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How do you get motivated?

5K views 28 replies 21 participants last post by  Rafter B 
#1 ·
First off, I want to say I lost 36lbs last year! (yea me!) But got off track with the holidays etc. I've only gained back 5-8lbs. BUT I can't seem to get back on track! I use the my fitness pal, (1200 calories) get Vitamin B complex shots for energy, I'm not overeating. I am exercising sometimes, (but not enough) I can't seem to get motivated. What do yall do to keep on keeping on when you aren't seeing results?
 
#27 ·
Right now, my motivation comes from working out. I don't feel like going to the gym, but once I get there and finish my workout, I feel good and look forward to going back tomorrow. The problem comes when tomorrow comes and life gets so busy that I don't have the time to get a workout in. Then I have to push myself to get there so the motivation rollercoaster can start all over again.

But the one thing I know for sure.... if I miss one day, I am more likely to miss 2 or 4 or 6 days because I have broken the momentum. At least that's the way it works with me!
 
#28 ·
My health kicked me in the pants and gave me a clear picture of what awaits me should I quit paying rather close attention to what I'm doing daily. Guess I'm lucky to be granted that perspective. Didn't feel lucky at the time.

Both my wife and I are fortunate to have kept a great deal of weight off for a long time. At least part of that is knowing on a visceral level what is at stake.

Like a lot of folks these days our earning potential ain't what it used to be -especially in Appalachia. Knowing that we can't afford expensive healthcare interventions as we get older is a huge impetus to do all we can to not need a doctor.

Another major motivator is the sheer improvement in quality of life we felt when dropping the weight and being able to take up active lives again.

Seriously, I would rather jump into a swimming pool full of shards of broken glass than to put my weight back on.
 
#29 ·
I go back and forth on my weight and motivation as well. I do well when I am overseas. but gain it all back and more on vacation. This time, I am trying a cross fit type workout. it is mostly all body weight stuff. push ups, air squats , burpees (which I cant stand lol) and lunges, those kind of things. now I am losing weight and addicted to it. true test will be in October when I go on leave again.
 
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