What motivates you?

Restless_Roger
Restless_Roger Posts: 11 Member
edited November 2024 in Motivation and Support
I'll admit what motivates me is seeing success stories from others. I know it's not an easy journey but seeing others accomplish their goals, reminds me that it's possible. If they can do it so can I. I've always been ambitious to achieve any goal I set for myself. It's like a self accomplishment. One of my secrets to get me out of bed and to the gym is to YouTube a few motivational videos and speeches. What's yours?

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  • CampLondon
    CampLondon Posts: 237 Member
    Finishing as many workouts as possible on the calendar before the month changes.
  • trjjoy
    trjjoy Posts: 666 Member
    To once again fit into my 'thin' clothes. And to then sell my fat clothes.
  • veggiecanner
    veggiecanner Posts: 137 Member
    I'm trying to have a month where I walk 50 miles. This month I only made it to 34. so March is new month.
  • sunnybeaches105
    sunnybeaches105 Posts: 2,831 Member
    Not sure to be honest. Call it inner drive for want of another term.
  • kensreboot
    kensreboot Posts: 17 Member
    This time around? I think a big motivator for me is people I work with. I started on 1/15/16 and a couple weeks later a buddy of mine at work tells me his cholesterol level is 250 and asks me what mine is. Granted, I weight over double what he does, I replied "As of November 25, 2015: 150". He flipped out! I honestly felt it was a bit high, I am used to it being around 125, but I did pack on several more pounds since then and I haven't been as strict on my vegetarian diet as I was back then (you can certainly eat a lot of junk as a vegetarian!) Anyway, he asked me how I got mine so low and I replied "Fruits & Veggies". Since then he has lost 10# (I am down 35#s since I started on 1/15/16) and I cant wait for us both to go get our lipids checked again to see how they are. Our talking has motivated others here, which is great. Again, I think they are a motivator for me, because I don't want to let myself down (again), but I especially don't want to let them down. I will admit, having 2 good vacations (a cruise in May and a big baseball trip in July) to look forward to is very motivating as well. :)
  • ghouli
    ghouli Posts: 207 Member
    Success stories motivate me as well, and getting closer to dropping sizes in clothing. I started out at a size 13 (juniors, a bit before joining MFP but had already started losing weight) and now I can fit into a lot of 7's. Looking at my old jeans gives me such a good feeling. Also just knowing that if I don't keep trying, I won't make progress. Thinking that in 3 months I could be closer to my goal, or still be stuck where I'm at currently.
  • LINIA
    LINIA Posts: 1,158 Member
    Painful body parts that are a little less painful when i weigh less, arthritis, hips and knees--who knew this would happen....i do read success stories and it is nice to wear clothing in the smaller sizes. The logging of exercise keeps me motivated to move.
  • Restless_Roger
    Restless_Roger Posts: 11 Member
    I'm happy to hear about everyone's motivation. It definitely makes me happy to know I can relate to so many people on the same healthy fitness life. It definitely isn't easy let me tell you, but it's amazing to know how hard we are willing to try and push! Great job everyone!
  • SisterSueGetsFit
    SisterSueGetsFit Posts: 1,211 Member
    veggiecanner wrote: »
    I'm trying to have a month where I walk 50 miles. This month I only made it to 34. so March is new month.

    I like this idea!! I may have to borrow it. March starts tomorrow!
  • SisterSueGetsFit
    SisterSueGetsFit Posts: 1,211 Member
    Right now...a trip back to Minnesota for my birthday. Nobody has seen me since Christmas...I'm down 17 pounds as of today and I'd like to be down 10 more by April 15th. Lofty, I know, but it's my motivator .
  • samchez0
    samchez0 Posts: 364 Member
    I also like seeing others success. I follow some weight loss before and afters on tumblr and it makes me feel good to see what others have accomplished. I also have a super encouraging family and it's great getting my daughter's involved in a healthy way and showing them it's not about losing weight but treating ourselves win respect and being the healthiest us.
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