What do YOU do to keep yourself motivated?

xSilke
xSilke Posts: 31
in Motivation and Support
I have this book with pictures of healthy food, fit girls and quotes that I sometimes peek into,
but I need some other ideas as well!

Please let me know what you do to keep yourself motivated! :D

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  • spaghetti93
    spaghetti93 Posts: 140 Member
    i look in the mirror. lol.
  • healthygreek
    healthygreek Posts: 2,137 Member
    I don't really need to keep myself motivated because I'm living the lifestyle I have for awhile and plan to continue this same lifestyle for the rest of my life. I eat well, exercise daily and drink water (and wine).
    I'm 2 pounds away from my goal so I'm gonna start adding some cals till I'm maintaining instead of losing.
  • JessicaDumont2
    JessicaDumont2 Posts: 100 Member
    I look at Pinterest under health and fitness and see a lot of girls bodies that I want to be like. Also maybe TMI, but I think about when I do reach my long term goals, how sexy I will look naked for my husband and be able to wear all those sexy outfits and costumes and not feel self conscious about it. :)
  • links_slayer
    links_slayer Posts: 1,151 Member
    I look at my "before" picture.
  • pudadough
    pudadough Posts: 1,271 Member
    I say "working out every day is better than being fat and unhappy every day." It's always true, regardless of how much the workout sucks.
  • fabiomuralha
    fabiomuralha Posts: 114 Member
    The mirror works for me too.... lol
  • LesaLu4
    LesaLu4 Posts: 83
    Clothes are a big motivating factor for me. Trying on clothes and thinking this will look great when i lose another 5 pounds. Then i make it my goal to get into that pair of shorts or pants or whatever. Most times i don't buy anything, just try in clothes too see how they are fitting.

    Also, i reward myself, most of the time with something fitness related.
  • sqrlgrl
    sqrlgrl Posts: 6
    I write down anything inspirational and post it on my wall. So when I wake up everyday...It's right there for me to read. I also prepare all my food like carrot sticks or celery sticks right after grocery shopping so they are always readily available. No excuses. :)
  • bregalad5
    bregalad5 Posts: 3,965 Member
    Proving to myself that I can do it.
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    I have reminders sent to my phone 15 times a day to get off my but. It's an APP called motivate me

    I have pictures of fitness girls working out at the gym all over beside my treadmill and on the wall in front of it. Im not gonna look like them one day if I give up.

    I look in the mirror.

    Oh and once a week I buy something fitness related, weights, active wear, running shoes, yoga mat, magazines, water bottles ect... I always wanna try something new out.
  • starfinale
    starfinale Posts: 309 Member
    looking at myself and old photos!
  • starfinale
    starfinale Posts: 309 Member
    I have reminders sent to my phone 15 times a day to get off my but. It's an APP called motivate me

    I have pictures of fitness girls working out at the gym all over beside my treadmill and on the wall in front of it. Im not gonna look lie them one day if I give up.

    I look in the mirror.

    Oh and once a week I buy something fitness related, weights, active wear, running shoes, yoga mat, magazines, water bottles ect... I always wanna try something new out.

    I need this app!
  • diolpah
    diolpah Posts: 134 Member
    i look in the mirror. lol.

    Pretty much this for me.

    Few things motivate better than a healthy dose of self-loathing.
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  • 5n0wbal1
    5n0wbal1 Posts: 429 Member
    WomensWorkoutChannel on YouTube has video workouts with very pretty fitness models. I want to look like them someday, so I look there for inspiration.
  • melindasuefritz
    melindasuefritz Posts: 3,509 Member
    think a bout the biggest loser show.
    think a bout Onderland
    think a bout new clothes
    i have an online weight loss support group
  • taytaylynn3
    taytaylynn3 Posts: 601
    What keeps me motivated is knowing how awesome i am going to look this summer on the beach!
  • demonlullaby
    demonlullaby Posts: 499 Member
    when i am unmotivated i ALWAYS go to the success story section and read those.. even searching before and after on tumblr seems to get me right back on the correct path.
  • Thorbjornn
    Thorbjornn Posts: 329 Member
    The mirror, and an 8.5"x11" sheet on the pantry door with some photos of inspiring and motivating physiques. I have it captioned "Do you see this in the mirror?"
  • oX_Vanessa_Xo
    oX_Vanessa_Xo Posts: 478
    I have reminders sent to my phone 15 times a day to get off my but. It's an APP called motivate me

    I'm glad this works for you. I really am. But, that would annoy the bageezus out of me.


