What is your WHY?
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Thank you all for sharing. This is the first step towards going in the right direction. I know for some it is just words, but when you take the time to think about it, feel it, and understand it, then it becomes that much more real. Now, it's time to take action. Join a 14 or 30 day accountability and support group. Doesn't matter what kind. Nutrition, exercise, both. Commit to it for that time, track all that you do and all that you eat, and take it one day at a time.
I have a different support group every month. Some carry over from the previous month, others are brand new. These help me stay accountable, track what I am doing, and maintain my goals. But, you have to take action.0 -
Hey! How was your weekend? What fun and exciting things did you do? The family and I ran the Run for Refugees 5k on Saturday. My son set a new PR for himself. I definitely can't keep up with him anymore. 2 miles in he left me behind. I hope you all have a great week.0
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My why ... well, there are the sensible reasons like I'm not getting any younger and health is starting to be a serious issue with cholesterol and diabetes. I really should be more concerned with those reasons, however, the real reason is I'm tired of feeling bad about myself. I'm tired of worrying about if I will fit in a seat when I go to a game, fly, restaurant, etc. I'm tired of worrying if I will be the largest person at a party. I'm tired of worrying that everyone is judging me for my size. I'm just tired of it all and need to change it once and for all.1
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_treehugger74 wrote: »My why ... well, there are the sensible reasons like I'm not getting any younger and health is starting to be a serious issue with cholesterol and diabetes. I really should be more concerned with those reasons, however, the real reason is I'm tired of feeling bad about myself. I'm tired of worrying about if I will fit in a seat when I go to a game, fly, restaurant, etc. I'm tired of worrying if I will be the largest person at a party. I'm tired of worrying that everyone is judging me for my size. I'm just tired of it all and need to change it once and for all.
You got this. That is an excellent reason why. Now, take ACTION! The only way you will fulfill your why is by taking the steps necessary to do so. If I can support you in anyway, please let me know.0 -
What have you done that you thought you would never accomplish? Why do you think you accomplished that? Chances are, you were willing to be slightly unreasonable to accomplish that task. You raised the bar and held yourself to a higher standard.
This is something I still struggle with to this day. Which is odd, because some of the things I wanted most, I did whatever it took to get there. When I joined the Army, I had several goals I wanted to accomplish during my 4 year enlistment. I wanted a leather jacket with patches sewn on it, (might have been some Top Gun movie influence there, I wanted a career field that would benefit me in the future when I was older, and I wanted to achieve the rank of Sergeant before my enlistment was over.
Well, I did all of that, and in less time than I expected. Why, because I put my mind to it. Your health and fitness goals are just as easy to achieve, you just have to put your mind to it, discipline yourself to make the adjustments that align with your goals, and go for it. Don't let anyone else dictate what you want or need. Take charge. I promise you, the instant you make that decision, you will start to achieve what you are aiming for.
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Happy Monday! Very short weekend for me. I hope my boss doesn't ask me to cover another weekend shift. At least I will get this friday off, so 3 day weekend, here I come.
How was your weekend? What did you do for fun?0 -
WHY? Why do you exercise 5-6 days a week? Why do you eat a little healthier than you did yesterday? Why do you want to feel comfortable in you skin? Why do you want to lose weight? Why do you want to lift more, run faster, jump higher, jump further? These are just some of the questions you should be asking yourself daily. Then, once you have done that and answered it, ask yourself why again. The only way you will feel motivated and inspired to push yourself, is if you truly know why you are fighting for it.
So, what is your WHY?
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Getting caught up on American Ninja Warrior episodes and I just watched one of my favorite ninjas Jessie Graff make ANW history. It got me thinking too.
Many times I have heard women say they don't want to lift heavy weights because they don't want to get all big and bulky life the She Hulk . Truth be told, it's not going to happen. Yes, there are women out there that want to, and that's ok. But if you are wanting to become strong and fit, you can still remain lean.
Jessie, at only 5'8", which is tall for most women, is a lean power house. I can honestly say, she is stronger than me by a long shot. Dont be afraid to lift heavier weights.
Check out this video of her being the first woman to finish stage 1 of the American Ninja Warrior finals obstacle course. Truly inspirational for all athletes.
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Hey everyone. It is a new month. If you had a hard time last month, like I did, time to dust yourself off, re-evaluate your goals, determine "WHY" you want to be healthier and more fit, and go for it. Use your calendar on the wall or on your phone to schedule your workouts like appointments, throw all the junk food out, and check in with me or someone daily for accountability. We can do this!
Who has their plan set already for the month?0 -
My why is simple: abject fear. My father's family is plagued with diabetes, heart disease, cancer, you name it. My mom's side is physically healthier, but mentally messed up. I inherited the worst of both worlds, and I've seen my future if I follow in the footprints of my family. (My mother, too, has made many positive changes, for the exact same reasons.)
