What does it take to motivate you? Share your ideas!!

[Mamadot 0]

My husband and I celebrated our 10th anniversary in June 2010. I was about 10lbs shy of my major goal of losing 100lbs. I found a beautiful Bracelet with 10 sections (signifying 10 years of marriage) and 100 tiny diamonds. My husband bought if for me as an anniversary gift, but I would not wear it until I hit my 100lb goal, which I did this past September. Over the holidays, I gained a few pounds, so my bracelet is now back in my jewelry chest until I shed those extra pounds. To help me achieve this, I'm training with a local group of women for a mini-Triathalon in the fall. I started out last year training for a 5K run, having NEVER been a runner or athlete, and that really helped me achieve my goals. So, to continue to keep motivated to exercise, I'm stepping it up by committing to a mini-Triathalon. I can't wait to wear my beautiful bracelet again! Best of luck to all of you in keeping motivated to reach your own health goals!

[bodyfixer 15]

The only motivation I need is the first smile of the day from my wonderful and so supportive partner Didin

[OnMyWay2Thin 45]

Vicky and Mamadot, I absolutely love the Bracelet idea! I'm stealing it... Can't wait to tell my husband about this idea and to think both of you had it!!!

Bodyfixer, I'll take the smile and some positive reinforcement!!

Thanks for sharing!

[happygirl65 5]

I am going to schedule massages at 10 pound intervals. I guess I owe myself 2 now since the beginning of the year....or perhaps a 2 hr massage and I might throw in a facial to pay myself for the 14 I lost pre-surgery.

[OnMyWay2Thin 45]

I do like your way of thinking!!! Have fun, wished you lived in southern New Jersey, we could go together!!!

[TracieCat 8]

For me, my biggest motivation is my health. I have suffered from several serious health issues over the last few years, all of which are gradually improving with the weight loss. Knowing that I dont ever want to take any steps backward into that downward spiral again is enough to keep me doing what I need to do. That and finally for the first time in a LONG time, feeling truly happy about myself, feeling truly happy in general. Life is good and I don't ever want to go back to where I used to be.

[OnMyWay2Thin 45]

TracieCat, you definitely have the right idea and from your stats, YOU ARE DOING AWESOME!!! It is so nice to hear that you are happy about yourself and life, in general. I really wish more people felt that way!

Keep up the great work!

[heidib 15]

For me its not about rewards, I buy things I want all the time anyway, lol. I really get off on the idea of being an athlete. I think of myself as strong, tough, fit, committed etc, that kind of mental play gets me out running, gets me through that spin class, gets me up that tough hill, I never ever quit. I value that quality in myself and I work for it.

The body I see every day, which is not only thin, but looks strong and fit, is more reward than any "thing" could ever be to be.

When I focus on athleticism like that, eating is secondary. I really dont want bad food. However, I'm not good at being hungry and exercise means I can pretty much eat whatever I want, in reasonable quantity.

Thats amazing! Wish I had that mind set!