What is your motivation?

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ChocolateSnowflakex
ChocolateSnowflakex Posts: 18 Member
in Health and Weight Loss
Just wondering what everyone uses as their motivation to keep going on when it gets tough?

I've always wanted to run a marathon so that along with the usual looking/feeling good about myself are mine.
The marathon seems a much more tangible goal to me as feeling good is essentially all about self-perception.
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  • JDMarlowe
    JDMarlowe Posts: 327 Member
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    I kept one of my 3XL shirts and size 48 jeans and have them in the front of my closet to remind me to be healthy every morning.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
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    My desire to be better. Average sucks.
  • BrotherBill913
    BrotherBill913 Posts: 661 Member
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    I think of the times when I thought I might be having a heart attack, those were scary..... And plus I'm down to 1/4 of what I use to take for blood pressure meds, looking forward to coming all the way off... again.... lol...
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
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    I eat well everyday because I want to be healthy. I keep pushing myself in the gym because I want to be strong.

    healthy & strong are awesome.
  • dswolverine
    dswolverine Posts: 246 Member
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    My "skinny jeans" that i haven't worn since college. And seeing the success stories on here! MFP has some amazing people who really have accomplished awesome weight loss- and i want to be one of them!
  • verniceb
    verniceb Posts: 3
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    My motivation started when I tried to get on a ride at a carnival and my thighs barely fit! I was on a date so I just suffered though the pain for the ride. Afterwards I said that I would not let that happen again!
  • leooftheyear
    leooftheyear Posts: 429 Member
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    My motivation came after realizing how out of shape I actually was and I keep my motivation because of the feeling I get after a good workout, especially when I'm eating healthy
  • SideSteel
    SideSteel Posts: 11,068 Member
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    When I started out, my motivation was not being fat.
    When I got further into it, I really wanted to look like a bodybuilder.
    Now, I simply love training. It's no longer about motivation.
  • ChocolateSnowflakex
    ChocolateSnowflakex Posts: 18 Member
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    It's great hearing from you all :)

    My friends and family always talking about getting fit and more active and generally just lead a healthy lifestyle but they never do anything about it so it's tough trying to find someone to work out with and not to get sucked into bad habits when socialising.
  • nmpoli
    nmpoli Posts: 17 Member
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    Initially, my main motivation was to look good, if we're being honest.

    But honestly, now I just love being athletic and improving on that level. I love being strong and feeling like I'm up for anything that used to scare me before - like getting invited to go on a grueling hike with friends.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
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    Just wanting to get rid of the fat.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
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    My motivation is to make Rachel Maddow straight. And by GOD I won't quit till I make her fall in love with the hotness that is taunto!
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
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    It's great hearing from you all :)

    My friends and family always talking about getting fit and more active and generally just lead a healthy lifestyle but they never do anything about it so it's tough trying to find someone to work out with and not to get sucked into bad habits when socialising.

    I work out by myself and I love it. It's great "me" time and I can train as hard as I want to - without worrying about what the other person is doing. As far as socializing, the more days you get under your belt - the easier it will be. Just remember to not restrict your food. Eat the foods you like - just use moderation. If we don't learn moderation - most likely we will fail in the long run.
  • jim9097
    jim9097 Posts: 341 Member
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    No real motivation required. I am addicted... I love to workout. I think about my food choices but I don't worry about them as much because I know how much I do work out!
  • Tiff050709
    Tiff050709 Posts: 497 Member
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    My motivation was a couple of things.
    This time last year I was in a tight 26w jeans. It was a big wake-up call. It seemed every year I was going up a size.
    Also, I am going to be 30 next year. I really feel like I have wasted most of my 20's on being overweight, self-conscious and unhappy with myself.
    My mom and grandmother are overweight and I don't want that to be me. I want to have a long, happy life and enjoy the time I have here.
    Already I feel so much better mentally and physically. I won't go back to where I was.
  • Gee_24
    Gee_24 Posts: 359 Member
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    My movitvation was to be abe to wear NICE clothes when I finally go to a club some point this year. My best friend now frequents a gay bar that she adores and has been asking me to come for half a year. I said " not until I fit into this skinny ripped jeans I have in my cupboard"


    4 months later: Theyre too big for me now and are a size 6. GET IN.
  • gabbygirl78
    gabbygirl78 Posts: 936 Member
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    Thinking about all the times I have suffered rejection due to my weight. Thinking about how much I want to be able to have fun with my kids but have been unable to ... just knowing that when I succeed at becoming a healthier me then my kids will benefit also!
  • jsj024519
    jsj024519 Posts: 400 Member
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    To be a better runner!
  • CeeCeeMee
    CeeCeeMee Posts: 356 Member
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    I've discovered over the years that if I try to do something for myself, I don't always keep to it. If I do something for someone else I have a much better chance of sticking to it. *shrugs*

    Originally, my motivations were to be able to play games with my grandson without being out of breath, to live long enough to watch my grandchildren grow up, and to be able to walk up the three steps to my house without my knees hurting. (so at least part of that was for me)

    Now, my motivation also includes eventually running in a 5K with a friend of mine.
  • m_harch
    m_harch Posts: 4 Member
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    To be better each and every year. I want to look back and be proud of my accomplishments.

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