I've planned out all my meals for the week, and I've squeezed in one (of three) weekly runs this morning. Let's do this.0 -
MikePXstream wrote: »Who has their plan set already for the month?
I do! Eat healthy, stay active, get those fall chores done!!
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I am doing this for me. Because I deserve it. I deserve to be healthier. Not to follow in families footsteps. To lower my chances of preventable diseases. To teach my girls and show them how to be healthy. So i am not the fat friend. So i generally feel better.2
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My why is better health, less medication and higher self esteem. I gained weight after a car accident that left me with chronic back pain and more days on the couch than off of it. I've since had to start taking not one, but two meds to control my high BP, and have multiple other weight related health problems. I can't stand taking so much medication, and getting back to a healthy weight would allow me to drop many of them. I've had surgery to implant a spinal nerve stimulator to help control the back pain from the permanently damaged nerves, but less weight would help even more.
My self esteem takes a dive every morning when I struggle to find something to wear that fits and is comfortable. I just got remarried, and my wonderful, supportive new husband deserves a wife that eagerly jumps out of bed to greet the day with him, not someone who takes forever to find something to wear because nothing fits or feels comfortable!2 -
These are some great reasons why. I think it is so important to know why you want to be healthier. That is what is going to give you the drive an energy to keep going. I kind of lost mine for a little bit there, and it took this past trip home to my mom's to kind of spark it again. She passed away 2.5 years ago. I am still fighting with the court system to inherit her property, but a lot of the struggles and complications she endured with her diabetes was resurfaced when I was cleaning out her place, which reminded me why I workout out and eat right. So my kids do not have to go through with me what I did with my mom.1
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My why is sport related. I am a lifelong horseback rider and have dabbled in multiple disciplines over the years. As a teenager I saw an amazing rider and knew then that I wanted to be able to do the things he did. Now, nearly 30 years later, I am at a point in my life -- financially and with the necessary support -- to pursue that dream. The more I ride, the more I learn, the more I realize that to do that, I have to be an athlete. So, my why is to have the fitness to be able to pursue my dream.
This month will be hard because of my workload but I'm planning on some mega cooking this weekend to stock the freezer and an activity goal of at least 30 minutes of continuous movement per day. I won't advance my goals this month but I'm aiming to at least not backslide.1 -
Here4Cookies wrote: »My why is sport related. I am a lifelong horseback rider and have dabbled in multiple disciplines over the years. As a teenager I saw an amazing rider and knew then that I wanted to be able to do the things he did. Now, nearly 30 years later, I am at a point in my life -- financially and with the necessary support -- to pursue that dream. The more I ride, the more I learn, the more I realize that to do that, I have to be an athlete. So, my why is to have the fitness to be able to pursue my dream.
This month will be hard because of my workload but I'm planning on some mega cooking this weekend to stock the freezer and an activity goal of at least 30 minutes of continuous movement per day. I won't advance my goals this month but I'm aiming to at least not backslide.
That's awesome. A friend of mine is a rider and very much an athlete. Being fit plays a huge part in riding. Not only for yourself, but for your horse too. Good luck to you. If I can support you in anyway, please let me know.1 -
I love your encouraging words
I want to have a bright and shiny future. Feel pleasant to myself, feel satisfied with my life. 3 -
My why is I want to travel the world and be able to appreciate it without the worries of not being able to hike that trail or walk the entire museum without aching. Being overweight gives me a lot of social anxiety and it has affected past life decisions. I'm hoping along with this physical health improvement I will also mentally improve myself a lot as well.2
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My why - I've lost a few friends/coworkers over the past couple of years, all 5-10 years younger than me, mostly health related. At my moms a few months ago, talking about work and she made a "well, you know you're getting old" type comment, and it hit, hard for some reason.
Looked at myself in the mirror and saw an out of shape old man. I'm only 57 lol. That, and my wife deserves much better than an out of shape old man for a husband, much better. So I told the old guy to piss off, and got to work.
No more of this "You know you're old" mindset BS. It's far too prevalent, and I bought into it.
No more.4 -
My twin gets married this time next year
I want to look stunning in a bridesmaid dress so we can have the perfect twin shot that I'm happy to put on my wall1 -
Excellent. Thank you for sharing. Take it one day at a time, focus on progression, and you will achieve your goals.
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Have you ever wondered why it is we can so easily let poor nutritional choices creep into our lives or why it is so easy to not work out?
I saw an article the other day and it talked about how our great ancestors could kick our *kitten* right now, take our girl, or guy probably, run across the valley and barely break a sweat. Meanwhile a large majority of us might cramp up after 1/4 mile,and forget about slinging someone over our shoulder like a sack of potatoes. Have we really regressed that much?
I think about the Romans, Spartans, Vikings and other cultures from years past on how if you were not fit, strong and in shape, you would not survive or could not defend your family. Imagine a scenario like that now? Would you be able to defend your family, survive against the odds, or even be able to run for help? I mean after all, your cell phone battery could die on you by mid day right?
