What keeps you motivated

iamsharica
iamsharica Posts: 947 Member
in Motivation and Support
When you feel like giving up what keeps you going? What do you look for as support to keep you determined to drop those pounds?
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  • sarahburke0729
    sarahburke0729 Posts: 39 Member
    AdoreBriella wrote: »
    When you feel like giving up what keeps you going? What do you look for as support to keep you determined to drop those pounds?

  • sarahburke0729
    sarahburke0729 Posts: 39 Member
    I think to myself, "Am I truly happy the way I am now. If not how can I change." But be realistic. I need to lose fifty pounds. I have a slow metabolism and thyroid issues. This isn't going to happen over night.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,558 Member
    I just want to be able to wear a certain, relatively expensive cycling jacket I bought 3 or 4 years ago.

    I had been thinking I should buy another one in a larger size to fit the larger me ... but then I thought that I already have this really nice jacket, I haven't worn it much, it's still in great shape -- almost like new. And if I were a few kg lighter, I could wear it. It will cost me less to lose a few kg than to buy a new jacket.

    So ... I can now zip it up. I can't make any sudden movements or breathe too deeply, but it will zip shut again. I'm on my way! :grin:
  • nishatay
    nishatay Posts: 67 Member
    I'm motivated by all the nice clothes I want to wear this summer lol. Plus I just want to look good and be active. These aren't very good reason but that's all I have right now
  • iamsharica
    iamsharica Posts: 947 Member
    sarahburke0729 wrote: »
    I think to myself, "Am I truly happy the way I am now. If not how can I change." But be realistic. I need to lose fifty pounds. I have a slow metabolism and thyroid issues. This isn't going to happen over night.

    You will reach your goal, keep at it :)
  • iamsharica
    iamsharica Posts: 947 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    I just want to be able to wear a certain, relatively expensive cycling jacket I bought 3 or 4 years ago.

    I had been thinking I should buy another one in a larger size to fit the larger me ... but then I thought that I already have this really nice jacket, I haven't worn it much, it's still in great shape -- almost like new. And if I were a few kg lighter, I could wear it. It will cost me less to lose a few kg than to buy a new jacket.

    So ... I can now zip it up. I can't make any sudden movements or breathe too deeply, but it will zip shut again. I'm on my way! :grin:

    I so love your post!!! Congrats! Its so motivating for me to get back into to clothes I can't fit right now. Awesome!
  • iamsharica
    iamsharica Posts: 947 Member
    nishatay wrote: »
    I'm motivated by all the nice clothes I want to wear this summer lol. Plus I just want to look good and be active. These aren't very good reason but that's all I have right now

    Girl, thats one of the things that keeps me motivated is nice clothes and looking good in them! Yeeess! Lol
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,455 Member
    I've come to far to give up....it's been 7 years since I've lost 50 lbs and I'm determined not to go back!
  • lauracups
    lauracups Posts: 533 Member
    To be totally honest, I tell myself a good game about "this is for health and long term strength ". BUT a tiny part of me just wants to be the kind of woman that other woman look at and think "b%$!@" ;)>:)
  • plutomovedon
    plutomovedon Posts: 13 Member
    Let's just all cut the crap and be honest:

    Sex.

    That's it.
  • robw235
    robw235 Posts: 25 Member
    For me, the motivation is being healthy for what I hope will be a long retirement. I'm less than a year away and I want to do so much after years of hard work. To not be able to enjoy my reward because I'm unhealthy would just suck! Even something as simple as wanting to be able to get down on the floor and play with my grandchildren, or chase them in the park, those are motivating for me. Most of all, I want to be here for my spouse. So, a few months ago when the Dr. told me it was time to go on a statin, I begged for a few months to get healthy. Later this month I'll find out if all this hard work has worked at lowering my numbers.
  • 999tigger
    999tigger Posts: 5,235 Member
    I understand my reasons for losing weight and acccept what it entails. Health is not to be sniffed at. I wish id realised earlier how straightforward to lose weight is. Once I commit and start something Im not in the mood to not reach my objective. I keep reminding myslef whats pushing me as well as the evidence that its working. I get on with it.
  • 81Katz
    81Katz Posts: 7,074 Member
    That I have done it once before (I'm back due to some re-gain)
    1. Health and concurring my food issues.
    2. A closet FULL of clothes that no longer fit and I refuse to buy more clothes in bigger sizes. Although #2 might be a bit higher on my list than #1 to be honest ... :blush:
  • dufus12
    dufus12 Posts: 393 Member
    All great reasons to keep at it - I know so well the feeling that I don't want to buy bigger clothes when I have some nice stuff just 'resting' in the closet.....I have chosen a pair of trousers and they will be my guide for a while. Just getting them past my thighs will be an achievement!
    Secondly, I want to go back on holiday, sit down in my favourite bar and not worry about how obvious my jelly rolls are to fellow customers.......there is something nicely liberating to sit in the sun by the sea, a drink in hand, and not be conscious of one's flubber!
  • LosingitinLondon
    LosingitinLondon Posts: 15 Member
    Seeing improvements - running longer; lifting more etc. And old photos. I found some the other day and was really shocked. I just don't want to look like that again and that motivates me when I'm tempted to eat a biscuit (or 20...)
  • KayleighIsGoingFatToFit
    KayleighIsGoingFatToFit Posts: 203 Member
    I have a Christmas jumper and skinny jeans I want to wear this Christmas hanging up on a wall, so I see it every day and keeps my mind on track :smiley:
  • TheRoseRoss
    TheRoseRoss Posts: 112 Member
    My daughter is 7 years old and loves the water park. I didn't go with her at all last year because I was too embarrassed about how I would look with my shirt off. This is time with her that I'll never get back. If I'm lucky, she will grow into a young, independent woman that prefers to spend time with her friends than her father. I'm not going to let this summer @ the water park pass me by, because I was too embarrassed about how I looked without a shirt.

