How do you get motivated

I don't know if one can be motivated to exercise. I think it takes determination to get it done. Set a time to start and a duration of activity and just do it. I think that's the only way to get it done.
It does get easier as you go along but I think if one waits for the feeling of motivation to get started, it likely won't happen.

My best motivation is eating my exercise calories. I want extra snacks or dessert, so I exercise to earn them.

Same here—I’m at my highest 212 and was not at all motivated to move my body. Do you like dancing? Listening to music? Meditation? Walking outside with a friend/family member? Try incorporating some things you already love. I don’t hate exercise but sometimes I have to drag myself to do it—but lately, I’ve been sticking to something that involves my music on my headphones. I’ll do a 30 minute HIIT for beginners workout on YouTube and put my music on while I do it (HASfit on YT has free 30+ minute workouts for all levels of fitness) So far that’s been good for me. Or I’ll do stationary biking for 30-35 minutes and some strength training with my music on. Find what works in terms of what you enjoy—if that’s sitting in front of the TV (guilty 🙋🏾‍♀️) then take your Netflix or Hulu with you on your walk, to the gym or play it on your headphones while you exercise. You will find something that works for you, just keep an open mind and take note of what piques your interest—and lets you have fun too!

What I use as inspiration, not motivation, is following people on instagram. I also reward myself for reaching my goals. One example: If I reach one of my weightloss goals, I purchase a new outfit.

A bit of advice - start SMALL. Make small changes, whether it is parking further away so you have to walk a little bit further, or making small changes to your diet. It will not be easy, but it will be worth it by making small changes and building consistency.

I typically rely on how I want to feel. I remember what it feels like after I exercise, I remember what it feels like to not be stiff after sitting too long, I remember what it feels like to wear clothes that fit better. Before I eat or throughout the day, I think about the times I have over eaten or eaten too much junk and how I felt and knowing I don't like feeling that way. I remember that I want to be able to roll around on the floor with my grandkids someday (hopefully). After enough days of exercise and eating right in a row, it makes it easier to remember how I want to feel.

Another motivation skeptic. Motivation is too unreliable to sustain anything for long.

I’ve come to view motivation as sort of like falling in love with your program. After the initial rush, you are either committed or not.

Agree that the focus should be habits. The good news is that good habits will become just as habitual as the unhelpful ones.

But sometimes new habits have to be defended. Sometime you have to do certain stuff just because. Go to the gym at gym time because it’s gym time. Determination will take you a lot farther than motivation.

I don't rely on motivation. I keep myself accountable.

Better to work on slowly building good habits as opposed to relying on "motivation". Pick one small change that you can commit to and work on it. When you've mastered it, move on to the next small thing. Since you mention tracking, focus on doing that daily until it becomes a habit without worrying too much about hitting an exact number or introducing exercise.

I write quotes on my bathroom mirror. Also I have been focusing on healthy sleep and I set small goals that are manageable. Lastly I record my weight, inches, and lots of things progress pictures. Just take it one day!