My diabetes. Exercise is a huge factor in blood sugar control and I'm terrible at it. So...I guess I'm looking to turn my diabetes into dietbetes. Hopefully add a few more weeks to my life in the process; that, or at least not loss a limb.

I'm relieved to see other people/women mention fitting into clothes, as their motivation, because that's my issue, too but felt that I was being shallow and going against body positivity. I don't dislike my body per se, but I've let myself go and that's what I don't like. I should probably lose a lot more than my goal, but I want to be realistic and stay in a range that I feel is true to me and just be more disciplined and active! Sorry to blab on!

While I also have my own reasons for vanity's sake (I miss being comfortable enough with my body to wear crop tops!) I'm also going to be moving from Florida to California in a few months for school. I'm going to be living on my own, far away from my friends and family, so I'd like to be more physically fit for personal safety. As it stands, I feel pretty helpless in terms of strength and self-defense, so I hope to work on building muscle and stamina, as well as learn some self-defense skills!

I have my 20 year (eek) high school reunion coming up and I want to look great. plus I'm with everyone else who said clothes....I have a closet full of great clothes I can't fit into anymore. So ready to fix that!

terronesaaronc wrote: »

The desk job is killing me. I used to be able to maintain a decent weight and eat whatever I wanted, while I was working a physically demanding job. Then, about 3 years ago, I moved to a better, but less strenuous desk job, and I've steadily gained weight since then. I've always worked out 3-4 times a week for as long as I can remember, but I've also been eating and cooking whatever I want. I think I'm living proof that losing weight is 80% related to your diet.

I'm with ya there. Desk jobs are tough. No physical activity and it's super easy to snack whenever you feel bored. I've started "exercising" during conference calls and training webinars. T might be as simple as stretching or I might actually do squats, lunges, leg lifts, etc. I try to just move a little bit whenever I can throughout the day. And yes, I agree that diet is key. I really believe that diet is for weight loss and exercise is for fitness/strength and they are nearly separate entities.

But anyway, on topic - my motivation is to feel comfortable in my own skin and to feel like my body is my vehicle to do anything I want, not a hinderance to the things I wish to achieve. I got tired of feeling like being fit and healthy was reserved for people who were naturally fit and healthy and I realized that I could be that person but it wasn't going to happen without effort. "You better werk *kitten*!" is sort of my motto right now

I didn't like what I saw in the mirror and I didn't like not feeling as strong as I used to; I want to shed a layer of fat to be able to see the muscles I work so hard to grow, but my issue has always been consistency - consistency going to the gym and consistency with healthy eating. I think both are finally starting to click for me, which is a relief, though it's still hard work at this point!

Years ago, it was so I could fit into my wedding dress without alterations. Which I was able to. Now, after 5 years of marriage and an almost two year old. I just want to feel the way I felt when I was that weight, I felt stronger, confident and better about myself. Plus exercise got me off of anti depressants, so I wasn't relying on them anymore to feel okay. So I want to get back there, and set a good example to my kid and any future kids we may have.

I've always been active and fit but struggled with my weight. Each decade seems to add 10 pounds to the scale. Now in my early 50s I had my first physical in which I had "elevated" blood pressure. I'm not going on medication -- I'm going to treat it with diet and exercise. Gotta keep this temple clean!

I watched my grandmother die a slow and painful death that was due, in large part, to health problems caused by her weight. After gaining about 40 pounds in the last four years, I have realized that if I want to avoid the same fate, I need to get active! My diet, for the most part, isn't my enemy. It's finding time and energy to move my body. For the first time in a long time, I'm just making small changes, and it all feels very doable.

My motivation is from the response of others when they haven't seen me for a while. I mean it motivates me to see that others are actually influenced by what I am doing and the daily challenges I am facing. It makes me want to push even further and make people see it is actually possible.

I'm motivated by a few things. One, family history. Diabetes, cancer, back & knee problems, etc. run in the family. My fatness is an aggravating factor in each of these. Also, I'm 29 and relatively newly single. I want to get in shape to convince someone to marry me :-). I eventually want kids, and to play with said kids. It's pretty difficult to run around at 35 years old and 300 pounds.

It's the idea of what would happen if I actually cared and actually took care of myself. I lost 40 lbs thinking that way before but this time around I would like to look normal for my height.

In 2015 I started getting into shape. I got to the point where I lost the weight, built muscle/toned, and then I realized I want to go even farther than that. Now - I'm going full Xena. I want to look like She-Hulk had a baby with Conan the Barbarian.

My motivations to pursue fitness include: improved energy levels, better mood (thanks endorphins!), increased self-confidence, better-fitting clothes, and a desire to have more self-control. I've changed how I approach food, and what I allow myself to consume on a daily basis, and it has made a huge difference. Remember: you can't out-train a bad diet. I've really tried, and it was not a successful endeavor.

I've been exercising regularly for about 2 years, along with watching my diet. I am making progress towards my goals every day. I set short term goals and long term goals, and I feel great when I am able to hit those. When I miss a goal, I feel more motivated to keep trying. My long term goal is to be in the best shape of my life by my 40th birthday. It's been a big lifestyle change for me, but I can honestly say I don't regret making the decision. Fit and healthy is the way to be!