Just something to ponder. What do you think?1 -
MikePXstream wrote: »Would you be able to defend your family, survive against the odds, or even be able to run for help? I mean after all, your cell phone battery could die on you by mid day right?
LOL. No, not without technological help. I think this is one of the reasons the Tough Mudder races and CrossFit are intriguing to me. They encourage using the body in functional ways (or seem to from this outsider's perspective). Someday I'll do an obstacle race.0 -
I want to feel better about myself. I want to feel comfortable in my own skin, especially when shopping for clothes. I want to be healthy and more active, I want to lower my chances for weight-related illness like diabetes and hypertension.
And yet, I keep sabotaging myself, but have no idea why. I WANT to lose weight, I WANT to want to exercise, and yet I keep falling short. I'm by far my own worst critic. When I have a bad day, I pout, feel down about myself, and give up on myself. I'm actually thinking about returning to therapy (I have a long family hx of abuse) because something has to give.
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Here4Cookies wrote: »MikePXstream wrote: »Would you be able to defend your family, survive against the odds, or even be able to run for help? I mean after all, your cell phone battery could die on you by mid day right?
LOL. No, not without technological help. I think this is one of the reasons the Tough Mudder races and CrossFit are intriguing to me. They encourage using the body in functional ways (or seem to from this outsider's perspective). Someday I'll do an obstacle race.
I have done a couple of mud runs. They are a lot of fun and definitely test your agility and functional fitness. I am considering doing the Spartan Sprint.1 -
alwinter09 wrote: »I want to feel better about myself. I want to feel comfortable in my own skin, especially when shopping for clothes. I want to be healthy and more active, I want to lower my chances for weight-related illness like diabetes and hypertension.
And yet, I keep sabotaging myself, but have no idea why. I WANT to lose weight, I WANT to want to exercise, and yet I keep falling short. I'm by far my own worst critic. When I have a bad day, I pout, feel down about myself, and give up on myself. I'm actually thinking about returning to therapy (I have a long family hx of abuse) because something has to give.
Amanda R
Wanting to feel better about yourself and comfortable in your own skin are great places to start. Now, expand on that. Dig a little deeper. Why do you want to feel better about yourself? Why do you want to feel comfortable in your own skin? The further you dig, the more revealed you true why will be, and that is what will motivate you to keep going! It took me a little bit to discover that, but once I did, that made all the difference.0 -
alwinter09 wrote: »And yet, I keep sabotaging myself, but have no idea why. I WANT to lose weight, I WANT to want to exercise, and yet I keep falling short. I'm by far my own worst critic. When I have a bad day, I pout, feel down about myself, and give up on myself. I'm actually thinking about returning to therapy (I have a long family hx of abuse) because something has to give.
Amanda R
I encourage you to go back if you can. I, too, have a history of abuse (mostly emotional). I have returned several times because as healing happens it seems to reveal another layer of trauma that needs to be dealt with. For me, the damage is a huge part of why I couldn't find my deeper 'why' for being my best self. I had to learn to give myself permission.
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What's up MFP peeps? How is this week going for you so far? Anything new and exciting to share?
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My Why, this is extremely powerful to me as this is what makes me continue my Journey. I was so sick last year, that I had to be hospitalized. This was my worst experience ever and I swore to myself I would never be put in the Hospital again if I could help it. No words can describe the Horror that I went through. With my mother passing away at 54 years old, and here I was being hospitalized at 54 I was just beside myself and I thought this was the end that I was never going to leave the hospital. So the longer I stayed, I started thinking this was a reality which scared me!
When I arrived at the ER I was having a gallbladder attack (simple, these are outpatient surgeries), not me I had such a bad infection internally within my body that I was in the hospital for a week just for them to treat the infection. Then they went to remove the gallbladder, and it was too large and inflamed that I had to be cut open for them to remove (my 10" scar that I see in the mirror everyday reminds me of this). I asked the Dtr's how can someone get an infection like I had in my body, and they all said the processed and fast food that American's consume on a daily basis. That is when reality hit, and I finally realized that I needed to do something different.
Which then I found this awesome product that I use, and it has helped me tremdously with my Weight loss. In 6 months I lost 59 lbs and I have another 50 to go. I am now just getting started again with My Fitness Pal and taking advantage of these groups/Forums to help me with this journey. The weight is slowly coming off, there is no magic pill and we all have to work to get it off. It took us awhile to gain and be in the situation we are, so it is not about to leave us without a fight. Between this Nutritious drink and my weight loss I have gotten off all of my Prescription medications. I'm totally on my way in making my life better, and when I start to slip and eat the bad foods or not care (I do have some of those day) then I always go back to my Why. If your Why doesn't keep you motivated, then you need to search deeper for that Why. As the WHY is extremely POWERFUL!4 -
Today my why is wanting my kids to be proud of me.4
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