I'm only three months out but I want to know what other exercisers consider their biggest motivator. I look at how far I've come but I also look forward to more positive changes. Please share!

success breeds success in my view. Progressive improvements in fitness, mobility and feeling good are very motivational. Then, you start to notice you look alot better.

I think the opposite is also true and when people are feeling demotivated (whether exercise or whatever) it is helpful to think about disrupting the defeat pattern and getting back on a succcess cycle. It is a normal part of life, even dedicated, life long fit people aren't always perfect. It isn't about perfect, it is about DOING IT.

For me, exercise is what gives me the flexibility eat what I like in small portions. 5 days per week I spend an hour on my stationary bike. I burn 500-600 calories at a shot and enjoy an hour of whatever NetFlix series I'm currently addicted to in the process. I take weekends off from focused exercise, but I'm way more active that I used to be. When I'm living life this way, I can have a small treat daily if I want and still meet my nutrition goals while losing weight. I record everything that goes in and know what I burn, so I never feel guilty as I'm working a balance that naturally thin people have already figured out! I wouldn't trade this for anything! It's what motivates me to be up at 4:30am to get it done so that life, fatigue, etc. doesn't get in my way at the end of the day. My new size 27 (size 7 Jr. jeans) MissMe's are pretty good motivation as well! LOL

I am having surgery in 2 weeks, so far my cruise in December is keeping me motivated. I want to wear nice summer clothes and look great!

Simply put...Results.

I'm seeing a new version of myself -- not just thinner, but happier, more empowered and at peace with who I am, my life, etc. I feel accomplished and able. I'm in my fifties and have arthritis so that is motivating in itself -- how we will be in our elder years starts now. Plus I love being toned -- that long, lithe and strong feeling in my limbs is pretty addicting. Oh, and hello collarbones, nice to see you again!

The increased energy it gives me, because it allows me to keep up with my very active toddler.

it's all the nsv's that keep me motivated. the other day my jeans I have been wearing all winter were so big. I could pull them on without unbuttoning them. I started going through my husbands jeans. he is about 4 sizes smaller. but I knew he had to wear a back brace a few years ago so I grabbed a pair of jeans and pulled them on a omg they fit with a little room. all I had to do was roll them up a bit. this makes me happy and I feel thin. the scale make not rock and roll but nsv's do.

Getnhealthy. As my user name says. Healthy means energy to walk the dogs, clean the fridge , work. I love my energy.

Watching my body change and seeing how fat I can push it. I am amazed at how I look now and want to see more. More importantly though, I am one of the fittest people I know.

Progress! I'm genuinely amazed at how far I've come. When we first did a core day in personal training, I couldn't do a single hanging leg raise. He wanted me to do flutter kicks, and I couldn't even get my legs off the ground. Now I can do 30 hanging leg raises in succession. I can do flutter kicks for a minute at a time. It's not the biggest accomplishment, but I'm quite proud! I was Personal Training Client of The Month in May.

The feeling I get from my workout, especially the first few hours after I lift. I suppose it's the feel good hormones or whatever. Also like what "cowgirljane" said...the progress and success shows that the hard work pays off and keeps me coming back for more.

My day is 1000x better then if I do not. The after glow of euphoria after working out is entirely worth it. And my head is so much clearer.

Before, there were plenty of exercises I couldn't do, including streches, putting your knees to your chest, be able to hold your legs in the airm leg lifts (those are still a little diffcult)

I can now, that's one of my motivations.

Also, seeing how happy walking makes my dog, that good motivation too

The attention I get when I'm lifting at the gym or out with my kids. That is what I enjoy and that is what gives me motivation. Men wanting me like I'm some perfect 10 and I am sooooo not. That gives us all motivation. Married or not - we all love the attention from a stranger

seeing results keeps me going