    Also, to look good naked in general. To no longer see guys on tv, clutch my stomach and think "man! I WISH I had abs like that."
  • alicaramik2
    alicaramik2 Posts: 71 Member
    I've been living with chronic pain and restricted mobility for several years. A degenerative condition in the bones of my pelvis and hips. I'm hoping that taking off the extra weight will help with the pain and allow me to regain some ability to move freely. If not, it's either a pretty extreme and expensive surgery or a wheelchair for the rest of my life. That's what gives me the motivation.
  • Rocketqueeen
    Rocketqueeen Posts: 96 Member
    The fast approaching summer months are what keep me motivated. This year I would like to (for once) wear a bathing suit. It doesn't even need to be a two piece. I just don't want to feel gross and self conscious the whole time. My problem area is my butt and thighs. It always has been.
  • five1113
    five1113 Posts: 88 Member
    johntoenjes wrote: »
    Let's just all cut the crap and be honest:

    Sex.

    That's it.

    Lmao touche :D
  • arabianhorselover
    arabianhorselover Posts: 1,488 Member
    I would like to be able to wear shorts without being ashamed of my flabby thighs which I gained from losing weight.
  • geedubya2014
    geedubya2014 Posts: 2 Member
    I look at the progress I have made and how happy I have become and refuse to turn back! I find myself participating in activities I use to and it feels great! I don't want to go back to that lazy boring life!
  • aroberts19
    aroberts19 Posts: 16 Member
    I remember all the times I quit already, when I had made progress and then gave up. I don't want to keep starting over and I want to be proud of the choices I make. Recently my daughter started ice skating and I want it to be something the whole family can do. I got on skates for the second time in my life and I didn't die. I actually did pretty well. That made me feel like I could do anything. It gave me a ton of motivation.
  • deathninja82
    deathninja82 Posts: 108 Member
    Alcohol, heavy metal (Sabaton FTW) and pain.
  • iamsharica
    iamsharica Posts: 947 Member
    LaurieWrobo wrote: »
    I've come to far to give up....it's been 7 years since I've lost 50 lbs and I'm determined not to go back!

    I heard that!
  • iamsharica
    iamsharica Posts: 947 Member
    robw235 wrote: »
    For me, the motivation is being healthy for what I hope will be a long retirement. I'm less than a year away and I want to do so much after years of hard work. To not be able to enjoy my reward because I'm unhealthy would just suck! Even something as simple as wanting to be able to get down on the floor and play with my grandchildren, or chase them in the park, those are motivating for me. Most of all, I want to be here for my spouse. So, a few months ago when the Dr. told me it was time to go on a statin, I begged for a few months to get healthy. Later this month I'll find out if all this hard work has worked at lowering my numbers.
    I really hope you get the results and answers from your doctor your looking for. Keep up the good work.
  • LaurieWrobo
    LaurieWrobo Posts: 1,455 Member
    AdoreBriella wrote: »
    LaurieWrobo wrote: »
    I've come to far to give up....it's been 7 years since I've lost 50 lbs and I'm determined not to go back!

    I heard that!
    Thank you! Determined to hit restart.....yesterday was better we'll see how weekend pans out!
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,558 Member
    Machka9 wrote: »
    I just want to be able to wear a certain, relatively expensive cycling jacket I bought 3 or 4 years ago.

    I had been thinking I should buy another one in a larger size to fit the larger me ... but then I thought that I already have this really nice jacket, I haven't worn it much, it's still in great shape -- almost like new. And if I were a few kg lighter, I could wear it. It will cost me less to lose a few kg than to buy a new jacket.

    So ... I can now zip it up. I can't make any sudden movements or breathe too deeply, but it will zip shut again. I'm on my way! :grin:

    I'm wearing it!! :smiley:

    Not only can I zip it up, but it was comfortable enough to wear on a bicycle ride today. :)

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    Now I'd like to be able to wear another layer under it. I had two light layers on, but as winter comes on, I might want a fleecy layer.

  • DedRepublic
    DedRepublic Posts: 348 Member
    AdoreBriella wrote: »
    When you feel like giving up what keeps you going? What do you look for as support to keep you determined to drop those pounds?

    My relentless desire to be better than I was yesterday.

  • MrKbailey
    MrKbailey Posts: 61 Member
    Being and looking healthy

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