What's your "why"?

cholloway88
cholloway88 Posts: 25 Member
in Motivation and Support
So, I've always kept the motto of "what's my why" while on the journey to health, especially when things get tough. Whether it be to feel better about myself physically and mentally, to improve my health, to be around for as long as possible, to be able to by cute clothes, etc.

So, I'm interested to know what keeps you motivated. What's your "why"?

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  • IILikeToMoveItMoveIt
    IILikeToMoveItMoveIt Posts: 1,172 Member
    I have lots. The reasons why I am loosing weight is I hate not being able to sit on my knees or bend down easily. I miss wearing the kind of clothes I like. I hate the feeling of being overweight. The aches and pains. The hormones changes, the irregular/ heavy periods. The fatigue. I miss feeling beautiful. I want my kids to be healthier than me. I hate the change in me after weight gain. I want my confidence and self respect back. I want the best life I can give myself. I want to be the best me I can be.
  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I've been both healthy and fit and fat and unhealthy and un-fit and back to healthy and fit...healthy and fit is far and away the better position to be in...

    I enjoy being an active person and eating well...it's not really particularly burdensome for me...
  • elizabethmcopeland
    elizabethmcopeland Posts: 167 Member
    i have a few...
    • never stop learning,
    • stronger than yesterday,
    • you do good things, so do them
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I have a history of eating disordered thinking that goes back decades, so one of my motivations is to keep that at bay and to focus instead on my fitness goals and my health as I am now in my early 40s and do not wish to waste anymore time on that aspect of my past. It is not something I am proud of, to be honest.

    I also have COPD which was diagnosed when I was only 28 (I have 65% lung function) and I am determined to do all I can to maintain my fitness and to continue my cycling which is something I enjoy (when I am not stuck going up the hills, lol). I do not wish to become one of those who gives up and ends up being sedentary due to fear.

    Finally, I suffer with quite severe anxiety and depression and exercise is the only thing I have found that really helps in any meaningful way.

    So, my main reasons are to maintain the health I do have, to keep myself challenged, to improve my mood and to motivate others who have been where I have been.
  • cholloway88
    cholloway88 Posts: 25 Member
    Graelwyn75 wrote: »
    I have a history of eating disordered thinking that goes back decades, so one of my motivations is to keep that at bay and to focus instead on my fitness goals and my health as I am now in my early 40s and do not wish to waste anymore time on that aspect of my past. It is not something I am proud of, to be honest.

    I also have COPD which was diagnosed when I was only 28 (I have 65% lung function) and I am determined to do all I can to maintain my fitness and to continue my cycling which is something I enjoy (when I am not stuck going up the hills, lol). I do not wish to become one of those who gives up and ends up being sedentary due to fear.

    Finally, I suffer with quite severe anxiety and depression and exercise is the only thing I have found that really helps in any meaningful way.

    So, my main reasons are to maintain the health I do have, to keep myself challenged, to improve my mood and to motivate others who have been where I have been.

    I don't think you should be embarrassed by what you struggled with in your past. I think it's something to be proud of that you fought the battle and won! I hate to hear that you struggle with health problems (something I struggle with as well), but I'm glad you found something that works for you!

    As far as anxiety and depression, I 100% get that. Something I've dealt with for years now and it's one of those things that I have to just take day by day. As the saying goes "I've survived 100% of my bad days so far."

    Thank you for opening up and being honest. I wish you nothing but the best! :smile:
  • Niki_Fitz
    Niki_Fitz Posts: 951 Member
    edited August 2017
    I enjoy life the most when I'm feeling lean and strong. I'm here to live my fullest life.

