Do you have a physical piece of motivation?

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  • jawhwilson
    jawhwilson Posts: 74
    I miss all my cute clothes and my heels. I've never worn a bikini and think it would be awesome if I could although I'm going to have to get a tan cause I have lots o mommy stretch marks from my four kidos. lol
  • rrhennen
    rrhennen Posts: 60 Member
    I don't have anything out now, but now that you mention it, I think it's time for the bikini to break out. It will be the one that I wore almost 8 yrs ago after my wedding, and it was the first time in public that i ever wore a bikini. I've actually been even smaller since then, and post baby, but not so much lately! The visual has worked before, maybe it's what it needed now!
  • katiej122
    katiej122 Posts: 125 Member
    I want a 26 inch waist, I cut a piece of red ribbon to that length and every now and then I wrap it around my stomach...when the ends meet I'll know I'm there
  • misskerouac
    misskerouac Posts: 2,242 Member
    Very specifically, this shirt. And if it takes me a year of working hard to fit back into this shirt, it'll be worth it.
    (the back is heavily embroidered, and as someone who loves to embroider and admires a good piece, I WILL fit back into it)
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  • AlessisMore
    AlessisMore Posts: 179 Member
    I have a pair of black jeans I last wore in 2007. OMG, it hurts to even write that. They are hanging on a hook in my closet where I can see them every day. I'm getting close...
  • msunluckythirteen
    msunluckythirteen Posts: 335 Member
    I have the cutest vintage sleeveless leopard print dress that I found at a thrift store. I bought it though I couldn't fit it hoping to one day. I want my arms to look good while wearing it too.
  • cjpg
    cjpg Posts: 433 Member
    Wow... I never thought of it like this before but I did have a pair of jeans my mum got me that I was given as a gift about 2 years ago. I couldn't even get them past my thighs... anyway, she said she'd return it for 'a larger size' and something in me just felt sickened by that... this is a gift from my mother and I'm going to wear them!!

    It took me about a year and a half to get motivated and then 6 months with MFP's help and I can happily say they are now LOOSE on me!! I've went to the point and beyond of what I needed to do to get there.

    I now keep them around as a pleasant reminder of where I was, where I am and where I'm gonna be.
  • Microfiber_wechange
    Microfiber_wechange Posts: 640
    My tape measurement. When it starts going down around my waist, that'll be the happiest day ever!! :flowerforyou:
  • nicoleeliza4
    nicoleeliza4 Posts: 40
    has anyone used a belt as that piece? Just found one I bought super cheap boxing day and it only goes to the first hole. I'm thinking this couldbe really good in seeing that progress
  • joankpoirier
    joankpoirier Posts: 281 Member
    as part of my journey I was asked? "WHAT IS YOUR WHY?" and make a visual out of it. SO I made a poster out of all the reason I really WANT to be fit and healthy..
  • emfross
    emfross Posts: 6
    has anyone used a belt as that piece? Just found one I bought super cheap boxing day and it only goes to the first hole. I'm thinking this couldbe really good in seeing that progress

    I've been keeping a leopard print belt that I bought when I was 16. I want to wear it again!
  • suzcain
    suzcain Posts: 22 Member
    A Calvin Klein size 4 dress. Because ol' Clavin hasn't been as fogiving in his sizes as other deigners/brands have gotten. I used to be a size 16W - and I'm 5' tall. Once I started getting close, I started going to the store about once a month to try on one of the CK dresses. Today I was able to zip it up. It's still a little snug, but I bought it and it will hang in the closet until I drop these last 5 lbs and it fits perfectly. :o)
  • mamamudbug
    mamamudbug Posts: 572 Member
    Does a frenemy count?



