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Who/ what inspires you?

iCupCakeNZ
iCupCakeNZ Posts: 228 Member
edited December 2024 in Chit-Chat
Let's share :)

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  • AsaraFuriosa
    AsaraFuriosa Posts: 293 Member
    Seeing really healthy changes in myself
    Not being defeated by Fibromyalgia
    Accomplishing what I thought formerly was impossible
    Buying clothes in sizes I haven't seen since high school
    Motivating others
    Becoming the best version of myself
    :smile:
  • vade43113
    vade43113 Posts: 836 Member
    -Memory of thee most beautiful woman, I knew... :cry: or trying to keep myself busy so I don't think about her, too much.

    -My two year old nephew

    -Not being affected by the same conditions my dad is in (Diabetes, High blood pressure, high cholesterol... list goes on... )
  • genuinelyfrans
    genuinelyfrans Posts: 584
    The fact that most of my family is relatively skinny/fit and I was not for a very long time

    Never wanting to go back to where I was three months ago (I was uncomfortable in my own skin and did not like being in pictures)

    Fitting into smaller clothing sizes and having more options when I go shopping

    One day having the courage to go shirtless and be confident

    All of my MFP friends inspire me to strive for a healthier lifestyle and reach my fitness goals :)
  • ashlinmarie
    ashlinmarie Posts: 1,263 Member
    My family is also very thin; my mom lost 70 lbs and my siblings are naturally thin. Now, my husband is average sized, but he just left for BMT and will probably lose a good chunk of weight, leaving me feeling huge and out of shape. I want to be able to keep up with him and not feel self conscious on whatever base we end up at. Plus it will feel good to find clothes that fit and not clothes to just hide my problem areas.
  • 42kgirl
    42kgirl Posts: 692 Member
    The Bring it On movies and Real Housewive of Orange County. I don't know why, but they make me want to work out.
  • kELELA2012
    kELELA2012 Posts: 11 Member
    My sister, Asara. I see the changes she has made and realized I can do it too. In the first week I started feeling better than I had all year. I am hoping to regain my life and be able to return to work with my illnesses in check. I used my illnesses as an excuse but now it is a reason.
  • SexyCook
    SexyCook Posts: 2,249 Member
    Many of my fit pals inspire me....To be around 460 days I have seen many transform right before my eyes...It is so exciting....and also the continuous compliments...and how I feel when I look in the mirror and the person is smiling back at me...Love that...Still got some work...but just happy being healthier..
  • runnercheryl
    runnercheryl Posts: 1,314 Member
    My future children.
  • BigRich822
    BigRich822 Posts: 681
    19971074_944.jpg Looking at myself inspires me!
  • Lift_This_
    Lift_This_ Posts: 2,756 Member
    19971074_944.jpg Looking at myself inspires me!

    Looking at you inspires me to do my laundry...
  • JanetLM73
    JanetLM73 Posts: 1,226 Member
    My kids :heart:
    myself :tongue:
    and a special someone :wink:
  • VeroJuly
    VeroJuly Posts: 101 Member
    Stay healthy, stay alive... I do it for me and my children. I wont let my diseases control my life anymore... time to get on top :)
  • 1WorkoutAtATime
    1WorkoutAtATime Posts: 719
    My 2 year old daughter, being around and as healthy as I can be to provide, protect, and guide her for as long as I can..
  • Brandicaloriecountess
    Brandicaloriecountess Posts: 2,126 Member
    Going from this....

    2011.jpg

    to this

    may.jpg
  • lickmybaconcakes
    lickmybaconcakes Posts: 1,063 Member
    Myself , I do not need to draw inspiration from other people ; only myself can have serious impact on what I choose to do and how I stay motivated.
  • matchbox_girl
    matchbox_girl Posts: 535 Member
    The fact that every time I see a thin girl in a cute outfit, I know that it would look terrible on me.....also, when my future hubby and I have kids, I want to have an actual baby belly not hidden by fat!
  • HelloSweetie4
    HelloSweetie4 Posts: 1,214 Member
    Seeing how happy my husband is with his weight loss, I want that feeling too
  • Kooraloo
    Kooraloo Posts: 362 Member
    A mix of myself, my dad, and my team.
    My dad is overweight and has a lot of health problems... I don't want to be in the same boat. He's had surgery on his knees, stomach, both ankles, and earlier this year he had to get a bone taken out of his spine because it was pressing on his spinal cord. Right now he has severe stomach problems and anything that is not like plain bread or noodles, he can't keep down. It really sucks for my dad because he loves cooking and eating (and he's amazing at both...) but now he has to sit and watch us eat good food while he's stuck with plain bread (and on some days... nothing).

    My team because I want to get fit for them. We're going to the Junior Olympics this year (I think.. Qualifiers was this weekend but I missed it because of a test). I refuse to be the weakest link. I want to be better, faster, stronger so I get better and so we can dominate in the pool.

    Myself: I hate being the weak overweight slow kid. I want to be fit, fast, and strong.
  • weighlossforbaby
    weighlossforbaby Posts: 847 Member
    My grandma and all her siblings had diabetes. She died in 2010 after her 2nd heart attack cause her heart wasn't getting enough oxygen because of complications from the diabetes. My gynecologist was worried about my weight and he told me if I don't have motivation make my future child my motivation. My husband pushes me to exercise when I don't feel like it :)
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