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Goal and Motivation

jpdanh

This kind of topic gets posted often on /r/fitness and /r/xxfitness, but I thought we could have our own group one here. What's your goal and what motivates you to reach it?

Goals:
- Get down to 120ish
- Look like a smaller, Asian version of Massiel Arias (instagram.com/mankofit)
- Do cool poses from acro yoga

Motivation:
- Looking at MankoFit's instagram and watching this: http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhjt4SaQb01p5KjhR1
- Watching my lift numbers (slowly, ever so slowly) improve
- Looking in the mirror and noticing changes
- Motivational quotes/videos

Methods:

- PPL (Push/Pull/Legs Routine) Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Track lifts using FitNotes (just started, prior to that was just a spreadsheet)
- HIIT/Conditioning Monday
- Martial Arts Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday
- Messing around with acro yoga poses
- Tracking calories

Replies

kellyt113

I'm really bad with staying motivated so I'm really looking forward to having you guys there if I fall short!

changsofa

This is awesome! I'd add a methods section as well. Also, unfortunately mobile version of MFP doesn't have forum options. But I'll try keeping up with the forum by logging into MFP on my laptop more often.

Goal: 120ish.
- I want to look smaller as well (wow the massiel arias pics are amazing!). A few more concrete stuff:
- Do aerial backflip (requires lots of core strength, which I don't have relative to my limb strength..)
- Jump about 4-4.5 ft with ease
- Run for 30-45 mins straight ( I have difficulty pacing myself. So i'll work on that!)

Motivation:
- /r/motivation
- /r/loseit
- my dad who lost 40 lbs in half a year
- getting dat squat *kitten*

Methods:
- Stronglift 5x5, TuThSa or Sun
- Cardio: run indoors or outdoors MWFr
- Tracking calories on MFP

Struggles:
- lazy self

constant logging takes positive feedback! I'm a sucker for acknoledgements and so I figured having a trope of gals with similar goals can help me through my journey.
- icecream & booze, not mutually exclusive...
- late night munchies. I guess i just have to sleep earlier to curve that hunger surge xD
- consistency getting to the gym/excercising

changsofa

If you'd be ok with it, I find that opening up my diary makes me more accountable 'cause they can see that i ate that marshmallow of 100cals, for instance.

jpdanh

Not sure how to do that - is it just hitting the completing diary button each day?

changsofa

On mobile, it's in Settings> Diary Settings> Diary Sharing
Set it either to Public or Friends Only.
I have it at public. I prefer to have nothing to hide so i don't have any excuses

Also, what's PPL?

jpdanh

PPL is my routine - Push Pull Legs.

I made this for myself when I first started, but I use it as more of a guideline now: http://cl.ly/image/061P0a1Q241H

This article made me choose it: http://jacktylerperformance.com/2013/10/13/pushpulllegs-split-strength-size-and-athleticism/

jpdanh

I'm really bad with staying motivated so I'm really looking forward to having you guys there if I fall short!

This helps me stay motivated: http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhjt4SaQb01p5KjhR1

starofdawn

Woo! Very happy to join a group with like-sized people and like-sized GW. I admire those who lose 50+ lbs but I'll never have that flair.

Goals:
- Get down to 120ish. Even better if 115, but I think I love spaghetti too much.
- Look good in a bikini.
- Not have to shop and worry "if it'll look right on my pudgy body".
- Not throw out clothes that I bought literally 12 months ago, seriously now, the minute I turned 25 years old my body said "time to gain 10lbs"

I'm realizing these are all very vain goals... one of the side effects of growing up in LA, I guess.

alannadela

This group is such a cute idea!

As far as goals- I would, of course, like to lose some fat, but I also like lifting and lifting higher numbers and seeing more muscle is always super encouraging! I like getting stronger and seeing my muscles!

I get lots of inspiration and motivation from the people I follow on instagram. They're pretty fabulous. Also /r/hardbodies. I'm also motivated to not succumb to the lifestyle-related disorders that plague members of my family.

Currently I lift three days a week. I follow a set up like strong curves- I used the program but now I don't follow the exercises exactly, I just use the basic template. Getting back on track with MFP this week!

jpdanh

I get lots of inspiration and motivation from the people I follow on instagram. They're pretty fabulous. Also /r/hardbodies. I'm also motivated to not succumb to the lifestyle-related disorders that plague members of my family.

