Comments on: Week 2: How I Stay Motivated

By: Sunny

Sunny — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 02:09:10 +0000

Some days the only way I stay motivated is knowing that I have a goal I’m working toward, and that I have friends who are working toward goals right alongside of me. We check in and hold each other accountable to work out and eat right!

By: Erin

Erin — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 20:34:17 +0000

I am totally not motivated for fitness. I was a book worm as a kid and hated gym class. I sometimes think I am just not genetically programmed to want to exercise!

So I don’t have a whole lot of advice. I do want to get in shape to set a good example for my daughter and our future children plus I know there are lots of benefits to my body and my emotional peace of mind

By: Thanksgivingmom

Thanksgivingmom — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:57:35 +0000

Ugh, Motivation has always been my largest hurdle. So about six months ago, my boyfriend and I put a price on motivation. Literally.

Whomever was the “loser” for the month (as in didn’t hit their goals) would put $100 into our 2012 Olympics travel fund. The “winner” would put in $50. In the event of a tie, where we BOTH hit our montly goal, we’d each put in $75.

In the end, we’re motivated, AND we’ve saved up a chunk of cash for our vacation

By: Ivory

Ivory — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:41:18 +0000

I’m motivated by wanting to fit into prepregnancy pants sometime this decade. Also, my exercise routine is largely based around family activities right now, as well as a yoga class which gets me away from the house and the big kids for a couple hours a week, which is a life saver, even if I never break a sweat.

By: Linda Stewart

Linda Stewart — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:54:21 +0000

I have two little boys under the age of 4 that keep me busy and motivated. There is never a dull moment with them. Also having weekly weigh-ins and wanting to see success on the scales helps me stay motivated to be more active.

By: Amber

Amber — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:38:16 +0000

I stay motivated by pushing myself while doing something fun. If I’m going to run, or walk, I take my iPod along. Or I switch things up by running a different route, or walking to a new part of town. Sometimes I’ll ask a friend to come along with me, so we can talk too.

By: Mami2jcn

Mami2jcn — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:26:36 +0000

I try to make exercise fun and listen to good music. Sometimes I’ll daydream while I’m exercising…it’s fun and I get to escape reality for a while.

By: Christina

Christina — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:05:25 +0000

Knowing that if I start slacking off in my exercise, that my husband will be de-motivated, keeps me going!

By: Karina

Karina — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:11:38 +0000

working out with my husband keeps me motivated

By: Greg

Greg — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 06:10:26 +0000

working out with my wife keeps me motivated