What Keeps You Motivated??

Like you, I had a health scare. The doctor said the "D" word to me (diabetes). I lost all desire for sugar with that one word. Fear, however, will only go so far. Exposed to the same fear will, over time, that fear willbecome stale. This is true of almost every fear. Excitement, on the other hand, will sustain you indefinitely. On Monday, before Thanksgiving (Nov. 24, 2011 for those not from the U.S.), my doc told me that he wanted to put me on two pills for diabetes. I'm not very good about taking meds, so I told him that I would get in control of my eating habits without it (fasting blood sugar - 262). I stopped eating any added sugar, soft drinks, sweetened drinks, along with white carbs (rice, potatoes, white bread). Since then, I've lost 41 pounds. I find excitement in every victory - whether it be on the scales or in a belt hole.
You can find lots to get excited about with your weight loss. Try not to dwell on the negative. Look at the positive things and do the happy dance in your mind (or in public if it suits you :bigsmile: ) every time something great happens. Just the fact that I can see my belt again thrills me to no end.
I'm about 1/3 of the way there on my journey to a healthier me. I feel better. I have less aches and pains. What's not to celebrate?
You CAN do it. Just enjoy every success and every right choice that you make, no matter how small.

Ken

I made a comparison picture form when i started up until now. I look at it regularly. I also kept 1 pair of pants from when i was my biggest and if i get really frustrated, i put them on and realise how far i've come. I also have dress hanging in my bedroom, that doesn't fit yet, but will as I keep working. Also, a friend of mine made an inspiration board and put it in her kitchen-it has heaps of pics of fit, healthy women and motivational quote. She finds that keeps her going. Oh and all the people on here are super supportive, so add as many as you can!