Me too! Love the photos on instagram, but /r/hardbodies is my go to for inspiration. They have so much dedication to reach their goals. I really admire that.

jpdanh

I'm realizing these are all very vain goals... one of the side effects of growing up in LA, I guess.

Ha - no worries. Nothing wrong with that. :P

changsofa

"Vain is bad" - said no one with awesome body ever

I'm working for dat *kitten* in a bikini suit too so I can stop buying top and bottoms of different sizes lol

hilaryannb

Goals:
Get to 115-120, lose fat. Eventually gain muscle/body recomp.
Stay on track with cals and macros. 40 c/30 p/30 f. 1300-1600 cal depending on the day.

Workout:
Strong Lifts 5x5, T/Th/Sat
Spx Pilates (megaformer classes) 1x/week
Orange Theory Fitness classes 1x/week (60 min HIIT, rowing and free weight circuit class- just did my first today. It's intense!!)
Usual walks with dog

Overall be more mindful of eating due to boredom... something I'm bad at. Since I think I'm going to join Orange Theory, I may cancel my pilates membership (it's a bit of a drive unfortunately) and focus on getting into heavy lifting.

Also HI to everyone! Excited we got a little group going

min531

Hey! I am 5'4 and was about 140 - 142 after having my kids. I want to change that and change my lifestyle.

Goals:
Get down to 120 - 125 (currently between 132 - 135)
Start eating healthier
Tone up and get stronger

Motivation:
My husband and kids to be honest. Before I had kids I weighed about 110 and was super out of shape. I have a heart condition and it has made it really hard for me because I couldn't do cardio growing up so I get tired extremely fast and I want to change that. I hate being out with my kids and husband and feel sick and tired after like 20 minutes.

Workout:
Doesn't exist because I am lazy lol. I'm working on it though! Going to start going to the gym and work my way up with HIIT and start lifting more. I love lifting and it really boosts my confidence, I just got lazy and quit going.

Thanks for letting me join and I am glad this group was made. I really need people to push me, especially if I want to look the best I can before my trip in a month :-D

jetemelie

Hello ladies! Got here from Reddit. I lost 25 lbs in a year of dedicated hard work and diet planning, my strength was finally going up and then I started grad school, which is a huge diet and exercise killer. I've been plateauing at 118 since i started school in Fall, but I did manage to maintain all my weight loss through the year!! Want to work on strength, building muscle, and replacing at least 5- 10 lbs of fat with muscle!

Stats:
Height: 5' 2"
SW: 145
CW: 118
GW: 115

Goals:
-Lose last 5ish lbs of fat
-Feel solid, raise muscle mass!
-Work on my strength and endurance

Motivation:
-My partner's epic bodybuilding workouts and transformations
- r/getmotivated
-Past laziness
-Working out keeps my anxiety at bay!

Methods:

-Running 5-15 miles a week
-Track calories more effectively on MFP
-Insanity when it's crap out
-Renew gym memberships to improve my strength

jetemelie

Omg yes, squat *kitten*!!!

ME TOO!

maryneill

I agree thats its a bit intimidating seeing posts of people that have lost 50+ lbs when all I want to lose is 10-15! I've gained a bit of weight after losing it last year (but it was lost in a very unhealthy way), and I want to lose it again, but the healthy way this time. I am very good about exercising at least 4-6 times per week, but its the diet that always gets me....

CW= 130
GW=115-120ish

Diet Goals:
Track calories (~1400 per day with 1 cheat day a week)
Kick my sugar/carb habit
Eat an overall healthier/cleaner diet with less "fast food"

Exercise:
Cardio (at least 30 mins) 5-6 days per week
Bodypump 2-3 times per week
Ab workouts 5-6 days per week

I'll be weighing in only once a month because I have a history with scales haha

katrien1

Goals:
- Get back down to 115lbs
- Squat my bodyweight (only 15lbs away!)
- Do 5 pull-ups in a row
- Stick to a consistent diet

Motivation:
- Look and feel good in a bikini

- Feeling stronger
- Being less lazy!!

