SummerSkier wrote: »

What motivates you in the moment?
I know we talk about long term goals and the whys of what we do and digging deeper. But every day we are in the trenches. How do you win the small battles which lead to overall victory in the war?

Thanks for the questions. I actually got to think about this. But what I’m trying to do is anchor my identity to help spur me on and keep me motivated.


✔️✔️✔️ 3/9/22
Piyo Workout

Emoji = Pass
UAC: ✔️-✔️-🤔-✔️-✔️-✔️-✔️-✔️-✔️-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20-21-22-23-24-25-26-27-28-29-30-31

✅ Exercise - 1 hour of Jazzercise and a neighborhood walk.
✅ Calories -
✅ Tracking -
Closed all my Apple watch rings today
1 Pass days used

Documenting consistency (if there is a P=instead of number its a Pass Day)
UAC: 1-2-3-4-P-6-7-8-9

What motivates me are keeping streaks going. For example, closing my Apple watch rings daily or checking yes on all my UAC goals. I also am motivated by being able to keep wearing the new jeans I bought. :-)

Today is a pass day for me (no housework/movement and over on my caloric goal). Back on track tomorrow…these PMS symptoms always increase my appetite!
I’m motivated by my physical appearance and wanting my clothes (new jeans) to fit. So far, I’ve lost 5 pounds by carefully watching what I consume.

Did I exercise for at least 20 minutes? 44 minute walk, 45 minute Peloton ride, 10 minute full body stretch
Did I stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes
Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Pass days used - 1/3

My daily motivation:
Habits I've created that I feel compelled to complete daily, the result of which adds up to weight loss over time

3 yes day

3/9

Exercise: 150 minutes
Tracking: yes
Calories: under
Pass days used: 0

exercise for at least 20 minutes? Yes. Went to the gym 45 min

Stay within my calorie budget for the day? Yes. Barely

Did I keep track of everything I ate and drank? Yes

Motivation: My sis, who is also my best friend, was recently diagnosed with ovarian cancer. She is the rock of the family. In the best physical and mental shape of anyone I know. 67 years young, works out hard, eats healthy, spends time researching health, food, exercise. She's been an active member of the BLC challenges that moved here from Spark People, for well over 10 years.

My husband was recently diagnosed with copd. My big, strong, protector husband suddenly has a tough time breathing or keeping up with me on a walk.

My family, esp my mom, doesn't need anyone else to worry about. I can lose weight and turn around my slightly high cholesterol and pre-diabetes. And that's going to be much easier than doing chemo or what hubby is dealing with. I can no longer fool myself with any lame excuses. Those two have supported me thru some tough years. It's my turn to be strong.