    I like the ribbon & belt ideas.
  • Amy_Lee_2012
    Amy_Lee_2012 Posts: 156 Member
    I have a mannequin torso that hangs on my bedroom wall. I keep a dress or top on it that I want to wear when I reach my weight loss goal. I change the article of clothing around, just to remind me of all the lovely, new items I will be able to wear when I am thin.
  • Ripken818836701
    Ripken818836701 Posts: 607 Member
    I dont have any items of clothes etc. but I have used this pic. since day one for motivation.
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  • teschy123
    teschy123 Posts: 89
    I have a pair of jeans that are hanging on the door of my closet that I am bound and determined to fit into by fall!!! The best motivation for me is that every week I try them on to see where I am at!!! It makes me push myself at the gym knowing those jeans are waiting for me to wear in the fall!!!!
  • mznisaelaine
    mznisaelaine Posts: 2,262 Member
    I am actually in the process of crocheting me a bikini...so as of now, yarn is my physical piece of motivation :laugh:
  • Captian_Dathon
    Captian_Dathon Posts: 73
    I have ribbons on my door, labeled "Waist", "hips", "neck", "thighs", etc... measurements from about 15 lbs ago, and occasionally I pull it off the door and hold it up to my body and remind myself that I'm not going to just go and give up all this hard work I've put in to get this far!

    It's not a "goal" motivation, but more of a... "You got this far, now don't ruin it." type of motivation. xD
  • Jonsgrl1612
    Jonsgrl1612 Posts: 8
    my favorite pair of jeans that i havent been able to get past my thighs in three years! those are my main motivation, also to be able to wear a bikini without feeling giant would be nice :smile:
  • Koshkaxo
    Koshkaxo Posts: 332 Member
    I have a lot of jeans from high school that i WILL fit into again someday. I also go to the mall and browse at my favorite store (Costa Blanca!) and promise myself a shopping spree when I reach my goal size :D Most of their clothes are not flattering for someone with lovehandles and a tummy like mine haha
  • Jessintherain
    Jessintherain Posts: 67 Member
    Kind of different, but back in college I used to put a little mark on my hand with pen so that i would see it any time I was reaching for a snack or something. A little reminder. Hah. Now I wear a cute ring on my snacking hand. :P
  • ashprather
    ashprather Posts: 227 Member
    I have ribbons on my door, labeled "Waist", "hips", "neck", "thighs", etc... measurements from about 15 lbs ago, and occasionally I pull it off the door and hold it up to my body and remind myself that I'm not going to just go and give up all this hard work I've put in to get this far!

    It's not a "goal" motivation, but more of a... "You got this far, now don't ruin it." type of motivation. xD

    thats such a good idea!!!

    as for me, i want to be a size 6 again, like i was during my freshman/sophomore year of hs.
  • Jessintherain
    Jessintherain Posts: 67 Member
    Does a frenemy count?



    Haha. Love it. :D
  • bradphil87
    bradphil87 Posts: 617 Member
    I had a belt that was my size, now I can no longer wear it because it's too small :) goodbye size 38, hello size 36!
  • chunkyme
    chunkyme Posts: 88 Member
    My $500 Rachel Roy Dress & My J Brand Jeans!
  • andro12
    andro12 Posts: 18
    I have my wedding dress... I could only find it one size smaller.... but I am definitely going to fit into it by August!
  • sevencallmemom
    sevencallmemom Posts: 505 Member
    Some size 9 jeans I snagged at a yard sale early last year. LOL I grabbed them for my teenage son, not realizing they were women's jeans. (smartness!)

    When I realized my mistake I kept them around and dreamed of getting into them. Back then I jokingly tried them on and couldn't get them past my knees. This morning they were an inch from buttoning. :)

    Almost there!

    (which means it's time to find new goal jeans...)
  • Hoakiebs
    Hoakiebs Posts: 430 Member
    A suit with 34 pants and 40 jacket.
  • kazzari
    kazzari Posts: 473 Member
    I have a sexy size 4 dress that I wore after reaching my goal. I try it on to make sure it still fits. It helps me maintain.
  • FrostyBev
    FrostyBev Posts: 119 Member
    I mostly just watch Video's to give me some moto.
    I get chills everytime i watch this video
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jbXeYbltNk&feature=g-user-lik&context=G271575dUCGXQYbcTJ33ZC52QrP2_X2rr-BYwJcE-s_La5C1ac174

    Motivating video. That brings back a lot of memories!
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