What pushes you to continue?
keonwlsn
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What is your reason for working out, dieting, ect???
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I wanna be my best me for my two girls!!!!3
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@laceygaywilson that’s sweet2
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When I was much bigger I was invisible. 154lbs lighter, people call me the “mayor” of my chain gym because I know everyone. I keep a smile and determination on my face and prove I can accomplish my goals to myself. It benefits everyone around you. That feels sooo good. Being able to lift people by just being who you are.9
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My friends...my kids...MY LIFE....2
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@sunsweet77 wow congrats that is really good.0
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@PALMINADALESSANDRO that’s the way to do it!!0
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Frankly, at this point, I don’t really push all that hard. I run mostly on habits.
But I stick around on these message boards as a reminder to not take my eye off of the ball. Fact is, even as a long time maintainer, I could easily start eating or drinking a few extra calories per day. And pretty soon those little extras would start showing up on the scale. Do that long enough and it’s a problem.
It’s not so much pushing but nudging myself along.7 -
I am so tired of hating myself.
But also, I'm tired of being sick. I've only lost a tiny bit of what I need to lose and I cough 90% less often.9 -
Revenge Body4
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Honestly, absolute terror of gaining it back, lol. I never want to be that person again. That keeps me honest and logging even in maintenance.5
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Habit and a dose of OCD... I have long stretches where I really don't want to get to the gym and the last thing I want to do is move heavy assed weights around. However, I'm always happy/satisfied when I'm done. I also have my wife to consider. She basically goes when I go and when there are days where other obligations or illness prevent me from working out - she won't either. I motivate her and she motivates me. Having a workout partner really does help.3
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Theoldguy1 wrote: »I want to be able to be able to live unassisted until the day I die.
This is one big one for me, too. I know health and mobility can be a complex issue, but seeing my dad have so many medical issues- especially those exacerbated by lack of exercise and poor diet- is a big motivator. Do not want to go down the same path.1 -
I'm working on a better me for myself first, but also I want to be sexy for my husband.....I know he loves me but I want to also know that he finds me attractive.5
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I’m getting older and I can’t afford expensive healthcare for avoidable health issues, a lot of which come with age. Plus I love being strong and looking good.6
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I want to be the best version of myself that I possibly can be.1
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Fitting into my clothes again, feeling and looking stronger, wanting to be more active and stay active as I age. Like sunsweet77 I was invisible when I was larger. It's amazing and a little sad to see how much better I'm treated when I'm not a short, overweight, middle-aged woman. (Still short and and middle-aged, just no longer invisible!)2
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I am on a mission to reverse this type II diabetes that I was recently diagnosed with and to lose weight so I can be a healthy version of myself and be around to see my beautiful daughter(she is 13 right now) grow up to be an amazing adult
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To stick it to certain people in my life who told me I can't do it!
I hate being told what I can and can't do.
Plus I want to be healthy for many years to come. My mum has recently developed a few conditions that are associated with being overweight. I am so scarily like her in many ways, and I want to do my best to avoid a few of these similarities.3 -
Well, I'm coming up on the ten year anniversary of when I was diagnosed with a type cancer where I would need daily medication pretty much to live (its a pill and kinda like a small dose of chemo every day). Along with the diagnosis, I lost a job I enjoyed, the chance to physically ever have a child, and continuing to go back to school just didn't make sense physically/financially (even though it was important to me). Needless to say, I was in a rotten place physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Even being sick every day I gained weight because at that time, I didn't care about what I ate (like I didn't eat a lot, but every choice was a poor food choice). The first babystep I made after the diagnosis was to simply sit outside on the porch (couldn't be far away from a bathroom.) That led to me walking 1-2 laps around the small part of backyard with my dogs for company (couldn't afford the gym). Fast-forward to today, I workout as well as I can because my daughter, who I was blessed enough to adopt a few years ago, needs me to be as healthy as I can be as an example/caretaker for her. I'm
also motivated because it helps greatly with my mental/emotional well being. I can't workout as much as I would like, but I wanted to post all this for anyone who may be hurting today - you really don't know what tomorrow may bring...start small when you can and don't give up the fight. There are unforeseen victories yet to be won!! 💜11 -
I want to stop hiding from the camera. I don't want to lose my ability to be active with my kids and I want them to be proud of me2
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jljshoe1979 wrote: »Well, I'm coming up on the ten year anniversary of when I was diagnosed with a type cancer where I would need daily medication pretty much to live (its a pill and kinda like a small dose of chemo every day). Along with the diagnosis, I lost a job I enjoyed, the chance to physically ever have a child, and continuing to go back to school just didn't make sense physically/financially (even though it was important to me). Needless to say, I was in a rotten place physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. Even being sick every day I gained weight because at that time, I didn't care about what I ate (like I didn't eat a lot, but every choice was a poor food choice). The first babystep I made after the diagnosis was to simply sit outside on the porch (couldn't be far away from a bathroom.) That led to me walking 1-2 laps around the small part of backyard with my dogs for company (couldn't afford the gym). Fast-forward to today, I workout as well as I can because my daughter, who I was blessed enough to adopt a few years ago, needs me to be as healthy as I can be as an example/caretaker for her. I'm
also motivated because it helps greatly with my mental/emotional well being. I can't workout as much as I would like, but I wanted to post all this for anyone who may be hurting today - you really don't know what tomorrow may bring...start small when you can and don't give up the fight. There are unforeseen victories yet to be won!! 💜
Thank you for sharing this.0 -
I’m 64 and want to be fit and active for years to come. Like others, I want to be self sufficient in my older years. This keeps me exercising and it helps me to get back on track when my weight slips up.0
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Because I can! Now is the time to do something entirely for myself - be totally selfish, do what's good for me, for my mind, my body. Not being accountable to anyone else, not responsible for anyone else, just doing something for a healthier self.1
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The plain and simple fact I'm not where I want to be.0
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@Terytha that’s good keep it going you got it!!! @Commander_Keen 💯 @cheryldumais that’s encouraging!!! @Theoldguy1 that’s a good goal0
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My wife, mostly. I got very sick a few years ago, weight and diet related, and I realized if I kept going the way I was, I'd probably not have near as much time with her as I wanted. It took a while for me to figure out what worked for me to control my health issues and start to get my weight under control, but I finally have and I'm determined we will eventually celebrate our fiftieth anniversary cause I plan to live to be at least 83!1
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My father died of cardiovascular disease, and my biomarkers aren't great. I also had a taste of what poor health looks like when my back suffered a long-term injury and there were times where I was suicidal (I'm fine now) thinking about continuing to live that way forever. So now I do what it takes to stave off mortality.3
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@jseams1234 that’s so nice teamwork. @bionicpuffy I understand and respect it. @InspectorRed you go girl!!! @whmscll I’m with you great reason. @Kimmotion5783 🏋️♀️🏋️♀️🏋️♀️1
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@NCK96 💯 now your not invisible. @Megan_smartiepants1970 that is soo cute.0
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