Who or what is your motivation for 2nd (111th) time around?

[Lisa]

Who or what is your 2nd (111th) time around to get back on the wagon?



I was mulling this thought over my head today while going through a pile of papers I'm weeding out, and cleaning out file cabinets and other pack-rat places. I found a HUGE folder that I've accumulated a ton of recipes, ideas, and, of course, last years weight charts and diligent record keeping of my stats....I only weigh 9 pounds less than I did exactly a year ago today...(ugh) If that wasn't a wake up call to keep going on my 111th time around with a clean Induction!

So, my motivation to restart this time was knowing my kids will be home this summer and I don't plan on spending much time indoors. But my motivation to keep going are my kids and how much they need a mom who will keep up with them this summer.

[mistydawn73]

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Well, this is my third time around (starting June 1st)........ But this time, it's my final time! I find myself more motivated then ever now. I am sick and tired of this weight on my behind! It's time to take it all off and then some.

I find that my motivation, are my kids and husband. Though my husband tells me he loves me regardless of how much I weigh. My kids tell me there's just more of me to love. Still, I'm not happy with myself, and hate to look in the mirror at times. So, now I have had it! I am going to accomplish my goals once and for all!!

[IrishMom82]

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It's just one of things that hit me. I've tried Atkins so many times but my mind wasn't in the right place. This time around my motivation is my husband, my baby girl, and my family. My parents and a couple siblings have been so successful on Atkins, it's my turn to succeed now.

[chinadoll]

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Irish Mom, you are so right. If your head isn't in it then success will be short lived. But when you really commit then its easy to stay focused. So far, so good.

[Lulubell]

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1) my health (i look just like my paternal grandma who died from CHF and other heart-related dieases)

2) my apple-shape-muffin-top-icky-belly

[stephbob]

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A lot of things. Knowing I did it before spurs me on, seeing pictures of how I was the last time I was on Atkins (with success, anyway) I looked so happy, that matters more to me than being slim.

The big reason why I came rolling back (literally) was my wedding though. It made me realise how quickly time was going by, and I was doing nothing serious about getting back on the horse and getting myself fit. I was supposed to be getting married May 14th just gone, but we had a death in the family right before so it's been postponed to January 23rd 2009. I know I'll do it by then It has motivated me to stick to the plan, get my head in the game, and go to the gym every day after work for 1.5-2 hours. It's working!

[Shannon562]

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I have never gone to a waterpark with my kids. I desperately want to go. I remember how fun they were when I was a kid, and I havent been since I was in elementary school. I dont imagine myself in a bikini, just maybe a swimsuit with shorts, that I feel ok in. I am SO looking forward to taking them this Summer. Hopefully by the end of it I will be at a weight I am comfortable with.

I just want to be healthy and have more energy. Not only do my kids deserve it, but I deserve it!

[OzLover]

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My lightbulb moment came during a trip to PA which then continued to TX in August "07. First I almost had to ask for the seatbelt extender on the airplane, then I had my picture taken at a quilt show with some of my on-line quilting friends that I met there, & what put me over the edge was getting on the scale at MIL's house & witnessing my highest weight. I still have a difficult time looking at the picture.

My motivation is to gain physical, mental & spiritual health. I'm on my way!

[Lisa]

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Thank you! Thank you for sharing your "light bulb" moments! It helps to read them knowing I'm not the only one

Keep 'em coming!

[A Step at a Time]

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Honestly, I feel like having my son is the thing that has made me desperate to want to do something about my weight. My doctor told me in November that my cholesterol was at 460, and that I was showing strong signs of metabolic syndrome x, basically a skip and a beat away from diabetes. I tried weight watchers, but got annoyed with the system, and then while I was cleaning I saw my DANDR book and said I would give it a try. It's been a shaky start, but here I am at step one again with you.

Things that I am going to use for motivation:

My son
Victoria's Secret underwear
A Polo Ralph Lauren shirt in size 3x that doesn't fit yet and is my first real goal [to fit into it]
To be able to fit properly into chairs again [I broke a chair at the office I work at a few weeks ago and felt like I wanted to DIE]
To have more energy to live my life and do stuff with my boyfriend [who will one day be my husband lol]

[Lisa]

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Great motivators! (especially the VS ...I love their pjs and fragrences )

[canela70]

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Here are mines:

1) I want to like my body and feel sexy
2) I want to get in shape before I turn 40
3) I want to give a good example to my daughters
4) I don't want my health to be affected due to ow
5) I don't want to be a slave of my cravings anymore

[inhisgrip]

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I think my biggest motivation this time around is just wanting to be healthy and fit. For the first time in my life I actually really enjoy going to the gym and working out. That's HUGE for me. I have so many supporters in my life right now... my parents, my workout partners Jess and Connie and my personal trainer, Tami. There are so many people pulling for me I just don't see how I can fail this time. I am going to do it for myself and finally be comfortable in my own skin and be healthy and happy. Once I reach my goal I am going skydiving to celebrate my freedom!

[Elsie150]

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Hmmm...what motivated me to start??

I liked to say it was my kids. But really they are 10 and 11 so either I am a slow starter or even having been blesses with them it was not enough to start back then...so soad.

There have been a lot of thoughts in my mind lately before I started. Yes, the kids were one of the main ones. All the things I want to do with them but am unable too. So was the fact that I was in my forties and still fat. That I was sore and not able to sleep well. That it was hard to put my socks on...and my pants even. That my headaches were back. That I am embarrassed to go out of the house. Embarrassed for my family members if they meant people they knew while I was with them. That I don't want people to come to my home. That I was really starting to become quite good at avoiding friends and family gatherings. All of these thoughts and more have been swirling around my head for a long time but I just could not get motivated to start and feel strong in doing so.

So, what is different, something small really. Just helping a friend out. A friend phoned and asked me to go to WW with her. Well, having done Atkins before and been successful at it I know that it works for my body. I told her No but that I would support her in anyway I could. We could phone or email daily. We could get together. Whatever she needed and I would start my plan also. So she started last Thursday on WW and started Monday as I went out of town for the weekend.

So that's it....

[plsmachic]

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I restarted because I am mad I went off?

It worked for me right after I had my son, and I went from 190ish to 150ish.... I was doing Atkins "my way".

Then I went off?

I restarted at 192 in Feb '07 and got down to 151 lb. in Sept '07 and went off again? Why? I have NO idea.

I officially restarted *third times a charm* about 15 days ago? (It feels like it's been well over a month) at 182 lbs.

I watched the scale so closely the second time and as soon as I was in the 180's I said, "Don't ever let yourself get in the 190's again"
In the 170's, "Don't ever let yourself get in the 180's again."
In the 160's, same thing...
In the 150's, same thing...

I never made it to the 140's to say it about the 150's. This time around that will be a big milestone for me. But, this time, I'm not really racing myself like I was before. I had a friend with me before and now she's off and doign her own thing and I thought it'd be harder without someone but this board has been SO supportive of me, that I consider each and every person here a friend who won't let me down.

I'm finally doing this, because I finally know I can.
I am motivated this time, because I now realize my motivation itself is coming from within me.
I no longer care what other people think of me or my progress. I'm not racing anyone (ish right Monica?)

I just know, and I can't really explain how, but I am certain that I'm done with the back and forth abuse to my body.





I'm doing this because I'm done hurting myself.



Finally.