    Lol this mornings said "instead of drinking a coffee, do push ups to stimulate your body"

    The irony, I quit coffee. just as I got that reminder I was sipping on my first coffee in 2 weeks.
  • Julesbait
    Julesbait Posts: 190 Member
    I keep a pair of too small jeans around, and try them on every week or two to see if they're fitting any better. I'm going to need a new pair soon. :)
  • Hakarn
    Hakarn Posts: 62 Member
    I don't really need to stay motivated. I just said to myself two years ago that I wanted to live healthier. I do not care if I lose or gain weight. I use MFP more because I think it is fun to see what I am putting into my body.

    Basically, if you view this journey as your entire life instead of "needing" to hit some milestone, things become routine instead of being a struggle.

    P.S. This mentality will not work for everyone, but it does for me :)
  • bethlaf
    bethlaf Posts: 954 Member
    i come on here, i log my food i weigh in every day, i have my fit bit, i have reminders for meals and snacks and water set as alarms on my phone... think back to when i was thinner, have old pics of me when i was MUCH thinner to keep me motivated... planning exercise with my kids and how much they love it
    so i use a lot of techniques..
    they all mostly work for me ..
    give or take
  • Brownsbacker4evr
    Brownsbacker4evr Posts: 365 Member
    i look in the mirror. lol.
    You beat me to it! One look at my horrendous physique, and im pumped to keep working at it. Because thats the only way it'll happen.
  • lambchoplewis
    lambchoplewis Posts: 797
    I get up, weigh myself, log my food, exercise and read some of these motivational stories. I try to help others by sharing my thoughts and feelings right here!!
  • sorting
    sorting Posts: 11 Member
    I think about my future and how the state of my health, fitness and body will determine my ability to achieve the things that I see myself doing in 3-5 years and much later on in life. I also make sure that I have goals that centre on different aspects of my life and don't just focus solely on "i want to look thin and pretty" etc. That way, irregardless of the fluctuations on the scale, there will always be a goal that I'm edging closer towards in one way or another. I keep my old clothes (never mind that I won't actually wear 80% of them since they're HIDEOUS) to use them as not only a scale to judge how far I've come, but to also encourage further progress. And finally, competition. I'm an extremely competitive person and often set challenges with friends or family to help keep on track.
  • 5ftnFun
    5ftnFun Posts: 948 Member
    I lost my weight 30 yrs ago. For many years, I wanted to be the fit Mom, the fit & sexy wife, etc. Now that I'm almost 52, my goals or views seem to be changing. Don't get me wrong, I SO want to look as nice as I can walking out the door & maybe be the hot grandma some day :bigsmile:

    But I look at how immobile my elderly mother has become and it's a big reminder of how inactivity can hurt you in your senior years. She never liked swimming w/the rest of the family, biking, hiking, or anything! Nothing. She fell down some steps a few years back and I am convinced that, had she been in better shape, even just a little bit, she would've recovered. She never really has. She had no muscle, no fitness whatsoever, so rehab after surgery was extremely difficult. I'd say it was unsuccessful actually. Now she spends her day in a recliner in front of the TV, and has to use a walker or cane to get around. She rarely goes out anymore.I know some people develop arthritis or other ailments that affect their mobility, but in her case, I totally believe it was preventable.I don't want to live like that if I can help it!!!

    Be strong people! Move that body!

    P.S. My mom is 70, her fall was about 10 yrs ago. So she is a senior, but based on my age, you may have thought she was close to 80. Nope.

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