What are some of your recent motivaters?

I keep a picture of myself from high school (my goal weight) in my wallet. Everytime I open it, I see it and think twice about the snack I'm about to purchase I've also seen people put these photos on their fridges

I write motivational posters and hang them ALL OVER. Everywhere I go in my house, there's a poster. There's a quote, an image, something, as long as its got something that I personally wrote down on the paper. I think that me writing down whatever I'm writing down holds me more accountable since I have to look at my own handwriting. I also print out logos for the places I used to visit when I'd get fast food all the time, and draw the circle with a line through it over the logo, so I know that I will NOT go there again (At least not until I'm certain that I have the strength and willpower to not overeat like I've done in the past). And other than that, I hop on the scale every other day. I only record it once a week, but seeing the number throughout the week makes me work harder to make sure that the number is smaller than the time before.

Knowing I have to wear this

http://www.davidsbridal.com/Product_Short-Strapless-Cotton-Sateen-Dress-39261_Bridal-Party-Bridesmaids-All-Bridesmaid-Dresses

In August for an entire day surrounded by old friends and people I haven't seen since high school.:sad: :grumble: :noway:

Chunky girl plus short strapless dress in the heat of August? That's my motivation at the moment.

Garden season has also just started here. I didn't realize how out of shape I was until I tried to work clearing brush for a few hours. Jeez. I knew I was getting chunky, but didn't realize the energy had dropped so low too!

Myself and my family are always my first motivators, they make me want to be the best I can be
Then second motivators are the negative people they have actually motivated me quite recently. I heard people were saying things behind my back (out of jealousy I know, and that's why I've never let it get me down) that I wasn't doing it the "healthy" way so my weight loss would never "stick" or that I'd gain it all back because "I know for a fact she's taking diet pills" :laugh: little did these people know that I in fact am losing my weight in the most healthy way possible and that is WHYYYY it has stuck for me and look at the people who were saying those things...
Life is just so motivating, beautiful days like today, my closet full of all of those skinny clothes and summer dresses, my little man who is dragging me out of the house to go for a walk and play. EVERYTHING motivates me, I honestly now a days don't think that there is anything that doesn't motivate me

My motivator is my closet - for every item too big to wear I'm going to buy something new. I need to bring my wardrobe into this century!

Also thinking about how good I will feel. I already feel better after dropping just 25lbs. I can't imagine the feeling once I drop 100+!!

I've had a few people notice and compliment me on my weight loss lately. I try not to worry about whether or not anyone notices because I'm doing this for myself, not to impress anyone, but it's still good to hear!

Also, my gym buddy AM - our chats help the time to fly by and she's always challenging me to do better and helping me with my form, etc. Plus she's a total nut and makes it fun. (that's right - you got a shout out hehe)

Mostly I want to feel like I'm sexy again, but also my trip to the tropics at the end of the year motivates me. Plus I want to be a whole new FREAKING SEXY woman by the time my huny gets back from being outto sea for 6 months. I have a huge battle ahead of me though because I really need to learn self control.....

This is silly considering some of what I read, but a belly button ring I bought several years ago and I have refound after loosing 20 pounds and having on my kitchen counter to remind me my goal is in close reach if I keep it up. I did have some mom friends on here to help at 1st but they all dropped out. :{