy to keep up with the demands of my life
    3. Have a stress release from working out vs. eating chocolate in front of the TV stressed out
  • devilwhiterose
    devilwhiterose Posts: 1,157 Member
    1. Want to be a good example to my kids...and keep up with them.
    2. I like how my body and mind feels when I eat healthy and exercise regularly.
    3. Don't want to jiggle when I walk anymore.
  • fitfreakymom
    fitfreakymom Posts: 1,400 Member
    1 I don't want to be obese like my dad was and die before I am fifty

    2 I don't want to be in pain like I was before with all my extra weight

    3 I want to look and feel good
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