Methods:
- Lifting 3 times a week (twice with trainer)
- Yoga 1-2 times a week
- Cardio 2-3 times a week
- Eating 1600 calories a day(not too strict about this, have been eating 1750 a day but just got back from a cruise where I ate ALL the bacon, so decided to cut some calories)
- Mindful eating, without depriving myself of froyo or Reese's pieces once in a while :P

whoafitspo

yay! I'm currently 5'3" and 140lbs

Goals:
- 120 - 130lbs
- squat and dead more than my bodyweight
- DAT *kitten* with a tiny waist
- get my GI issues under control (I feel like this is hindering me in terms of seeing results and definitely takes a toll on my confidence)

Motivation:
- reddit!
- tumblr! tumblr has a great fitness community.
- other social media: instagram, youtube
- high waisted shorts! and clothes in general really

Methods:
- 1300 - 1600 calories a day (been doing this since June 1-- before that was school and finals and lol); haven't had cheats/refeeds yet, still on the fence on whether to incorporate them
- lifting heavy, ideally 4x/week
- keeping up with motivating social media!

I'm studying abroad in London in the fall and I'm afraid everything's going to go to hell. I know my nutrition/training won't be as on point as the summer but hopefully I'll still keep up with these communities!

Charli_H

Hey ladies!

I'm a short gal who is nearing my goal weight of 125-122ish lbs. The last couple pounds has just been like the clingy dude at a bar who can't read body language.

Goals:
-GW=122lbs
-My ultimate goal bf% is around 19%. I really want dem abs.
(I'm not really sure what it is now, maybe 25? Maybe one of you lovely ladies could help me out with that?

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Motivation;
-Friends and family
-Reddit

Methods:
-Going to the gym 3+ times a week, with a lifting rotation of Arms/Back, Chest/Abs Legs/Butt following that up with a bit of cardio as I'm training for a 10k coming up in a month.

-Calorie deficit for 1250-1400.

-Watching them macros.

changsofa

Can't upvote in MFP forum, so I guess I'll just do a shout-out of the shameless fact that WE ARE ALL WORKING FOR THEM ABS AND THEM BUTTS lol

Also HI to everyone! Excited we got a little group going

Little group went from 20ish to 70 members in a span of about 8 hours XD I can't believe it!! This is awesome though.

What's the orange theory group??

I'm studying abroad in London in the fall and I'm afraid everything's going to go to hell. I know my nutrition/training won't be as on point as the summer but hopefully I'll still keep up with these communities!

London?? How nice! I heard the food there sucks compared to the US though. Maybe is a good opportunity to slim? lol

aedreana

Aedreana here, hi all. I have not started my diet yet but plan to soon. I am 5' 3 1/2" and 121 pounds, 36"-29"-34" and wear size 4 jeans. I do not know yet what my best weight is; however, I have decided I am too fat. As you all know, a few pounds makes a huge difference on a small frame. And as you all also know, when only a few pounds over ideal weight, we cannot lose 4, 5, 6 pounds/week like those who weigh more than us can! I don't exercise; I will do it by counting calories. And I have been a vegan since age 18 (I am 61). The reason I have not pinpointed my ideal weight is that menopause redistributed my weight, even though my weight did not change. So now my waist is bigger and my hips/butt smaller. I will need to experiment with different weights to narrow down to that magic number where I will look most well-proportioned. I already know that I don't want to be model-thin.I am only fat in the midriff/waist/belly, no other areas. Because of my age, if my weight drops too low I get upper arm wrinkles. So just a few pounds to have more of a waistline without sacrificing smooth arms-- until I can win enough $$$$$$ in a sweepstakes or contest to get plastic surgery! I know I must be at my optimum weight before plastic surgery because gaining or losing after plastic surgery will undo the results. So those are my goals.

BaDaSsBrUnEtTe

hello everyone! so nice to find a group of people with similar stats and goals!

5'3
HW-140
CW-127
GW-115

Goals:
-GW 115lbs
-lower body fat
-25 inch waist
-booty gains

Motivation:
-not being skinny fat
-looking good nekid

Methods:
-lifting heavy
-cardio
-1300-1500 calories a day
-hitting my macros

Allyson_SexierSummer

Hey! I'm so happy that I found the group through Reddit since it can be so hard to loose the last 10lbs when you're already pretty small. I'm almost always a lurker, but I know that actively participating will be way more helpful!

