I use pinterest to find motivational pictures of workout models that have similar body shapes as me and are ripped.... I also find motivational workout quotes on their ... I started setting them as background on my computer and it changes every 5 minutes it really does help me get in the mood to workout!
I am current 155lbs and I would like to be 135lbs by summer I havent been that since the summer I graduated high school when I was 18!!
Things I have done to change my diet is that I started using myfitnesspal to count my calories it really makes me recognize portion control...
I would really like to look great in a bikini my butt is very large and its the only place I really hold fat so I am hoping the slims down a bit or at least loose the cellulite

I'm a 35-y-o SAHM whose son has just started nursery school. I work part time in the evenings as a bookie while hubby is home with our son.

WHAT DO YOU USE AS MOTIVATIONS?
For myself - I got fat an comfortable after I got married 8 1/2 years ago and gained 5 stones. I want to be able to say "I'm the same weight I was when I got married!" (or, even better, that I'm lighter than I was then!). I want to be able to wear pretty clothes that don't look like tents and to be able to go into shops KNOWING that I will be able ot find something that fits and looks good!

For my son - I want to be able to take my son swimming (he's never been yet, I'm ashamed to say!) without being embarrassed or feeling that I look like a whale in my cozzie. I want to set a good, healthy example to my son with regards to food, exercise and being healthy. I don't want him to feel ashamed of his fat Mummy - I want him to be proud of me and not embarrassed at being seen with me. Not that he feels that now, but it won't be long before he does unless I do something about it NOW!

For my hubby - I know he loves me whatever my size or shape, but I want him to feel proud when he walks down the street with me. I don't want to feel embarrased at him seeing my naked body with the lights on - I want to feel proud and look sexy when he sees me like that!

WHAT WEIGHT ARE YOU RIGHT NOW?
I registered on this site on Saturday 25th February and I was 16 stones (224 lbs) - the heaviest I have ever been. As of this morning, I weigh 15 stone 4 lbs (214 lbs) - a whole 10 lbs less!

WHAT IS YOUR GOAL WEIGHT?
My overall aim is to shed 5 stones (70 lbs) and I've already dropped 10 of those, so another 60 lbs and I will be the same weight I was when I walked down the aisle. Ironically, at the time I felt I looked fat (I was a size 12-14 UK), but looking back at the photos, I looked great! I want to look that good again, but this time APPRECIATE IT!

WHEN DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IT?
I hope to do things sensibly and hope that an overall target of 1 lb each week is achievable. That would mean dropping 70 lbs in 70 weeks, so a year and a quarter in total. If I can hit that target sooner, all the better!

WHAT DID YOU CHANGE IN YOUR DIET?
For the first time ever, I have given up something for Lent (I'm not a Christian) - CHOCOLATE! I'm also making the effort to drink more water. I figure each week I'll introduce a new, positive change, whether it's upping my intake of fresh fruit and veg, or changing my exercise, or whatever. If I can do it in baby steps, I figure it won't feel like too much too fast and I'll stay motivated and on-track. Plus there's the advantage of these good things becoming GOOD HABITS if I add them gradually!


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i'm 241lb at the minute, and my first goal weight is 180, and see how i look. my motivation is starting university, i want to be confident and slimmer for it 10lbs this month would get me into the 230s, which whould be a dress size down, thats my motivation for march i've stopped eating chocolate, aside from the odd square of dark chocolate. and i've given up crisps and foods

I currently weigh 149 pounds and my ultimate goal is to be 125-120 pounds. I look at tumblr everyday for motivation. The "fitblr" community is so awesome and motivating. Everyone supports eachother...it's great. Ideally I'd like to reach my goal weight this summer...but I think anytime this year would be great.

I've been running a lot and doing Nike Training Club Workouts...and I'm trying to change my diet--I've given up fast food, soda, etc...but I know I still could eat cleaner. Hopefully March will be the month that I do!

My motivation is my Cruise I'm going on in May I want to look cute and feel more comfortable by then

WHAT DO YOU USE AS MOTIVATIONS? the scale. i finally hit a weight that made me so disgusted with myself that i made some major diet changes. and its working. and honestly, after the first week or so, it got pretty easy. i just wish i'd been disgusted with myself 10 lbs ago. Now i just want to wear a size 8 again. two sizes to go.
WHAT WEIGHT ARE YOU RIGHT NOW? just dipped below 160 last night. i can't believe i'm happy to see a weight that before last year was the most i'd ever weighed in my life (before i blew through it to 170)
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL WEIGHT? 130 is my dream weight, but 140 is a realistic goal weight for me
WHEN DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IT? now. or before my birthday in august
WHAT DID YOU CHANGE IN YOUR DIET? no more soda, no more cream & sugar in my coffee, no more breakfast pastry, no more fast food, less red meat, more veggies.

good luck everyone! its hard, but its worth it everytime someone asks me if i've lost some weight!

I am 57 years old. I want to have a more active life as a senior. No shopping from a scooter cart for me.



WHAT DO YOU USE AS MOTIVATIONS?
I am having trouble walking, So every painful step reminds me of what I HAVE!! to do.

WHAT WEIGHT ARE YOU RIGHT NOW?
233lbs


WHAT IS YOUR GOAL WEIGHT?
160 would be great

WHEN DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IT?
By the end of 2012

WHAT DID YOU CHANGE IN YOUR DIET?
Using my food diary. Being mindful of portion size. Drinking more water.

I have a fair amount of motivations, however, nothing more so than feeling confident in my bathing suit come summer. I am very outdoorsy and would love to feel more comfortable in my own skin while not being afraid to expose it to the sun. I am planning a return trip to the UK this summer and would love to not have to worry about my weight. I currently weight in at 176, and my goal weight over all would be my BMIs suggestion of 150lbs. I would like to achive this goal by my 24th birthday in August. I have a really random schedule which doesn't allow much meal planning, so I am trying to make that happen as well as hit up the gym more times a week. I'm looking forward to having this group as a support! Thanks!! These cold and snowy Canadian winters tend to get me down lol!

WHAT DO YOU USE AS MOTIVATIONS? My best friend who's lost over 50 lbs., the success stories on here, I love watching the biggest loser too
WHAT WEIGHT ARE YOU RIGHT NOW? 267 down from 294...it's going to take a lot of work but I'm all in
WHAT IS YOUR GOAL WEIGHT? 150
WHEN DO YOU WANT TO ACHIEVE IT? I'd love to achieve it by Christmas but so long as I get there I'll be happy
WHAT DID YOU CHANGE IN YOUR DIET? Excessive snacking and drinking sodas

Ok so the month of March is truly in swing... Just wanted to say good luck to everyone, keep strong and happy monday!