Motivation!!!!

So often people ask how do I stay motivated. Or their comment is "wow you must be so motivated!"

I decided to share some of the things that do keep me motivated. But it isn't always easy and some days I just get so sick of having to watch what I eat. I can get very cross at the thought of others who don't seem to have to worry about what goes in their mouth. I get jealous!!

But then I tell myself, well this is my life, and I only have to worry about my life!!!

So, the things that keep me motivated are:

I have a photo board on the fridge. I have regular head shots to see my progress.

I love new clothes!!! Being able to buy a smaller size is just so exciting! I've been wearing size 16 tracky dacks today and I think I am a princess or something!!!!

Oooohhhh the sex just keeps getting better!!!

I remind myself of what I can do now; do up any seat belt, have the kids and cat sit on my lap without them slipping off, jog for more than 10 seconds, walk up stairs or a hill without being scared I won't be able to breath, see my whole leg and foot when I look down when walking, wrap a towel all the way around me............there are so many more...........

I have also worked hard to weigh less than my partner! That was a huge motivator when I thought of chocolate.

Speaking of chocolate, staying motivated to me, didn't mean giving up everything yummy. I have pretty much given up potato chips coz I just love them so much and can't stop at one, but chocolate I can have a small amount and then stop. So I believe that motivation is helped by not depriving ourselves of everything we enjoy.

I love what my body can do when I am exercising. So I keep telling myself that exercise will be even better with a lighter body.

Every day I try to have a mini goal, such as, I will exercise longer, or I will have more vegetables than usual, or I won't have as much bread or I will make sure I have enough water. Its always nice to feel I have achieved something at the end of the day.

One of the important things is to not be too hard on myself if I have had a day of indulgence. We are allowed to have nice things, but in moderation. I do still feel a bit guilty if I eat something that really wasn't good for me, but I make it up to myself with a longer exercise session, or a stricter day the next day.

It's about finding what works for ourselves and building on those things.