Motivation-That (to some) dreaded word

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  • GoLizB
    GoLizB Posts: 25 Member
    I'm also one of those types who thinks motivation is a second to DETERMINATION. Motivation is unnecessary for something you really want (or need). If you're really thirsty, it's not motivation that pushes you to the faucet to get a glass of water. You are DETERMINED to quench your thirst.

    Something that helps me focus and stay determined is reading over my goals daily. Write your goals down on paper and look at that piece of paper daily. It will give you the extra push to track/workout/drink water that you need to do to accomplish them. If your goals aren't realistic, or aren't that "worth it" to you, it's likely you won't make the effort, so make sure your goals are important to you(healthy self and son seems very important to me!) and also attainable.

    If I'm really struggling, I will go over to theberry.com and read their daily motivation page when I think a little outside influence might be nice. But for the most part, I'm just determined to reach my goals and that's what gets me to the gym and here to log my food every day!
  • jane21480
    jane21480 Posts: 104 Member
    Motivation...is to move for life
    I want to stay motivated to have a great life with my family and friends.
    I am 53 yrs old and don't want to use the excuse of I am "that age" where you gain weight.
    I am not going to let the weight creep up on me.
    I have a wonderful husband, two great sons. One of our son's got married last year. What motivates
    me when things happen like this summer when our youngest son ( 24) got me up on a surf board for the first time in my life. I want to be healthy and able to try new things. I am hoping for grandchildren one day to
    say they have the "coolest grandma" that will do things and go places. Not one that just bakes cookies all day.
    Cookies go in and out... memories last a lot longer :)
  • beautifuldisasta
    beautifuldisasta Posts: 89 Member
    My motivation firstly comes from wanting to be a good example for my kids.

    Secondly it comes from that I don't want to live like this anymore. Every day I do some kind of exercise, every day I stay under my calories, I'm that much closer. Not every day will be perfect, but if the majority is then I know I'm on the right track!

    Thirdly I never want to be in the position that I have a lot of weight to lose again. I just want to be able to maintain a healthy weight.

    Fourthly I get so much motivation from people here on MPF, I love sharing this experience with others! :heart:

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