    Exercise and good eating also keep my depression and anxiety under control. And finally, I like to look good!
  • gorham04
    gorham04 Posts: 14 Member
    Law School Graduation looming ahead and want to start off on the right foot for what comes next. :)
  • cholloway88
    cholloway88 Posts: 25 Member
    gorham04 wrote: »
    Law School Graduation looming ahead and want to start off on the right foot for what comes next. :)

    Congrats on Law school! :smiley:
  • theritestuff
    theritestuff Posts: 101 Member
    I just like beer and pizza so I workout super hard.
  • LateefD18
    LateefD18 Posts: 4 Member
    I just want to live a healthy life and not worry about health problems.
  • gorham04
    gorham04 Posts: 14 Member
    @cholloway88 Thank you! :)
  • LizzieMay
    LizzieMay Posts: 12 Member
    Can't stop waiting for my tomorrows, need to be healthy today...
  • asianolikeyou
    asianolikeyou Posts: 393 Member
    My why: I've rejoined my ballet company after recovering from a serious injury, and I want to surpass my pre-injury level of fitness.
  • rawrrgenn
    rawrrgenn Posts: 118 Member
    edited August 2017
    I want to be happy with what I see in the mirror, and losing the excess weight will help with that. I want to be fit so that I can be more comfortable with the idea of hiking and other outdoor activities. I want to be far away from a moment I had a year ago where I broke down after stepping on the scale (260lbs) and realizing how bad I let myself go-- most of my clothes was tight fitting or didn't fit. It was a dark time. Other people noticed my weight gain, and my uncle straight up told me I was getting fat and it was also what prompted me to get my butt on track. I weigh 215 and have ways to go
  • Raquel_Mama
    Raquel_Mama Posts: 1,815 Member
    Honestly, just to be as sexy on the outside as I feel on the inside. Have the confidence that I know is buried somewhere in there.
  • SillyCat1975
    SillyCat1975 Posts: 328 Member
    I have a few reasons, I want to drop the high cholesterol. There is a huge heart history in my family and I am 42 and my mom had open heart surgery in her 50's. My daughter graduates in May and I want to look really good for photo's, I want her to be proud to call me her mom (she's always been proud but I WANT to feel good about it) I want to be able to twist and turn and not feel a fat roll. I just want to feel good about me! I've never weighed this much and I know it's a journey but I also know it's achievable. It's keeping the faith and putting one foot in front of the other.
  • TaniaMTaylor6
    TaniaMTaylor6 Posts: 16 Member
    I want to be as fit as I can. I got to the point where walking to the local shop left me breathless and I had daily chest pain. My body is now thanking me for doing this and I never want to get that big ever again.
    I want to be a good role model for my children and show them that they can still have treats so long as they are in moderation and looking after themselves should be a priority. I wish for them to lead a healthy lifestyle. I also want to show them that seeking comfort from food like I was, just isn't healthy and the problems can be solved other ways.
    Not only do I want to feel good, I want to look good too. I want to be able to buy nice clothes and know that they will suit me.
  • g8gtqueen
    g8gtqueen Posts: 1 Member
    I have many reasons that are all important. But the one "why" that keeps me in check the most is to prove everyone wrong.
  • vmbourg
    vmbourg Posts: 125 Member
    You know that nasty , full , icky feeling you have when you eat too much food? Or just greasy things like fast food fries??? And somehow you keep finding yourself doing it over and over again? I dont want to feel like crap. I dont want to put so much food or "not-so- healthy food" in my body soooo often , that I feel sluggish. I want to have energy and feel motivated to live life!
  • Uisceuisce
    Uisceuisce Posts: 37 Member
    Two reasons. The first is self care. I feel better in myself and I think I'm a much nicer person to be about when I'm eating well and exercising. The second is my boys. Children are said be be significantly more active if they have an active parent. That percentage goes through the roof if more than one parent is active and I want that positive influence for them.
  • WinnieLearns2BStrong
    WinnieLearns2BStrong Posts: 11 Member
    Initially it was for my husband.

    But now that I'm down 93 lbs, I'm just anxious about messing it up and having to restart at square one
  • emmasjones721
    emmasjones721 Posts: 20 Member
    My 'why' is wanting to feel beautiful and confident on my wedding day next August! Goal of losing 50lbs eeeek
  • Rosemary7391
    Rosemary7391 Posts: 232 Member
    I want to enjoy ceilidhs more and not feel guilty when we do a basket and I'm difficult for the guys to lift. Also for hiking and easier sewing of clothes (no more taking every pattern waaaaay out at the waist would be nice!).
  • MysticGoalie
    MysticGoalie Posts: 328 Member
    To stay in a healthy weight range and someday.. o:)

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  • rlilly697
    rlilly697 Posts: 201 Member
    Proving all the fudgers that said "I couldn't"/ "I wouldn't" wrong!

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