Physical:
Height - 5'4
SW: 132
CW: 124
GW: 112

Other Goals:
-lower body fat
-arms that actually look like I lift
-be able to do clapping push-ups
-PR in the half marathon (goal- 1:43. October)

Motivation:
-feeling good about myself
-kicking my binge eating habit once and for all

Methods:
-hour long spin class 2x per week
-3 runs per week (2 med distance, 1 long. Will drop spin in September to prepare to race)
-3 1-hour long metabolic circuit training classes per week
-1500-1600 calories per day with a 40p/30c/30f breakdown

Currently my body is defying the laws of thermodynamics and is holding on to all the fat. It is very had to stay motivated.

chotachan

Height: 5'3
SW: 205lbs
CW: 124lbs
GW: 115lbs

Other goals:
- get to goal and STAY there
- start lifting weights (can't do so for another 6 weeks but I can't wait to start!)
- stop freaking out about going slightly over calories etc. Basically learn to be less strict with myself (but not too lenient either ha!)
- eat more protein and less carbs

jmb5311

I love this idea! I try to tell everyone I want to lose a little weight and everyone tells me I am fine. But I would feel so much better. I definitely need moitvation as well! I really have an issue with stress/mindless eating. My hope was to reach my goal weight by my wedding, but it is very close now (September 12) so I would be happy with losing a good chunk before the big day.

Height: 5'3"
Current Weight: 142 lbs
Goal Weight: 125 lbs

Current Method: I keep going back and forth between eating 1200 calories/day or closer to my BMR of 1350 calories/day.
I try to do the elliptical several times a week, as well as a weight lifting class called Body Pump. I have a lot of obstacles to overcome, Type 1 Diabetes, Metal Rod in Left Leg (can't do anything that involves running or jumping). I would probably be a great case study for a Personal Trainer...

kellyt113

Thank you for this!

kellyt113

I love this idea! I try to tell everyone I want to lose a little weight and everyone tells me I am fine. But I would feel so much better. I definitely need moitvation as well! I really have an issue with stress/mindless eating. My hope was to reach my goal weight by my wedding, but it is very close now (September 12) so I would be happy with losing a good chunk before the big day.

Height: 5'3"
Current Weight: 142 lbs
Goal Weight: 125 lbs

Current Method: I keep going back and forth between eating 1200 calories/day or closer to my BMR of 1350 calories/day.
I try to do the elliptical several times a week, as well as a weight lifting class called Body Pump. I have a lot of obstacles to overcome, Type 1 Diabetes, Metal Rod in Left Leg (can't do anything that involves running or jumping). I would probably be a great case study for a Personal Trainer...

Congrats on your wedding! I'm getting married next April and hope to be pretty fit by then too!

MinaValkyrie

First off congrats to you fellow brides out there! I'm getting married this December so we can certainly vent about that too if you like (wedding planning is more stressful than I thought it would be!).

Thanks for inviting me - I'm a bit outside the weight right now, but hopefully won't be for too terribly long, and look forward to drawing some motivation from the group - I need it.

Height: 5'3"
SW: 190
CW: 172ish
GW: 127

Goals:
- Get down to 127
- Build some muscle with weight training
- Complete a half marathon in October (Hershey Half) and some 5ks along the way
-Eat better

Motivation:
- Wedding in December that I'd like to be closer to the weight where we dated for (my engagement pics are nice but kinda highlight how much weight I've gained in college)
- Watching my running distance (slowly) improve
- Wanting to break out all my old clothes that beckon me from the depths of the basement
- Having a roommate (also my gym and running buddy) here to help keep me accountable, I'd have fallen off the wagon if it wasn't for her, and it's been even better since she moved in
-I already paid the money for the half marathon and I refuse to waste $80+ on something I can't/won't do

Methods:

- Weight Training routine 2-3xweek just set up with the personal trainer at Planet Fitness (tracking sheet for reps & weight)
- Runkeeper - I'm now using this for all exercise tracking (I used to use Nexercise but got tired of double inputting since that app doesn't hook into others). They also have running programs in it so I've been doing the Beginner 5k which will culminate in my first 5k next Friday. Then we'll start on 5k-Half marathon training, all runs are 2-3x week. Also - Runkeeper connects with MFP directly so the calories and exercise come over almost immediately which I love.
- Tracking calories with MFP, I used to do this and lost weight but I'm bad at staying accountable and....I love food so I'm trying to get better at loving the right food and actually tracking it all.

jpdanh

Wow - should add to the Motivation list: You Ladies!